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If you need to update your Aadhaar card, this may be your last chance to get it updated for free.

New Delhi: If you want to update your Aadhaar card, then this may be the last chance to get it done for free. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has set the deadline for updating the information in Aadhaar for free till 14 December 2024. Earlier this deadline was 14 June 2024, which has been extended first to 14 September and now to 14 December 2024. After this, a fee will have to be paid to update Aadhaar.

Why is Aadhaar update necessary?
UIDAI suggests that people whose Aadhaar card was made 10 years ago and has not been updated since then, should definitely update their information. Doing this will give you many benefits.

• Your existing information will be recorded in your Aadhaar.
• It will become easier to avail government and private services.
• You will not face any problem during Aadhaar verification.

How to update Aadhaar online
You can update your Aadhaar card information online for free from the comfort of your home.

• First of all log on to UIDAI website myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
• Select the Update section in which click on Update Your Aadhaar option under My Aadhaar.
• To update the details, click on Update Aadhaar Details (Online) and then Document Update.
• To login with OTP, enter your Aadhaar number and captcha, then log in using OTP received on registered mobile.
• Then update information like your name, address or date of birth.
• After completion, save the Update Request Number (URN), upload the required documents and submit.
• After the process is completed, save the Update Request Number (URN).

For which changes will you have to go to the center?
Some changes cannot be done online. For this you will have to go to the nearest Aadhaar service center.

• Biometric Update – To update iris, fingerprint, mobile number or photo.
• Date of Birth and Gender – These updates can be done only once.
• Offline Update Charges- A fee will be charged for offline updates.