The Unique Identification Authority of India has implemented higher charges for updating Aadhaar card information, with the revised fee structure taking effect from October 1, 2025, and remaining valid through September 30, 2028.
Revised Fee Structure for Aadhaar Update
Demographic updates including name, address, date of birth, mobile number, and email now cost ₹75, up from the previous ₹50, when processed separately. However, no additional fee applies if these updates are combined with biometric modifications.
Biometric updates covering fingerprints, iris scans, or photographs are now priced at ₹125, with a further increase to ₹150 planned from October 2028.
Document Update Costs
Document updates for proof of identity or address remain free on the myAadhaar portal until June 14, 2026. At enrollment centers, these updates now cost ₹75, increased from ₹50.
Aadhaar printouts obtained via eKYC or similar tools are priced at ₹40 during the current phase, rising to ₹50 in the subsequent period.
Free Updates for Children
UIDAI has waived biometric fees for specific age groups to encourage timely updates. Children aged 5-7 and 15-17 years receive their first mandatory biometric update free of charge.
For children between 7-15 years, the standard ₹125 biometric update fee is waived until September 30, 2026.
Home Enrollment Services
Residents unable to visit enrollment centers can request home services for ₹700 including GST. When multiple residents at the same address utilize this service, each additional person pays ₹350.
The fee structure will undergo review in October 2028, potentially leading to further adjustments based on operational costs and policy considerations.
Impact on Cardholders
The revised pricing represents a significant increase in maintenance costs for Aadhaar holders seeking to keep their information current. While children benefit from fee waivers during mandatory update periods, most adult services have become more expensive.
The changes reflect UIDAI’s updated cost recovery approach for maintaining the world’s largest biometric identification system, covering over 1.3 billion Indian residents. Citizens are advised to plan updates accordingly, particularly taking advantage of free online document updates before June 2026.
