In a move aimed at facilitating millions of Aadhaar cardholders, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for free online document uploads until June 14, 2024. The announcement, made through social media platform X (formerly Twitter), underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that individuals can easily keep their Aadhaar card details up-to-date.
Initially set to expire on March 14, 2024, the deadline extension marks the second time UIDAI has prolonged the period for free Aadhaar card updates. This decision holds particular significance for those with outdated or unmodified Aadhaar cards, especially if they haven’t been updated in the last 10 years.
To streamline the process of updating Aadhaar card details, UIDAI has provided a user-friendly guide:
Steps to Update Aadhaar Card Information for Free:
- Visit the official Aadhaar website at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ and log in using the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number.
- Verify the correctness of your current documents. If accurate, click on the option ‘I verify that the above details are correct.’ In case of discrepancies, follow these steps:
- Choose the type of identity document from the drop-down list.
- Upload the selected document in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format, ensuring a file size of less than 2 MB.
- Select the address document from the drop-down list.
- Upload the address document in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format, with a file size of less than 2 MB.
- Click on ‘Submit’ to confirm the uploaded documents.
This user-friendly process aims to encourage Aadhaar cardholders to take advantage of the extended deadline and update their information promptly.
