Aadhaar update charges revised: Know what is free and what’s not

Aadhaar update charges: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has updated the charges for Aadhaar services. The new rates will apply from October 1, 2025.Aadhaar is an important identity document for Indian residents.

While getting an Aadhaar for the first time is free, updating the details on it, like your photo, fingerprints, or address, may incur some charges depending on the type of update and how it is done.

Here is a simple explanation of the charges applicable from 1st October 2025.

Aadhaar enrolment & update charges (Effective from 1st October 2025)

Aadhaar enrolment: Free

Age 5–7: Free (One-time)

Age 15–17: Free (One-time)

Others: ₹125

(Free for ages 7–15 till 30th Sept 2026)

Along with biometric update: Free

Separately: ₹75

Online via myAadhaar portal: Free (till 14th June 2026)

At Aadhaar Centre: ₹75

Aadhaar Update: Some FAQs answered

You should provide a notification copy of the Gazette (anyone from the State or Union Govt.) and an old POI with the name mentioned in Aadhaar. In the Gazette, address details should match your Aadhaar.

Residents can update their address online. In addition, the document update facility is also available online.

A resident can do a biometric update (Face, IRIS, and fingerprint), demographic update (Name change, DOB, gender, or address), and document update (if the resident has not changed any demographic detail in the last 8-10 years).

Accepted documents include a birth certificate, a passport, PAN, or any government-approved proof of DOB. Gazette notification, marriage certificate, court order, or other legal documents proving the necessity of the name change, or you can refer UIDAI website to explore the document list.

Updating Aadhaar details typically takes 30 to 90 days, depending on the type of update and verification process.