UIDAI extends free document upload deadline for Aadhaar card updates | Check

PTC Web Desk: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday declared an extension of the deadline for free online document uploads until June 14, 2024, aimed at assisting Aadhaar cardholders. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter), with the message, "#UIDAI is offering the opportunity to upload documents for free online until June 14, 2024, exclusively on the #myAadhaar website. UIDAI emphasises the importance of keeping Aadhaar card details up-to-date."

Initially, UIDAI had set March 14, 2024, as the deadline for free Aadhaar Card details update. However, they have now prolonged the timeframe for the second time, encouraging individuals, particularly those with outdated or unupdated Aadhaar Cards spanning a decade, to utilize the complimentary service on the mAadhaar portal until June 14, 2024.

For a hassle-free Aadhaar Card update, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Aadhaar website at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ and log in using the One-Time Password (OTP) received on your mobile number.
2. Verify the accuracy of your existing documents. If correct, select 'I verify that the above details are correct.' If incorrect, follow these steps:
3. Choose the identity document type from the drop-down list.
4. Upload the selected document in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format, with a file size not exceeding 2 MB.
5. Select the address document from the drop-down list.
6. Upload the address document in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format, with a file size of less than 2 MB.
7. Click 'Submit' to confirm your documents.

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