If you have changed the address, have a spelling mistake in your Aadhaar details, or want to update your mobile number. You need to visit the Aadhaar enrollment centre for updation. This process requires an in-person visit and long waiting times. The UIDAI has introduced new Aadhaar Online Update features in 2025 mAadhaar and the new Aadhaar App. However, a specific amount of fee will be charged according to the updated services.
What is the new Aadhaar Update?
The new Aadhaar update is a new service added by the UIDAI. Now, Aadhaar holders can update demographic information online with the help of the new Aadhaar app and mAadhaar App. This service provides convenience and eliminates time-consuming physical visits. You can update your key demographic data easily. Biometric updates require in-person visits to Aadhaar Centres.
Why are Aadhaar Updates Required?
These are reasons why an Aadhaar update is required:
Change in Personal Details
After marriage, many woman has to relocate to a new address. Their surname has also been changed. For updating the new address and name change, Aadhaar updation is required. Sometimes spelling errors can lead to rejection during verification.
UIDAI’s Recommendation to Keep Aadhaar Updated
UIDAI advises Aadhaar holders to update their demographic and document details.
It helps reduce verification failure, confirms that the Aadhaar remains valid for KYC.
In simple words, it enhances the verification accuracy across services.
Mandatory Biometric Updates for Children
Children’s biometric changes as they grow with age. Due to this, UIDAI has made biometric updates compulsory at two stages:
- At age 5: First Biomtric Update.
- At age 15: Second Biometric Update.
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Aadhaar update charges 2025
Charges depend on the update you want to make, such as:
- Aadhaar Generation of residents in the 0-5 age group (ECMP/UC or CEL Client Enrolment). It is a free cost of service.
- Mandatory Biometric Update (5 to 17 years). It is also a free of cost service.
- Mandatory Biometric Update (more than 17 years). The fee is ₹ 125 for this update.
- Other Biometric update (with or without Demographic Update). The fee is ₹125.
- Demographic update (update one or more fields) in online mode or at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. The fee is ₹75.
- POA/POI Document Update through SSUP (myAadhaar) Portal.
- Aadhaar search using eKYC/ Find Aadhaar/Any other tool and colour printout on an A4 Sheet. The fee for this service is ₹40.
How to Update Aadhaar (Step-by-Step Guide)?
Follow the simple guide to update Aadhaar details online:
- Online Method (myAadhaar Portal)
- Visit myAadhaar Portal
- Login with Aadhaar and OTP.
- Choose the Update Service, select between Demographic Data or Address Update.
- Upload Supporting Documents
- Review and Submit
- Track Status
Offline Method (Aadhaar Seva Kendra)
Offline updates are required for biometric changes (photo, fingerprints, iris), mobile update, and some demographic corrections.
- Book an Appointment
- Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra
- Provide the necessary information and documents
- Pay the fee
- Collect the Acknowledgement Slip
How to Check Aadhaar Update Status?
Aadhaar holders receive an SRN (Service Request Number) for online updates and an URN (Update Request Number) for updates made at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
From myAadhaar Portal
- Visit myAadaar Portal
- Check Aadhaar Update Status
- Enter the enrollment ID
- Click on Submit
- The update status will be displayed on the Screen.
Through mAadhaar Mobile App (Official App)
- Download mAadhaar from official stores
- Login
- Go to Aadhaar Services
- Tap on Update Status
- Enter the URN/SRN to see the status
Common Reasons Aadhaar Updates Get Rejected
These are common reasons why the Aadhaar updates can get rejected:
- Incorrect Documents: The document may get rejected if you upload documents that are not accepted. So, check the accepted POI (Proof of Identity) and POA (Proof of Address). For example, submitting a non-valid address update will immediately lead to rejection.
- Mismatch in Proofs: If the details you enter (name, DOB, address, etc.) do not match the supporting documents’ information. UIDAI finds it suspicious and rejects the update.
- Low-Quality Uploads: Blurred, cropped, dark, or unreadable scanned copies or photos cause rejection.
Conclusion
Aadhaar holders need to pay a specific amount of fee for a detailed update. The fee varies according to the age, demographic details update, and biometric update. You can update your Aadhaar data both online and offline. For online update, go to the myaadhaar portal, mAadhaar App, and New Aadhaar App 2025. Remember that you can only update the demographic data. The fee is ₹75 for these updates. For Biometric, you need to visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. The fee for a biometric update is ₹125. You can check the Aadhaar updates charges 2025 list above.
FAQs
Ques: Is Aadhaar update free of cost?
Ans: No, it depends on the type of update.
Ques: How to update Aadhaar Online for free?
Ans: You can update PoI/PoA documents for free before 14 June 2026.
Ques: How much Cost to update Aadhaar Biometric?
Ans: The demographic update fee is ₹75.
Ques: How to check Aadhaar Update Status?
Ans: You can check the Aadhaar update status through the myAadhaar portal or the mAadhaar app.
Ques: What is the biometric update fee?
Ans: The biometric fee is ₹125.
