Aadhar Card, operated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has today become the most essential identity and address proof for every Indian citizen. Aadhaar authentication is mandatory in almost every service, from opening a bank account, government scholarship, ration distribution, passport application to purchasing a SIM card. Many times in a lifetime, there is a need to change surname after marriage, change residential address, linking a new mobile number or change in biometric data. In such a situation, many times there are complaints of arbitrary charges being levied at Aadhaar Seva Centers or CSC centres. To make the general public aware, UIDAI has prescribed standard charges (including GST) for each type of update—demographic, biometric, new enrollment and document re-verification.
If a new Aadhaar card is being made for the first time for a person or child, then according to the rules of UIDAI New Aadhaar Enrollment 100% Free It happens.
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The operator cannot charge a single rupee for new enrollment form, photograph, biometric scanning and acknowledgment slip at any Aadhar Seva Kendra (ASK), post office or authorized bank branch.
UIDAI Official Fee List (Applicable rates including GST)
| Type of Service/Update | Description (What’s included) | prescribed official fee |
| New Aadhaar Enrollment | Getting Aadhaar done for the first time (all age groups) | Free |
| Mandatory Child Biometric (MBU) | Biometric update at the age of 5 to 7 years and 15 to 17 years | Free |
| Demographic Update | Linking name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number or email | ₹75 |
| Biometric Update | Photo, 10 Fingerprints and Iris | ₹125 |
| Biometric + Demographic (both together) | Along with biometrics, updating name/address/mobile also. | ₹125 (No separate charge for demographics) |
| Online Document Update (myAadhaar) | Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) re-verification | free on portal (₹75 at the centre) |
| A4 colored printout (Aadhaar Print) | Download and take color print from Aadhaar Seva Kendra | ₹40 |
| PVC Card Order (Aadhaar PVC Card) | Ordering plastic ATM like card from official portal through speed post | ₹75 |
If you want to amend only the written details i.e. ‘Demographic Data’ in your Aadhar Card, then its prescribed fee ₹75 Is:
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Single or Multiple Updates: Even if you are changing your address, linking a new mobile number and correcting the spelling of your name all at once, the total fee will be only ₹75. The operator cannot add money separately for different fields.
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Mobile and Email Linking: Note that no documentary proof is required to add mobile number or email ID, only payment of ₹75 along with biometric authentication at the Aadhaar centre. (However, a special free facility of email updates has also been made available through the official Aadhaar App for a limited time).
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Changing Address Online: Even if you change the address by uploading a valid address proof at home through myAadhaar portal or app, the government charge fixed on the online payment gateway is still deducted.
If you are above 18 years of age and your photo has become old, or the thumb impression is not matching in the ration shop or bank due to the fingerprint being worn, then you biometric update Have to do:
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Government fee prescribed for this ₹125 Is.
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Big Advantage (Combo Update): If you have gone to the center for biometric update (photo/fingerprint), then get your mobile number, address or name also updated at the same time. As per UIDAI rules, only ₹ 125 will be charged for demographic update along with biometric update, the additional demographic charge of ₹ 75 is completely waived.
Young children’s fingerprints and facial features change as they age. Therefore, biometric update has been made mandatory for children twice by law:
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For the first time (at 5 to 7 years of age): It is mandatory to update all 10 fingerprints, iris and photo of the child once he turns 5 years old.
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Second time (at the age of 15 to 17): Adult biometric data is recorded upon completion of 15 years of age.
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Zero Fee: There is no cost of getting this procedure done within the prescribed age limit (5-7 years and 15-17 years), this service is provided by the government. completely free Is. If this update is done after the prescribed deadline, a fee of ₹ 125 has to be paid.
Often in rural and town areas, operators try to charge Rs 100 to Rs 200. To avoid this, keep these things in mind:
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Never forget to take a receipt: Whenever you make any update at the Aadhaar centre, be sure to ask for a computer-generated official acknowledgment receipt from the operator. At the bottom of this receipt, it is clearly printed how much government fee has been charged from you.
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Complain about asking for more money: If any operator asks for even a single rupee extra from the prescribed fee or refuses to give the receipt, you can immediately call the UIDAI toll-free helpline number. 1947 by calling or official email (email protected) But you can lodge a complaint with the name and address of that centre. If found guilty in the investigation, the operator’s ID is permanently blacklisted.