Aadhaar is issued and managed by UIDAI. Any request for update or correction is processed by UIDAI and after proper verification; details are updated in the Aadhaar card. An applicant has to submit the required documents for placing a request with UIDAI. It is worth noting that you can visit any of the Aadhaar Enrolment Centres in India to get your details updated in Aadhaar card. You have to pay a fee of ₹ 50 + GST to avail all facilities at the Aadhar centre.
The Unique Identification Authority of India has started the online appointment booking to avail Aadhaar services at Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASK). This centres will provide Aadhaar related services like new enrolment, name update, address update, etc. Currently, these services are provided by Unquie Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in selected government offices, post offices and banks.
Facilities in ASK
- New Aadhaar enrolment
- Name update
- Address update
- Mobile number update
- Email id update
- Date of Birth update
- Gender update
- Biometric (fingerprints + iris + photo) update
Requirements for online booking of appointment
A mobile number and the details of the relevant valid documents is required for booking an appointment.
In case of enrolling for a new Aadhaar card, there will not be any charges to be paid at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. For updating, any detail in your existing Aadhaar card, a fee of Rs.50 will be charged at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Procedure for Online Appointment Booking
Step 1: Visit the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) portal to book an appointment.
Step 2: Now, click on ” My Aadhaar” option from the menu bar, which is displayed on the homepage of the portal.
Step 3: Select “Book an appointment” option and a new web page appears.
Step 4: Click on “Book an appointment” at UIDAI run Aadhaar Seva Kendra option if the applicant belongs to the cities like Patna, Delhi, Banglore, Lucknow, Agra, Bhopal, Chennai, Vijaywada, Hisar and Chandigarh.
Step 5: On the next page, select the respective “City or Location” and then click on “Proceed to book an appointment” button.
Step 6: Once you have selected the ‘City or Location’, and then you will be redirected to a next page.
Step 7: Then, the applicant will have to select from the Aadhaar services options displayed on the current page. The options are “Aadhaar Update” or “New Aadhaar” or “Manage Appointment”.
Step 8: For new application, the applicant has to click on “New Aadhaar” option.
Step 9: If the applicant wants to update details select the ‘Aadhaar Update’ option and enter the updated mobile number, captcha code and generated a valid one-time password (OTP) so that the applicant will have to verify the application by entering the OTP received in the registered mobile number.
Step 10: Upon successful OTP verification, the applicant needs to fill the online form, which consists of appointment details, personal details, Aadhaar number, regional language, state, city and Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Step 11: After filling appointment details, personal details, the applicant needs to select the time slot for booking the appointment.
Step 12: Check your appointment details and in case of any discrepancy, click on “Previous” button and correct the mistakes if the details are valid then click on “Submit” button to complete the online booking of your appointment.
Step 13: After the submission of details, the confirmation message, along with an appointment booking number, will be sent to the applicant registered mobile number.
FAQs
What is an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK)?
An Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) is a dedicated center set up by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for Aadhaar-related services. These centers offer a range of services such as Aadhaar enrollment, updating details, and providing assistance with Aadhaar-related queries.
How can I locate the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra?
You can locate the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra by visiting the UIDAI website or using the mAadhaar mobile app. The website has a section for finding the closest ASK center using your location or entering a PIN code.