Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 2: Updating Aadhaar will soon become faster and more convenient. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced sweeping reforms aimed at making the process entirely digital, eliminating the need for physical visits to enrolment centres.
Effective November 1, 2025, cardholders will be able to update key personal details such as name, address, date of birth and mobile number online. This change, according to UIDAI, is designed to enhance user convenience, security and transparency, allowing individuals to manage their Aadhaar details “with just a few clicks from home.”
Until now, Aadhaar corrections required visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Under the new framework, users can complete the entire process through the UIDAI web portal, where the data submitted online will be digitally verified using government-linked identity documents such as PAN, passport, driving licence or ration card, making updates quicker and more reliable.
The government has also announced that Aadhaar–PAN linking will be mandatory for all PAN holders by December 31, 2025. Failure to comply will result in the deactivation of PAN cards from January 1, 2026, rendering them invalid for all tax and financial transactions. In addition, new PAN applicants will now be required to undergo Aadhaar-based digital verification as part of the application process.
The Know Your Customer (KYC) process for banks and financial institutions has been restructured to make it completely paperless. Users will now be able to verify their identity through Aadhaar-based one-time password (OTP) authentication, video KYC or, if preferred, in-person verification. The modernised system is expected to streamline account opening and verification, significantly reducing delays and paperwork.
UIDAI has also introduced a revised fee structure for Aadhaar-related services, effective from November 1, 2025. Updating a name, address or mobile number will cost Rs 75, while biometric updates such as fingerprints, iris scans or photographs will cost Rs 125. Biometric updates for children aged between 5 and 7 years and between 15 and 17 years will be free of charge.
Online document updates will remain free until June 14, 2026, after which a Rs 75 fee will apply at enrolment centres. Aadhaar reprint requests will cost Rs 40. Additionally, the home enrolment service will be priced at Rs 700 for the first applicant and Rs 350 for each additional person at the same address.
According to the UIDAI, the new system aims to make Aadhaar services faster, more secure and user-friendly, ensuring that every citizen can manage their identity records remotely without the need for physical documentation.
Officials have, however, cautioned citizens to adhere strictly to the Aadhaar–PAN linking deadline, warning that non-compliance could lead to disruptions in financial and tax-related operations.
With these reforms, Aadhaar is set to become a fully digital identity management system, offering greater accessibility, efficiency and transparency across India’s administrative and financial ecosystem.