Aadhaar Services 2026 — UIDAI's Full Citizen Suite
Direct answer. UIDAI's citizen services include: Aadhaar enrolment, mAadhaar app, online address/name/DOB updates, Aadhaar Lock (anti-fraud), eKYC for paperless verification, and PVC Aadhaar card delivery. Most via uidai.gov.in OR mAadhaar app.
Key services
- Get Aadhaar — enrolment at Aadhaar Seva Kendra (free, ~1 hour).
- mAadhaar app — digital Aadhaar in your phone.
- Aadhaar Update online: mobile, address (with valid OVD). ₹50.
- At Seva Kendra: name, DOB, biometrics. ₹50–100.
- Aadhaar Lock — biometric/demographic lock to prevent fraud. Free.
- eKYC — paperless KYC for any service. Free.
- PVC Aadhaar card — printed plastic card via post. ₹50.
- Verify Aadhaar — verify any Aadhaar offline (via your phone).
Aadhaar Lock (most under-used; most powerful for fraud prevention)
- mAadhaar app → “Lock Biometrics” → enable.
- Now: no biometric authentication can use your Aadhaar (eKYC, payment, etc.).
- Unlock momentarily when needed (for KYC) → re-lock immediately.
If your Aadhaar gets misused (digital arrest scam, phishing, etc.), this is your first line of defence.
Common services
| Service | Where | Cost |
| Aadhaar enrolment | Aadhaar Seva Kendra | Free |
| Mobile update | uidai.gov.in / app | ₹50 |
| Address update | uidai.gov.in / app | ₹50 |
| Name / DOB update | Seva Kendra | ₹50–100 |
| Biometric update | Seva Kendra | ₹100 |
| PVC card | Online portal | ₹50 |
| eKYC | Anywhere via OTP | Free |
| Aadhaar Lock | mAadhaar app | Free |