The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has recently circulated an Aadhaar card update. It carries a unique identification number of 12-digit, which keeps the biometrics, age, address and other details inside.
Now, the authority has circulated the list of revised prices for its various services. The updated service charges are double the previous amount. It means that its service cost will be dearer that before. It is noteworthy that the authority will effectuate with changed prices only for specifics.
The circular issued by the UIDAI states-“Now, the bearer has to pay more money for updating name, address, gender, email Id and mobile number. The amount for each upgrade is INR 50, including all taxes. However, this service charge has been just INR 25 before, which is half of the updated charges.”
“Apart from that, the person shall have to deposit the same amount for changing photograph, revising biometrics, such as fingerprints and iris scan.”
The news to cheer is that the online revision in this card will be absolutely free of cost. Simply put, if someone requests online for changing names, address or email id, the authority will charge zero. But, the candidate needs to book an appointment online prior through the official website. On the flip side, the in-person request at any of the Aadhaar Centers will be entertained provided that you –pay against the service.
Revised Aadhaar Charges in These Categories:
| Services | Before | Now |
| Changing Name, Address, Mobile No., Email Id and Biometrics | INR 25 | INR 50 |
| Coloured Printout for eKYC-Based Search | 0 | INR 30 |
| Biometric Update (for Scanning Fingerprints and Iris) | INR 25 | INR 50 |
But, the reprinting of that card from its official website will not be free. You have to pay INR 50 for its reprinting, which includes its printing, speed post and GST. The bearer can pay online for these services via net banking, debit card, credit card and UPI.
Aadhaar Service is Free
If you enroll for this unique identification card for the first time, it would be free. Over the rules and regulations, the parents have to get their ward’s card revised in between 5 and 15 years of age. This revision will be absolutely free.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is an Indian government agency that executes the Aadhaar scheme and effectuates whatever upgrades it comes with.
