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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Sneha Kulkarni

Aadhaar email update to be free via mobile app from July 1; UIDAI waives Rs 75 fee for six months

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that it will temporarily waive off the Rs 75 fee currently charged for updating your email address through the Aadhaar mobile app.

According to an official notification, "It has been decided to waive off the charges (i.e., Rs 75) for availing service of email address update through the Aadhaar mobile application and make it free of cost for a period of six months with effect from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026."

At present, Aadhaar users have to pay Rs 75 to update their email address. This charge will be waived off completely during the six-month promotional period.

If you have your email ID linked with your Aadhaar card, you can receive all important notifications on time, helping you to stay updated.

The UIDAI recently launched the Aadhaar mobile application to provide Aadhaar-related services to users in a secure and convenient manner.

The waiver of charges will remain in force from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. After this period, the UIDAI may review the policy and decide whether to extend the waiver or reinstate the fee.

Mode of free email ID update: Aadhaar mobile application only

The waiver applies specifically to email address updates carried out through the Aadhaar mobile app. Users opting for other modes of updating Aadhaar details should check the applicable charges on the UIDAI's official channels.

How to verify email in Aadhaar online?

For the online verification of your email address linked with Aadhaar, enter the required details on the verification page, select the 'Verify Email Address' option, and provide your Aadhaar number and mobile number registered with Aadhaar before submitting the request.

Which details are required for onboarding on the Aadhaar app?

You should have a smartphone (Android version 9.0 and above and iOS version 16.0 and above) with internet connectivity.

Which services are available on the Aadhaar mobile app?

At present, the Aadhaar app offers various services like - mobile number update, address update, biometric lock/unlock, selective sharing of Aadhaar verifiable credential, check authentication history, download e-Aadhaar, share contact card, track my request, etc.

Is there any fee involved for online updation of demographics details on Aadhaar mobile app?

Yes, for the online update of demographic information, you have to pay Rs 75/- (including GST).

Who is an Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH)?

ANH is an individual who has been assigned a 12-digit Aadhaar number by the UIDAI.

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