Aadhar Card Update: How To Change Your Photo On Aadhaar Card? Know Here

Aadhar Card Update: It takes 90 days for the picture to get updated and cardholders have to pay Rs 100 plus GST for changing the photo.

Written by: India.com Business Desk Edited by: Raghav Aggarwal

Published: February 18, 2022, 1:09 PM IST

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New Delhi: Aadhaar card has become indispensable for Indians. It serves as a one-stop identification number for the citizens of India. The Aadhar number is a 12-digit identification number and it is issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The number contains details of biometrics, photo, address etc.

The cardholders can get their details updated online or offline. However, if one wants to get their iris and finger print updated, they need to visit the nearby Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.

The process is fairly simple and one has to pay Rs 100 (plus GST) for the service. Also, the process can be checked at any time on  the UIDAI website. The details take 90 days to be updated on the Aadhaar portal. Once updated, the user can download the new copy from the portal and get it printed for use.

To update the photo, one can follow the below-mentioned steps.

1. Go to the link https://uidai.gov.in/my-aadhaar/update-aadhaar.html
2. Download Aadhaar Enrollment Form and fill the required details
3. Submit the form at the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre
4. The executive at the center will verify the details and capture a new picture
5. You will be asked to pay a fees of Rs 100 plus GST
6. After Payment, collect the acknowledgement slip with the Update Request Number (URN)
7. The details will be updated in 90 days.
8. Using the URN, you can check the Aadhaar card update status on UIDAI website.
9. You cannot update picture through Self Service Update Portal online.