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How to Update Aadhaar Details (Aadhar Update): What, Where, Fees and Limits
Address can be updated online on myAadhaar or in the Aadhaar App, and mobile and email in the app; name, date of birth, gender, photo and fingerprints need an Aadhaar centre. A demographic update costs ₹75, a biometric update ₹125, and a document refresh is free on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027. Name can change twice in a lifetime; date of birth and gender once.
- Demographic
- ₹75
- Biometric
- ₹125
- Document update
- Free online till 14 Jun 2027
- Takes
- About a week in our experience (up to 30 days)
- Online
- Address, mobile, email
On this page
What can you update in Aadhaar, and where?
| What you change | Where | Document | Fee | Limit | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address | myAadhaar, Aadhaar App, centre | Address proof, or Head-of-Family route | ₹75 | None | Address |
| Mobile number | Centre, or Aadhaar App (needs OTP on old number) | None | ₹75 | None | Mobile |
| Aadhaar App, centre | None | Free in app till 31 Dec 2026; ₹75 at centre | None | ||
| Name | Centre | Proof of identity with the new name; marriage certificate or gazette for some changes | ₹75 | Twice | Name |
| Date of birth | Centre | DOB proof; under 18 only a birth certificate | ₹75 | Once | Date of birth |
| Gender | Centre | Ask at the centre; a second change (exception route) needs a medical or transgender certificate | ₹75 | Once | Gender |
| Photo, fingerprints, iris | Centre | None | ₹125 | None | Photo & biometrics |
| Child's biometrics at 5 and 15 | Centre, school camps | None | Free at 5–7 and 15–17; free at 7–15 until 30 Sep 2027 | — | Child update |
| Refresh documents (no change) | myAadhaar, centre | 1 PoI + 1 PoA | Free online till 14 Jun 2027; ₹75 at centre | None | Document update |
UIDAI says name, date of birth and gender may come to the app later "in phases". As of October 2026 they need a centre.
Should you update online or at a centre?
- Is it address, mobile or email?No (name, DOB, gender, photo): go to a centre
- Do OTPs reach your registered mobile?No: update the mobile at a centre first
- Is it a mobile change with the old SIM working?Address or email: use myAadhaar or the Aadhaar App
- Aadhaar App works for some; a centre is surer (same day)
| Online (myAadhaar / Aadhaar App) | Aadhaar centre | |
|---|---|---|
| What | Address, mobile (app), email (app), document refresh | Everything |
| Needs | OTP on registered mobile; app needs a face scan | Your fingerprint or iris |
| Success in our experience | Address 80%+; app mobile update roughly half (this can vary) | High, if documents are right |
| Fee | ₹75 (document refresh free) | ₹75 / ₹125 |
How much does an Aadhaar update cost?
These are UIDAI's fees for 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028. Our counter confirms every centre charges these rates. Add up your own visit with the Aadhaar fee calculator; all fees in one place: Aadhaar fees and charges.
| Service | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Aadhaar (enrolment) | ₹0 | Always free |
| Demographic update (name, gender, DOB, address, mobile, email) | ₹75 | Free if done with a biometric update |
| Biometric update (photo, fingerprints, iris) | ₹125 | Includes demographic changes in the same visit |
| Child's mandatory biometric update (ages 5–7 and 15–17) | ₹0 | Must be a separate transaction |
| Child's biometric update, ages 7–15 | ₹0 | Free until 30 Sep 2027 (extended by UIDAI); ₹125 after that unless extended again |
| Document update on myAadhaar | ₹0 | Until 14 June 2027; after that ₹75 in our experience, unless UIDAI extends it |
| Document update at a centre | ₹75 | |
| Email update in the Aadhaar App | ₹0 | Until 31 Dec 2026, then ₹75. At a centre ₹75, or free with a biometric update |
| Address or mobile update in the Aadhaar App | ₹75 | |
| Home enrolment / update (reported) | ₹700 | Reported as ₹700 for the first person and ₹350 for each extra person at the same address; ask the Regional Office |
| Appointment booking | ₹0 |
News reports say the next fee cycle, from October 2028, raises ₹75 to ₹90 and ₹125 to ₹150.
If a centre charges more, complain on 1947 or [email protected] with the centre's details. News reports of a 2023 Lok Sabha reply say that, if overcharging is proven, the operator is suspended and the registrar fined ₹50,000.
How many times can you change your Aadhaar details?
| Detail | Lifetime limit | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Twice | Operator typos, transliteration errors and regional-language changes don't count |
| Date of birth | Once | Strict rules since the 24 Dec 2025 DOB SOP: change date of birth |
| Gender | Once | If an operator changed it wrongly, the count resets |
| Address, mobile, email, photo, biometrics | No limit |
Used up your chances? UIDAI has an exception route:
- Apply for the update at an Aadhaar centre anyway (they must accept it)
- If it is rejected because the limit is used up, keep the slip with its number (URN)
- Email or post the slip and your proofs to the UIDAI Regional Office (or [email protected]), asking for an "exception update", or call 1947
- The Regional Office checks your case
- If approved, UIDAI's tech centre reprocesses it (no fixed timeline)
Which centres can update Aadhaar?
| Centre | Can do |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Seva Kendra, bank and post office Aadhaar centres | All updates (and adult enrolment at designated centres) |
| CSC running an authorised Aadhaar centre | All services |
| Operator with an Aadhaar operator ID | Updates only |
| Normal CSC or cyber café | Only download, print e-Aadhaar and order PVC cards |
- Booking: free at bookappointment.uidai.gov.in for listed centres (up to 2 appointments a month, no registered mobile needed); others are walk-in only. Steps: book an Aadhaar appointment.
- Timings: Aadhaar Seva Kendras usually open on Sundays too and close on only about 10 holidays a year (26 January, 15 August, 2 October and a few more). UIDAI lists 9:30 am–5:30 pm; the centre we visit closes for lunch from 1 to 2 pm. What to carry and expect: Aadhaar centres.
Find a centre bhuvan-app3.nrsc.gov.in
What happens after you apply?
- Keep the number on your slip (centre updates) or the SRN ("S" plus 13 digits, for online and app requests). Track it on myAadhaar's Check Enrolment or Update Status.
- In our experience changes show on the downloadable e-Aadhaar in about a week; sometimes it takes up to 30 days.
- Changed your name or date of birth? Your PAN, bank and other records do not change on their own. PAN–Aadhaar linking needs name, date of birth and gender to match: fix a name or DOB mismatch, or change the PAN side with our PAN name change and PAN date of birth correction guides.
- Rejected? The status page gives a reason. Rejection reasons and fixes.
- Then download the new e-Aadhaar or order a PVC card.
What about children, the 10-year update and home service?
- Children: biometrics must be updated at 5 and at 15. Both are free; between 7 and 15 the update is also free until 30 September 2027. If it's not done after age 7, the Aadhaar may be deactivated, and exams like NEET or JEE can get stuck. Child biometric update · child update due-date calculator
- 10-year document update: UIDAI asks holders to refresh their proof of identity and address at least once every 10 years. Skipping it doesn't deactivate Aadhaar, but some KYC can get stuck. Guide
- Home service: can be arranged for eligible senior citizens, disabled and bedridden people; in our experience it may need prior permission from the UIDAI Regional Office, and the full fee applies. Elderly and disabled
- IPPB postman at home: IPPB lists mobile update (₹75) at selected post offices and child enrolment at a few; our team has also seen children's biometric updates, which IPPB's site does not list. 155299 is IPPB's general contact line; in our experience doorstep bookings are unreliable. IPPB doorstep service
Updating Aadhaar from abroad
- Address and email updates online work if your registered Indian mobile still receives SMS.
- Photo, fingerprints, name, DOB and gender need an Aadhaar centre in India; there's no embassy route.
- Book an appointment before your trip; it's free. More: Aadhaar for NRIs and OCI.
Region not right?
Update scams
- "Update your Aadhaar from home" links on WhatsApp or SMS are fake. Use only uidai.gov.in, the official Aadhaar App or a centre.
- UIDAI never calls for your OTP. Never install screen-sharing apps because a caller asks.
- News like "all updates online from now on" has been wrong before. Check this page or uidai.gov.in. More tricks to watch for: Aadhaar fraud and scams.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee for an Aadhaar update in 2026?
₹75 for name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile or email; ₹125 for photo, fingerprints or iris. Document refresh is free on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027.
Can I update my name or date of birth online?
No, not as of October 2026. Name, date of birth and gender need an Aadhaar centre; UIDAI says they may come to the app later "in phases".
How many times can I change my name in Aadhaar?
Twice in a lifetime. Date of birth and gender can be changed once. After that, use the Regional Office exception route.
Can I update several things in one visit?
Yes. If you also do a biometric update (₹125), the demographic changes are included free.
How long does an Aadhaar update take?
In our experience about a week to show on e-Aadhaar; UIDAI allows up to 30 days.
Can a cyber café update my Aadhaar?
No. Only Aadhaar centres and authorised operators can update. A cyber café can download, print and order PVC cards.
Is the 10-year document update compulsory?
UIDAI says holders "may" update their documents at least once every 10 years. In our experience some KYC can get stuck without it, but Aadhaar is not deactivated. It is free on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027.
Bottom line
Address, mobile and email: try online. Everything else: one centre visit with the right document, ₹75 or ₹125. Watch the lifetime limits on name, date of birth and gender. For help, UIDAI's free helpline is 1947.
Sources
- UIDAI – Aadhaar Enrolment & Update charges (PDF) (accessed 13 Oct 2026)
- UIDAI – Aadhaar App FAQ (accessed 13 Oct 2026)
- UIDAI – Aadhaar Online Services (accessed 15 Oct 2026)
- UIDAI – Aadhaar Seva Kendra page (child biometric update free till 30.9.2027, free booking, 2 appointments a month), last reviewed 9 Oct 2026 (accessed 15 Oct 2026)
- UIDAI – Check Enrolment or Update Status (SRN and URN formats) (accessed 15 Oct 2026)
- Outlook Money – Free document update extended to June 2027 (accessed 15 Oct 2026)
- UIDAI Office Memorandum 27 Apr 2019 (lifetime update limits) and SOP 28 Oct 2021 (corrections that don't count)
- Anika Digital Seva counter team: expert answers Z02–Z08, Z20, Z22, Z29, G01, G12, G20, B13-2 and field notes F01–F02 (14–16 Oct 2026)
Page history: 15 Oct 2026, first version. 16 Oct 2026: accuracy and link review.