Free Aadhar Update: Aadhar card is one of the most important documents in India today, which is used for government schemes, opening a bank account, getting a SIM card, and identity verification.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline to update Aadhaar card information for free till June 14, 2025. Earlier this deadline was December 14, 2024. This facility is available online only, and after this you may have to pay a fee for the update. Let us know how you can update the name, address, date of birth, and other information in Aadhaar sitting at home.
Why is Aadhaar update necessary?
According to UIDAI, it is mandatory to update the information recorded in the Aadhaar card, such as name, address, date of birth and mobile number every 10 years. If your Aadhaar is older than 10 years or there is any mistake in it, then it is necessary to update it, so that the benefits of government services and schemes can be availed without interruption.
You can correct or change the spelling of your name. As per UIDAI rules, the name can be changed a maximum of twice in a lifetime and the date of birth can be changed only once in a lifetime. A valid document is required for this. Gender information can also be changed only once in a lifetime.