The most important 2026 Aadhaar update is that the deadline to upload and update your Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) documents on the myAadhaar portal for free ends on June 14, 2026. After this date, you will have to pay a processing fee to update your documents. [1, 2]Key Aadhaar Updates to Know
- Free Document Update Deadline: You can update your demographic details for free on the official myAadhaar Portal until June 14, 2026. After this date, the document update facility will cost ₹75 at physical Aadhaar centers and ₹25 on the portal. [1, 2]
- New Aadhaar Card Redesign: UIDAI is implementing a revised "Masked Aadhaar" system to prevent the misuse of physical photocopies. The new redesign features enhanced QR codes that conceal sensitive personal information (such as the full 12-digit Aadhaar number, name, and address) while still allowing safe digital authentication for hotels, telecom vendors, and third parties. [1]
- Updated Update Charges: The official UIDAI Guidelines mandate that fresh Aadhaar enrollment remains completely free. Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for children at ages 5 and 15 are also free, but any subsequent voluntary biometric updates (fingerprint, iris, photo) cost ₹125