Aadhaar update fees in 2026: what each update officially costs
Aadhaar enrolment is free. At an Aadhaar centre, a demographic update (name, address, DOB, gender, mobile, email) costs ₹75, and a biometric update (photo, fingerprints, iris) costs ₹125. Children’s mandatory biometric updates are free at ages 5–7 and 15–17; between 7 and 15 they cost ₹125. Downloading e-Aadhaar is free. If a centre asks for more, complain on 1947.
Key facts Last verified: 1 Oct 2026
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New enrolment | Free | UIDAI |
| Demographic update at centre | ₹75 (one or more fields in one request) | UIDAI |
| Biometric update (with or without demographic) | ₹125 | UIDAI |
| Children’s mandatory biometric update | Free at 5–7 and 15–17; ₹125 at 7–15 (the 5–17 waiver ended 30 Sep 2026) | UIDAI |
| Email update in Aadhaar app | Free till 31 Dec 2026 | UIDAI |
| e-Aadhaar download | Free | UIDAI |
| Aadhaar PVC card (order online) | ₹75 incl. GST + speed post (was ₹50; revised Jan 2026) | UIDAI |
Fee table
| Service | Where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| New Aadhaar enrolment | Centre | Free |
| Demographic update (name, address, DOB, gender, mobile, email) | Centre | ₹75 |
| Biometric update (photo/fingerprints/iris) — adults | Centre | ₹125 |
| Child MBU at 5–7 and 15–17 | Centre | Free |
| Child MBU at 7–15 | Centre | ₹125 (was free from 1 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2026) |
| Document update (re-submit PoI/PoA) | Centre | ₹75 |
| Document update | myAadhaar online | Free till 14 Jun 2027 (extended by UIDAI) |
| Email update | Aadhaar app | Free till 31 Dec 2026 |
| Download e-Aadhaar | myAadhaar / app | Free |
| Aadhaar PVC card | myAadhaar (order online) | ₹75 incl. GST + speed post (was ₹50) |
Overcharged? Centres must display the fee chart and give a receipt. Paying more than the official fee is not required. Report it on 1947 or email help@uidai.gov.in with the centre name, date and amount.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee for Aadhaar update in 2026?
₹75 for a demographic update and ₹125 for a biometric update at an Aadhaar centre. Enrolment and e-Aadhaar download are free.
Is updating a child’s Aadhaar free?
Mandatory biometric updates are free at ages 5–7 and 15–17. Between 7 and 15 they cost ₹125; the waiver for all children aged 5–17 ended on 30 September 2026.
Is online Aadhaar update free?
Yes. UIDAI extended the free online document update on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027. At a centre the same update costs ₹75. Email updates in the Aadhaar app are free until 31 December 2026.
The Aadhaar centre charged me extra. What can I do?
Call 1947 or email help@uidai.gov.in with details. Centres can only charge the official fee.
Official links
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- UIDAI enrolment & update chargesOfficial fee list
- myAadhaarOnline updates, e-Aadhaar, PVC card
- UIDAI helplineComplaints about overcharging
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