Aadhaar New Rules: There’s news of significant relief for Aadhaar card holders. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced several new rules to make the Aadhaar update process faster, easier, and completely digital.
These new rules will come into effect on November 1, 2025. Under these rules, people will now be able to update their name, address, date of birth, and mobile number online from the comfort of their homes. They will no longer need to stand in long queues at Aadhaar service centers.
UIDAI says that the aim of these changes is to make Aadhaar services more secure, user-friendly and time-saving than before.
What will change?
1. Online Aadhaar update facility
Until now, people had to visit an Aadhaar service center to make any corrections or changes. However, the new system will allow the entire process to be completed online via the UIDAI portal. The information submitted by users will be digitally verified using government documents such as a PAN card, passport, driver’s license, or ration card. This will make the process both faster and more reliable.
2. New deadline for Aadhaar-PAN linking
According to new UIDAI guidelines, Aadhaar-PAN linking has been made mandatory for all PAN holders. The deadline for this is December 31, 2025. If this deadline is missed, the PAN card will be deactivated from January 1, 2026. This will impact tax and other financial transactions. Additionally, those who obtain a new PAN card will now be required to complete Aadhaar-based verification.
3. Digital KYC is now completely paperless
UIDAI has also digitized the KYC process for banks and financial institutions. Customers will now be able to complete their KYC through three methods: Aadhaar OTP-based verification, video KYC, and in-person verification (optional). This new system will complete the account opening and identity verification process in just a few minutes.
4. Aadhaar update fees have also changed.
UIDAI has also announced a new fee structure for Aadhaar services.
– Now a fee of Rs 75 will be charged for updating name, address or mobile number.
– The fee for biometric update (fingerprint, iris or photo) has been increased to Rs 125.
– Biometric update is completely free for children (5–7 years and 15–17 years).
– Online document update is also free till June 14, 2026.
– After June 14, 2026, the update fee will be Rs 75.
– Aadhaar reprint fee will be Rs 40.
– The fee for home enrolment service will be Rs 700 (first person) and Rs 350 (second person at the same address).
Message from UIDAI
UIDAI officials said this digital-first approach will give citizens the freedom to manage their Aadhaar-related information themselves and make services more transparent. However, they warned that the Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline is crucial. Failure to meet it could lead to serious difficulties in financial transactions and tax-related matters.
