Free Aadhaar Document Update Extended Till 14 June 2027: What Is Free and What Is Not

Aadhaar cardholders have got another year to update their documents for free. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the free online document update facility until 14 June 2027, allowing cardholders to submit updated Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents through the myAadhaar portal without paying the applicable document update fee. Business Today reported the extension on 7 November 2026, and Jagran Josh confirmed on 10 November that UIDAI has moved the facility for another year. The previous deadline was 15 June 2026.

The key detail is what "free" actually covers. Both reports stress that the free facility applies specifically to online document updates. It does not mean every type of Aadhaar correction is free. Business Today notes that changes to your name, date of birth, mobile number or biometric information may require a separate procedure and applicable charges, and Jagran Josh makes the same point: the free facility is restricted to online document updates, so it does not imply that all Aadhaar corrections are free.

Using the facility is straightforward. Business Today lays out the steps: visit the official UIDAI website, open the myAadhaar portal and select the document update service, enter your Aadhaar number and verify your identity using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, review your existing details and select the appropriate document category, then upload valid Proof of Identity and Proof of Address documents. Check that the information is correct and that the uploaded documents are clear and legible, submit the request, and save the acknowledgement or Service Request Number (SRN) for future reference. UIDAI will verify the submitted documents before approving the request, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

For anything the online facility does not cover, charges depend on the type of update. Business Today reports that, under the fee structure outlined in UIDAI service information, a separate demographic update generally costs Rs 75, while a biometric update in ordinary cases costs Rs 125, and advises readers to check the latest fee schedule on the official UIDAI website before applying. Biometric updates, including fingerprints, iris scans and photographs, generally require a visit to an authorised Aadhaar Enrolment or Update Centre, where you should carry your Aadhaar number and original supporting documents and keep the acknowledgement slip. Children generally need mandatory biometric updates when they reach the ages of five and 15, and Aadhaar enrolment itself is free.

The extension comes as Aadhaar's role in government payments is being debated. Jagran Josh reports that Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, speaking at the National Workshop on People's Plan Campaign 2026-27, signalled that biometric authentication and the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number, commonly known as voter ID, could become primary for identifying beneficiaries and facilitating payments. However, the minister did not say which government schemes would use the proposed mechanism or when it would be enforced, and no official execution timeline or detailed framework has been announced.

For now, nothing about your Aadhaar card itself changes. Jagran Josh notes that Aadhaar stays critical across several government welfare programmes, including PM-Kisan, rural housing and social security pensions, where Aadhaar-linked banking measures are used, and that the proposed change should not be read as an instant withdrawal of Aadhaar or cancellation of present Aadhaar cards. If your address or identity documents have changed since your Aadhaar was issued, use the free window on the myAadhaar portal before 14 June 2027. And if your PAN is not yet linked with your Aadhaar, our guide explains how to link your PAN card with Aadhaar.