Aadhaar Service Fees Revised from October 1: Key Changes, New Rates, and Exemptions Explained

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new fee structure for Aadhaar related services, effective October 1, 2025, and valid until September 30, 2028. A further revision will apply for the period between October 1, 2028, and September 30, 2031, marking the first structured multi-year fee revision plan in recent years.

What’s Changing?

Under the updated structure, the standard service charges have been increased:

• Services that earlier cost ₹50 will now be priced at ₹75.
• Services that were ₹100 will now cost ₹125.
• In the next phase (from October 2028), ₹75 services will rise to ₹90, while ₹125 services will increase to ₹150.

This revision aims to align fees with operational costs and streamline the Aadhaar update process over the next six years.

Biometric and Demographic Updates

• For children aged 5–7 years and teenagers 15–17 years, biometric updates will continue to be free of charge.
• For adults and other categories, biometric updates will now cost ₹125.
• Changes to details like name, gender, date of birth, address, or contact information will remain free if done along with biometric updates.
• Standalone demographic updates now cost ₹75, up from ₹50.
• Updates made through the myAadhaar portal remain free until June 14, 2026.
• Updates made at enrolment centres will now cost ₹75.

Home Enrolment Charges

For residents opting for home enrolment services, UIDAI will charge ₹700 (including GST) plus the standard applicable service fees. If multiple residents at the same address use this service, the first enrollee will pay ₹700, while each additional enrollee will be charged ₹350.

Fee Structure Table

Note: For all other Aadhaar services and their respective charges, please visit the official UIDAI website.

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Conclusion

These revisions are designed to ensure financial sustainability for enrolment agencies and improve service delivery. While most biometric updates for children remain free, adults and those seeking demographic only updates will need to pay slightly higher charges going forward.

The advance announcement gives residents ample time to plan Aadhaar updates and take advantage of temporary exemptions especially online demographic updates, which are free until mid-2026.

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