Last updated: November 2, 2026. This guide is based on UIDAI rules as reported in May 2026 and later coverage. UIDAI can change fees and services, so confirm on uidai.gov.in or myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in before you pay. It is not legal advice.
Quick Answer
- Aadhaar update fees 2026 at a glance: the online document update (proof of identity or address) on myAadhaar is free until 14 June 2027.
- At an Aadhaar centre, the same document update costs ₹75.
- Demographic changes such as name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number or email cost ₹75, and are free only when done together with a biometric update.
- Biometric updates (fingerprints, iris, photograph) cost ₹125 in most cases and are free for children during mandatory age-based updates.
- After an online update you get a 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) to track the request.
- UIDAI is developing a new Aadhaar app to gradually replace mAadhaar, but no final rollout date has been announced.
Introduction: Aadhaar Update Fees 2026 and Why the Numbers Differ Across Websites
Aadhaar update fees 2026 are confusing because different websites quote different amounts. Some older pages still show ₹50, many show ₹75, and some say updates are free. The reason is that the fee depends on what you change and where you change it. According to a UIDAI office memorandum dated 13 May 2026, document updates for proof of identity and proof of address are free online through the myAadhaar portal from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027, while Aadhaar centres still charge ₹75 for the same service.
This guide explains Aadhaar update fees 2026 in one place: what is free, what costs ₹75 or ₹125, what you can do online and what needs a visit to a centre.
Table of Contents
Aadhaar Update Fees 2026: What Is Free and What Is Paid
| Type of update | Where | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of identity or proof of address documents | myAadhaar portal (online) | Free until 14 June 2027 | Covered by UIDAI’s memorandum of 13 May 2026 |
| Proof of identity or proof of address documents | Aadhaar centre | ₹75 | The waiver applies only to the online route |
| Name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number or email | Aadhaar centre | ₹75 | Free only when done along with a biometric update |
| Biometric update for children during mandatory age-based updates | Aadhaar centre | Free | Mandatory updates only |
| Other biometric updates (fingerprints, iris, photograph) | Aadhaar centre | ₹125 | Most adult cases |
Why Websites Show ₹50, ₹75 and Free
| What you see | Likely reason |
|---|---|
| ₹50 | It may come from an older fee table, so check the date of the page |
| ₹75 | The charge at a centre for document or demographic updates, as reported in 2026 |
| Free | The online document update on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027, or demographic changes made together with a biometric update |
| ₹125 | The charge for most biometric updates |
Always check the date of the page you are reading, and confirm the fee on UIDAI’s own website.
How to Update Aadhaar Documents Online (Free Until June 2027)
- Go to the official myAadhaar portal at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
- Log in with your Aadhaar number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Choose the document update option for proof of identity or proof of address.
- Upload scanned copies of valid documents.
- Submit the request and note down the 14-digit Update Request Number (URN).
- Use the URN to track the status, and keep it safe until the update is complete.
Your mobile number must be registered with Aadhaar so that you can receive the OTP. If it is not, you will need to visit a centre first.
What Usually Needs an Aadhaar Centre
- Biometric updates, such as fingerprints, iris scan and photograph.
- Demographic changes when you do not use the online document update.
- Mobile number or email updates, which cost ₹75 at a centre unless done with a biometric update, according to the sources we reviewed.
UIDAI may change which services are available online, especially as the new Aadhaar app rolls out. Check UIDAI’s website for the latest list before you travel to a centre.
How to Avoid Overpaying or Getting Scammed
- Pay only the official fee. If a centre or agent asks for more, ask for a receipt and report it to UIDAI.
- Use only uidai.gov.in and myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, not look-alike sites.
- Never share an OTP with an agent or a caller.
- Do not pay anyone for the free online document update.
- Keep your URN and receipt.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Paying ₹75 at a centre for a document update that you can do free online.
- Using an old fee page without checking its date.
- Starting an update with a mobile number that is not linked to Aadhaar.
- Losing the URN.
Final Thoughts on Aadhaar Update Fees 2026
Aadhaar update fees 2026 depend on what you change and where. Use the free online document update on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027 where it applies, expect ₹75 for most demographic changes at a centre and ₹125 for most biometric updates, and always confirm on UIDAI’s own website. We will update this guide when UIDAI changes the rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Aadhaar update fees 2026?
₹75 for most document and demographic updates at a centre, ₹125 for most biometric updates, and free for the online document update on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027.
Is an Aadhaar address update free online?
UIDAI’s memorandum makes proof of identity and proof of address document updates free on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027. Check myAadhaar for the services available in your case.
Can I change my mobile number online?
According to the sources we reviewed, mobile number updates cost ₹75 at a centre unless done with a biometric update. Check UIDAI for any change.
What is the URN?
It is a 14-digit Update Request Number generated after you submit an online update. Use it to track the status.
Are Aadhaar updates free for children?
Biometric updates during mandatory age-based updates are free for children.
Sources and Official Links
- UIDAI
- myAadhaar portal
- Outlook Money: UIDAI extends free Aadhaar document update deadline
- Outlook Money: Aadhaar update rules
- Surepass: Aadhaar update charges
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