From linking your phone number to your Aadhaar card to updating important biometric details, you may have to visit the Aadhaar centre for several reasons. If you are trying to find your nearest Aadhaar centre which is operational, here is our quick guide.
Here’s how to find your nearest operational Aadhaar centre
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the agency responsible for Aadhaar database, has a feature on its website where genuine and date verified Aadhaar enrolment and updation centres can be checked. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use UIDAI’s website to check: Step 1: Go here: https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx
Source: UIDAI Website
Step 2: There are three methods to search for an official Aadhaar enrolment and updation centre. One is by state, the second is by pin code, and the third is by search box where one can type in the city, district, etc. Use any of the methods at your convenience.
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Step 3: We have used pin code here to search the nearest Aadhaar updation centre. Type in the pin code in the appropriate column. If you click on the ‘show only permanent centres’ option, it will show you a list of permanent Aadhaar updation centre available in the area. However, do note that UIDAI also has temporary centres. If you don’t click on the ‘show only permanent centres’ option, it will show both temporary and permanent Aadhaar centre in an area. Fill out the captcha and then click on the ‘Locate a Centre’ button.
Source: UIDAI Website
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Step 4: A new webpage will open. This new webpage will have a list of all the enrolment centres. One will also be able to see the date of the update too just below the address of the said enrolment/ updation centre.
Source: UIDAI Website
What services can be updated at the enrolment centres?
“In case you are visiting the Permanent Enrolment centre, you can get both Demographics (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile & Email) & Biometrics (Finger Prints, Iris & Photograph) updated,” stated an FAQ published by UIDAI.
Is there any fee involved for the updation of the Aadhaar details?
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“For updation in Aadhaar, either Demographic or Biometric, you have to pay Rs. 50/- (including taxes) to the service provider each time you get your details updated,” mentioned an FAQ published by UIDAI.
What to do if an Aadhaar-linked mobile number is lost?
“In case you have lost/do not anymore possess the mobile number that is registered in your Aadhaar, you have to personally visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre for updating the mobile number in your Aadhaar. Do note that the updates of mobile numbers in Aadhaar cannot be done through online mode,” read an FAQ published by UIDAI.