This is a free service via the Aadhaar App only, effective 1 July 2026 for a period of six months.
Once the free update period concludes, individuals will need to pay a fee of Rs 50 for document updates at Aadhaar centers.
Aadhaar card latest update: UIDAI has decided to extend the facility of free Aadhaar update for one more year. The previous deadline has now been shifted from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027.
UIDAI has notified Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) First Amendment Regulations, 2026. It hasrevised the list of accepted documents that can be used for Aadhaar enrollment and update.
Here is the complete list of other documents required for Baal Aadhaar for children below 5 years of age.
New Aadhaar cards likely launching in in December 2026? Check what will change in the latest Aadhaar cards and how it will protect your privacy and security.
The feature, built on the company’s partnership with UIDAI, will help users to verify identity on the device and uses global standards and features such as selective disclosure so only necessary information is shared when required.
Aadhaar holders are expected to benefit from quicker onboarding processes, reduced paperwork and greater control over their data in everyday transactions.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has invited applications for 28 internship positions in Bengaluru, with the deadline set at April 15.
The move is expected to help people to identify and access authorised Aadhaar centres and help residents identify Aadhaar Centres based on the nature of services offered, like adult enrolment, child enrolment or only address and mobile update.
A panel of 20 experienced security researchers and ethical hackers has been selected to look for possible weaknesses in some of UIDAI’s key digital platforms, an official statement said.
UIDAI rolled out the mission mode MBU drive for school children in September 2025, after a successful technological integration with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) application.
So far, around 1.2 crore school children have completed their biometric updates under this large-scale drive.
Earlier, the process often meant standing in long queues and submitting physical documents. But with this latest move, users can now update their Aadhaar address quickly and conveniently from the comfort of their homes using just a smartphone.
Aadhaar Latest App 2026: The new Aadhaar App supports a wide range of real-life use cases. These include hotel check-ins through Offline Verification Seeking Entity’s (OVSE) QR code scanning.
One useful but often overlooked security feature is the Aadhaar biometric lock, offered by UIDAI to help prevent misuse of fingerprint and iris information.
New Aadhaar App Features:The app is designed to reduce the use of paper Aadhaar copies, which are often required by hotels, government offices, and other agencies for identity verification.
The Aadhaar mascot named ‘Udai’ will be helpful in making Aadhaar-related information more relatable, and people-friendly, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Currently, the Aadhaar Act forbids the collection, use or storage of an Aadhaar number or biometric information for offline verification. However, several entities continue to maintain duplicates of Aadhaar cards.
The first and second Aadhaar Biometric updates, if performed between 5-7 and 15-17 years of age respectively, are thus free of cost.
With the latest Aadhaar app, you can manage upto 5 Aadhaar profiles of your family, upon condition that all the Aadhaar cards have the same registered mobile number.
The upcoming e-Aadhaar app will revolutionize how users update their Aadhaar details by making the process quick, digital, and hassle-free. Changes to minor details such as date of birth, name, phone number, or address can now be done directly through the app—no need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or submit physical documents.