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.
If you live abroad: see the NRI India Problem Solver hub for bank, property, PAN, passport and parent-emergency guides built for NRIs.
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 |
Related
If the formal channel fails, escalate via RTI
If your Aadhaar service request isn't resolved through the regular complaint route, you can file an RTI to force the public authority to either act or explain in writing why they haven't. The fee is ₹10 (free if you're BPL).
- Draft your application: AI RTI Drafter
- Calculate timelines: Timeline Calculator
- If PIO doesn't reply in 30 days: Deemed refusal first appeal
- If PIO rejects without reason: S.8 rejection appeal
- Sample applications: Sample RTI library
Sources
Visual / Infographic prompts
- Infographic concept: mAadhaar feature grid: Lock biometric · Update online (mobile/address) · eKYC · PVC card delivery · Verify any Aadhaar offline.
SVG icon prompts (use any AI image gen)
- Minimal Aadhaar card icon with lock symbol overlay.
- Smartphone with mAadhaar app and biometric fingerprint.
- Aadhaar enrolment booth icon.
Feature image prompt
Realistic photo of an Indian senior citizen at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra updating their address, operator helping, modern booth setup.
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