Here are the detailed updates to Aadhaar card rules effective from November 1, 2025:
Updating Aadhaar Information Online
- You can now update demographic details like name, address, date of birth, and mobile number entirely online, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
- Submitted changes will be automatically verified against official government documents such as PAN card, passport, driving licence, or ration card, ensuring speedy and secure verification.
- Fees have been revised:
- Rs 75 for updates to name, address, or mobile number.
- Rs 125 for biometric updates including fingerprints, iris scan, or photograph.
- Biometric updates remain free for children aged 5-7 and 15-17 years.
- Online document updates on demographic details are free until June 14, 2026, after which the fee is Rs 75 for updates at enrolment centers.
- Reprint of Aadhaar costs Rs 40.
- Home enrolment service is Rs 700 for the first individual and Rs 350 for additional persons at the same address.
Mandatory Aadhaar-PAN Linking
- Every PAN cardholder must link their PAN with Aadhaar by December 31, 2025.
- Failure to link will result in PAN deactivation starting January 1, 2026, rendering it unusable for tax and financial transactions.
- Aadhaar verification is compulsory for new PAN card applicants in the application process.
Simplified KYC Process for Financial Institutions
- Banks and financial institutions can now use Aadhaar OTP, video KYC, or in-person verification for KYC compliance.
- This new method is paperless, making customer onboarding and verification faster and easier.
Significance of Changes
- These reforms provide much convenience by allowing Aadhaar updates from home and speeding up verification with automatic document checks.
- Strict enforcement of Aadhaar-PAN linkage ensures compliance that is crucial for preventing financial fraud and tax evasion.
- Users must act promptly to link Aadhaar and PAN to avoid any disruption in financial services.
These updates by UIDAI aim to balance user convenience with enhanced security and regulatory adherence in Aadhaar management.