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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has fixed official Aadhaar update charges to prevent overcharging, with fees varying across biometric, demographic and document changes, while enrolment continues to remain free for all residents across the country.
Updating biometric details including fingerprints iris scans and photographs costs ₹125. This charge applies to standard requests made at Aadhaar centres and helps ensure records remain accurate and updated over time.
The UIDAI has said biometric updates are free for children aged 5 to 17 if completed within the mandatory timeline. This ensures their biometric records stay accurate as physical features change with age.
Updating demographic details such as name gender date of birth address mobile number and email costs ₹75. Users can request these changes at Aadhaar enrolment centres or authorised service points based on their convenience.
The UIDAI allows users to update documents free through its official online portal within the given deadline. This step promotes digital use and reduces the need for visiting Aadhaar centres.
Aadhaar enrolment remains completely free for all residents. No fee is charged for first time registration ensuring every eligible individual can get Aadhaar without facing any cost barriers.
The UIDAI has advised users to verify official charges before visiting centres. It has clarified that listed fees include all taxes and operators must not charge anything beyond the prescribed amount.
By detailing Aadhaar update charges the UIDAI aims to improve transparency. This helps users understand exact fees before making requests and reduces the risk of overcharging or confusion at service centres.