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Kolkata: Updating Aadhaar card with KYC information is one of the primary responsibilities of Aadhaar card holders. There is going to be a significant rule change frpm November 1 which will enable users to update their name, address, date of birth and mobile number online without uploading any documents. Under the new rules, the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) will verify information from other government databases such as PAN, passport, driving license, ration card, birth certificate and school records. This will result in saving time and expedite the updating process without depending on the card holder to initiate action. Visiting an Aadhaar center will only be required for biometric updates such as fingerprint and/or iris.
Some change has been done in the fees from October 1 this year. These are the following:
Demographic Update (Rs 75): Pertains to changing name, address, date of birth, mobile number or email (earlier fee was Rs 50)
Biometric Update (Rs 125): For updating fingerprint, iris, or photo (earlier Rs 100)
Free Update for Children: One-time biometric update is free for children aged between five and seven years and 15 to 17 years
For children aged 7–15: Free update will be available until September 2026
Document update costs applicable at Aadhaar Rs 75 at the center, but free online until June 2026
PAN and Aadhaar linking has to be done by December 31, 2025. If one fails to do so, PAN will be deactivated from the first day of the new year (2026). This will lead to problems in investments in mutual funds, demat accounts or tax-saving investments.
For the benefit of the common person, UIDAI and NPCI have introduced new features like offline KYC and Aadhaar e-KYC Setu. The beauty of this system is it enables banks and NBFCs to identify customers without knowing their full Aadhaar number. This, in turn, increases data privacy while simplifying the account opening process. Banks and financial institutions will only perform KYC on active and non-duplicate Aadhaar numbers. If your Aadhaar number is found to be invalid or duplicate, bank account or investment processing can be suspended. UIDAI says users should periodically check their Aadhaar status on the UIDAI website or mAadhaar app.
New KYC and fraud monitoring rules will apply to the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) from January 1 of next year. Moreover, post office RD, PPF, and NSC accounts can now be opened using Aadhaar e-KYC. If Aadhaar is not linked or is outdated, deposits or withdrawals may be blocked.
Check your Aadhaar status on the UIDAI website or mAadhaar app.
Check the status of PAN-Aadhaar linking on the Income Tax portal.
Update Aadhaar in bank and investment accounts.
Rural users should consult their cooperative bank or Aadhaar service center for AePS rules.
Regularly update KYC details related to Aadhaar
