In India, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues Aadhaar cards to people. Aadhaar card is a very important document for every Indian. Using it, you can avail many government and non-government services. You can also get a new SIM card through Aadhaar.
Apart from this, Aadhaar is also used to open a bank account, apply for government subsidy, and obtain a passport. For this, it is important that the Aadhaar card holder keeps his personal information correct and updated. With an updated Aadhaar card, your up-to-date information gets stored in the database.
This helps the Aadhaar card to verify the correct identity on many platforms. Old or incorrect information can cause problems in availing many services. That is why it is necessary to update any changes such as address, name change, updated biometrics.
Aadhaar card holders can update many important personal information through UIDAI. Through this, you can update name, address, date of birth, mobile number. Due to this, you will not face any problem while using Aadhaar card.
To make the process easier and more accessible, UIDAI is providing free online update facility through myAadhaar portal till October 2024. It allows users to update their details without any charge. Therefore, if any of your information is not correct or updated, then this is a good opportunity.
You can get many updates done on Aadhaar for free. But, when it comes to name change, there are some limitations. Name can be updated on Aadhaar card only twice in a lifetime. For any name change, you will also have to inform the local UIDAI office. Apart from this, you will also have to submit valid documents.
Apart from updating the name, you can update the address anytime and any number of times. There is no limitation for this. Users can update their address unlimited times through the UIDAI Self-Service Portal (ssup.uidai.gov.in).
UIDAI processes Aadhaar card updates quickly. About 90 percent of requests are completed within 30 days. If your process is not completed within 90 days, you can contact UIDAI by calling 1947.
