How to close Aadhar card after death UIDAI new rules and online process Step-by-Step Guide 2026

News India Live, Digital Desk: According to UIDAI data, Aadhaar numbers of more than 2.5 crore deceased have been deactivated so far. Deactivating Aadhaar prevents activities like opening fake bank accounts in the name of the deceased, wrongly taking subsidy or pension. Online Process to Deactivate Aadhaar (Online Process) UIDAI has added a new feature on the portal named ‘Reporting of Death of a Family Member’. Go to myAadhaar portal: First of all go to the official website of UIDAI myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. Login: Any member of the family (like husband/wife, child or legal heir) login through your own Aadhaar number and OTP. Select the option: Click on ‘Report Death of a Family Member’ option present on the dashboard. Fill in the details of the deceased: Here you have to enter the Aadhaar number, name, date of birth and date of death of the deceased. Death Certificate: Upload the scanned copy (PDF/JPEG) of the ‘Death Certificate’ issued by the Municipal Corporation or Registrar and the death registration number. Verified Relation Do: The person making the report must state his/her relationship with the deceased and confirm his/her identity. Submission: After verifying the information, press the ‘Submit’ button. After verification, the Aadhaar number will be marked as “Deactivated due to death” in the system within 90 days. Offline Mode: If you are not comfortable with the online process, then: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Center (ASK). Carry the original copy of the Aadhaar card of the deceased and photocopy of the death certificate. Fill the prescribed form at the center and submit it along with the documents. Important things you should know: The number is never re-allotted. Hota: Aadhaar number is a permanent identity. After someone’s death, the number is never released to any other person. Locking Biometrics: If you are not able to deactivate Aadhaar immediately, then for security reasons, the biometrics of the deceased should be ‘locked’ through the portal. No Time Limit: There is no strict time limit on how many days after the death to report, but it is advisable to do it as soon as possible to avoid fraud. What to do with the physical card? There is no mandatory legal obligation to surrender the physical Aadhaar card of the deceased, but it can be safely destroyed after getting it deactivated.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Q: Does the Aadhaar card get deactivated automatically? Answer: No, data is automatically shared in some states through the Civil Registration System (CRS), but in most cases it is mandatory for the family to report through the portal. Question: Is Aadhaar of the deceased necessary for bank accounts? Answer: Aadhaar may be required for closing the bank account of the deceased person or for nominee claim (settlement), hence complete all the bank related work before closing the Aadhaar.