Aadhaar document update: free on myAadhaar (2026)
Free document update
wasJun142026
now
Jun142027
In 230 days
On myAadhaar, you can send a paper that shows who you are and a paper that shows where you live. The last date is 14 June 2027.
Central Government
Checked 2026-10-27
UIDAI (Aadhaar)
What changed: UIDAI has extended the free document update on myAadhaar to 14 June 2027.
Steps
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Open the myAadhaar Document update pageTap the link below to reach the Document update page at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/du. myAadhaar is the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) website for your own Aadhaar.Open this page
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Type your Aadhaar number on myAadhaarEnter your Aadhaar number in the login box. The official page says this is how you log in.Open this page
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Type the OTP sent to your phoneThe OTP (One-Time Password) arrives on the mobile number saved in your Aadhaar.
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Choose both papers in Document updatePick a paper that shows who you are and a paper that shows where you live. This screen is behind the login and is not confirmed.
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Upload both papers in Document updateUpload the two papers you picked.Open this page
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Submit both papers in Document updateSubmit them to send your update.
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After the last stepThe official pages do not say how long processing takes.A UIDAI team checks your papers later, after you send them.If your papers are not accepted, read the UIDAI FAQ page or call 1947.For fee questions, see the Aadhaar Seva Kendra page on the UIDAI site.If something goes wrong, see UIDAI (Aadhaar) official website.
Key dates
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Jun142026 Old last date for free document updateThe earlier free date shown on UIDAI's older charges sheet.
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Jun142027 New last date for free document updateLast day to send proof papers free on myAadhaar.
Who this is for
Aadhaar holders who want to send proof of identity or address
People who want to avoid the ₹75 centre fee
NRIs and others holding an Aadhaar number
Any Aadhaar number holder who has proof papers for the name, gender, date of birth or address already in Aadhaar
Covers only proof of identity and proof of address papers
What you need
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Aadhaar
Free on myAadhaar
₹75 at an Aadhaar centre
Where to find it
If something goes wrong
Never share your OTP or password with anyone who asks
No official office, bank or helpline will ask for your OTP, password or PIN by phone, SMS or chat. Type your details only on the official website, and hang up on anyone who asks for them.
Do I have to pay at an Aadhaar centre?
Only if you do not go online. On myAadhaar, it is free until the last date.
Does the free offer cover a new mobile number or photo?
No. It covers only a paper that shows who you are and a paper that shows where you live. Other changes are charged separately.
I do not know which papers are accepted.
UIDAI says it accepts a wide range of papers that show who you are and where you live. The exact list is not confirmed here, so check the list on the UIDAI Updating Data on Aadhaar page.
Official help
UIDAI (Aadhaar) official website
UIDAI (Aadhaar) official website Aadhaar Seva Kendra official website
Aadhaar Seva Kendra official website UIDAI toll-free helpline
1947 Words used on this page
UIDAIThe government body that issues Aadhaar numbers (Unique Identification Authority of India).
myAadhaarUIDAI's website where you manage your own Aadhaar online.
PoIProof of Identity: a paper that shows who you are.
PoAProof of Address: a paper that shows where you live.
OTPOne-Time Password: a short code sent to your phone, used only once.
Aadhaar Seva KendraA centre run by UIDAI for all Aadhaar services.
Aadhaar centreAny enrolment or update centre where you can get Aadhaar work done.
Sources and how we checked
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Aadhaar Seva Kendra Official
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Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Charges Official
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UIDAI FAQ Official
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Updating Data on Aadhaar Official
Last checked against the official source: 2026-10-27
Known limits
Read on 27 October 2026. We have not tested the steps ourselves; if a screen looks different, follow the official website.