UIDAI Extends Free Online Document Upload for 10-Year-Old Aadhaar Cards on myAadhaar Portal
📜 Official Gazette Notification & Authority Reference
Document Reference: UIDAI Notification on Re-validation of Demographic Documents for Resident Welfare (UIDAI Official Notifications & Circulars)
Verify on Official Government Portal ↗📌 Key Statutory Takeaways at a Glance
- ✓Zero statutory fee for uploading PoI and PoA documents on myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
- ✓Physical Aadhaar Seva Kendras continue to charge the standard ₹50 fee.
- ✓Specifically targets residents whose Aadhaar was generated over 10 years ago without subsequent demographic updates.
- ✓Keeps Aadhaar-enabled authentication (AePS, DBT, SIM activation, bank KYC) operative without interruptions.
- ✓Accepted documents include Ration Card, Voter ID, Passport, Kisan Passbook, and Bank Passbook.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued an official order extending the window for residents to re-validate and update their supporting Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents on the myAadhaar portal completely free of charge.
Why Is UIDAI Urging 10-Year Document Re-validation?
Aadhaar was first rolled out nationwide between 2010 and 2014. Over the past decade, hundreds of millions of citizens have changed residential locations, updated family names, or switched service documents. While their core biometric parameters remain on file, legacy paper documents originally scanned during village enrollment camps may be low-resolution or outdated. Periodic documentary re-validation strengthens the central identity repository and eliminates ghost entries.
Does Failing to Update Result in Aadhaar Cancellation?
UIDAI has clarified that an Aadhaar card will NOT be summarily cancelled or deactivated purely due to failure to upload documents within the deadline. However, maintaining updated supporting documents is strongly advised to prevent biometric authentication failures during critical banking transactions (AePS cash withdrawals), passport verification, or Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) welfare disbursements.
Step-by-Step: How to Upload Documents for Free
🛡️ Actionable Advice for Citizens
- Avoid paying ₹50 to local internet cafes or unauthorized CSCs for service fees that are officially free on myAadhaar.
- If your name or date of birth needs correction, you cannot use this free document update tool; you must apply for a standard demographic update.
- Track your update status using the SRN at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/checkStatus.
Quick Document Guide: Aadhaar Card (UIDAI Unique Identity)
12-digit UIDAI biometric identity, e-Aadhaar PDF download, ₹50 PVC card & address update
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