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NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
Lost Your Wallet? Here's How To Quickly Get Back Your Aadhaar, PAN And Other Vital Documents
In today's busy public transport and crowded streets, incidents of purse theft have become increasingly common. Often, it's not just the money that's lost, but important identity documents like Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, driving licenses, and bank cards too. Losing these essential items can create significant challenges. But there are steps you can take immediately to protect yourself and begin the process of reissuing your documents. First Step: File an FIR If your purse containing important documents is stolen, your first action should be to visit the nearest police station and lodge a complaint. Filing an FIR is not only necessary for security reasons but also becomes an official record. It serves as proof that your documents were stolen, which can protect you from any potential misuse of your identity. Block Your Bank Cards In case ATM or credit cards are also lost, contact your bank immediately and request to block the cards to prevent unauthorised transactions. Most banks offer 24/7 customer support for such emergencies. How to Reapply for Lost Documents: Aadhaar Card You can reprint your Aadhaar card by visiting the UIDAI website or any nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra. If your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar, you can even request a reprint from home. PAN Card To get a duplicate PAN card, visit the NSDL or UTIITSL website. Use the "Reprint PAN" or "Lost PAN" option. You'll need to submit some identity verification, and a copy of the FIR may be required. Driving License Go to and apply for a duplicate driving license. Upload the FIR copy and necessary documents during the application process. ATM or Credit Cards Visit your bank branch or call customer care to issue a new ATM or credit card. Some banks also allow you to request replacement cards through mobile apps or net banking. While losing your purse is distressing, knowing the correct process can reduce the inconvenience significantly. Always keep a digital backup of important documents and avoid carrying all originals together when commuting.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
UIDAI Launches Initiative to Update Aadhaar Biometric for Children via SchoolsETEducation
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. New Delhi, The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is poised to launch a nationwide initiative to expedite the biometric update of Aadhaar cards for children through schools in the next two months. The initiative aims to cover over 7 crore children whose biometric details have not yet been CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said the authority is currently testing the technology and expects it to be ready in the next 45-60 days. The project will be rolled out in a phased manner, beginning with schools and later extended to colleges for the second round of updates, which are required for children who attain the age of 15 to UIDAI guidelines, biometric updates become mandatory once a child is 5 years old. Children under 5 years are issued Aadhaar without biometric data. Failing to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) before age 7 could result in deactivation of the Aadhaar number. Updates between ages 5-7 are free of cost, but a fee of Rs 100 applies after age 7."Aadhaar is crucial for delivering benefits under several government schemes. We want children to get all the benefits at the right time. Through schools, we are trying to reach as many children in a convenient manner," Kumar UIDAI has reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and parents or guardians can update the details of their child at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise.A child's Aadhaar Biometrics can be updated for free between ages 5 and 7. A child under the age of five enrols for Aadhaar by providing the photograph, name, date of birth, gender, address and documents of proof. However, the fingerprints and iris biometrics of a child are not captured for Aadhaar enrolment below the age of five because these are not mature at that age, according to an official per existing rules, therefore, fingerprints, iris and photo are mandatorily required to be updated in his/her Aadhaar when the child reaches the age of five years. This is called the first Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU), the statement explained.
Hans India
20-07-2025
- Hans India
UIDAI plans to speed up children's Aadhaar biometric update through schools
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is poised to launch a nationwide initiative to expedite the biometric update of Aadhaar cards for children through schools in the next two months. The initiative aims to cover over 7 crore children whose biometric details have not yet been updated. UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said the authority is currently testing the technology and expects it to be ready in the next 45–60 days. The project will be rolled out in a phased manner, beginning with schools and later extended to colleges for the second round of updates, which are required for children who attain the age of 15 years. According to UIDAI guidelines, biometric updates become mandatory once a child is 5 years old. Children under 5 years are issued Aadhaar without biometric data. Failing to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) before age 7 could result in deactivation of the Aadhaar number. Updates between ages 5–7 are free of cost, but a fee of Rs 100 applies after age 7. 'Aadhaar is crucial for delivering benefits under several government schemes. We want children to get all the benefits at the right time. Through schools, we are trying to reach as many children in a convenient manner," Kumar said. Meanwhile, UIDAI has reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and parents or guardians can update the details of their child at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar centre. UIDAI has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise. A child's Aadhaar Biometrics can be updated for free between ages 5 and 7. A child under the age of five enrols for Aadhaar by providing the photograph, name, date of birth, gender, address and documents of proof. However, the fingerprints and iris biometrics of a child are not captured for Aadhaar enrolment below the age of five because these are not mature at that age, according to an official statement. As per existing rules, therefore, fingerprints, iris and photo are mandatorily required to be updated in his/her Aadhaar when the child reaches the age of five years. This is called the first Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU), the statement explained.
India.com
19-07-2025
- General
- India.com
Aadhaar news: After how many years do biometrics of children have to be updated on Aadhaar card? The answer is...
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues Aadhaar cards to the residents of India as identity and address proof. So far, it has issued the Aadhaar card to more than 90 percent of the population of India. The Aadhaar card is an important document not only for adults but also for children as it plays a vital role from school admission to identity verification, accessing government services and subsidies, and financial transactions, online and offline authentication, and streamlining the process of proving one's identity for different needs. Why is biometric information of children not taken for Aadhaar card? However, biometric information is not taken in the Aadhaar card of children initially because at a young age, fingerprints and iris scans are not clear. Hence, the Aadhaar card for children is made on the basis of photo and general information in the Aadhaar card of children. But after a certain age, biometrics have to be updated in the Aadhaar card of children. Here, we will tell you complete information about after how many years is it necessary to update the biometrics of children. When should the biometrics of children be updated on Aadhaar card? According to the rules of UIDAI, it is necessary to get the biometrics updated twice in the Aadhaar card of children. The first time when the child turns 5 years old and the second time when the individual turns 15. As per the process, fingerprints and eye scans are taken at the age of 5 years so that the child's Aadhaar record can be updated. After this, biometrics are updated once again at the age of 15 years. If you do not get this update done, then the Aadhaar card might be deactivated and hence, will not be valid in places like school, college, or bank. Therefore, it is necessary to get the biometric updated as soon as the child reaches the age of 15 years. What is the process to update children's Aadhaar? If you also have children in your house and the time has come to get their biometric updated, then you have to visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra. For this, you can book an appointment from the official website of UIDAI. You have to go to the Aadhaar center and fill the update form and the child's fingerprint; eye scan and new photo will be obtained. You will not have to pay any charge for biometric update. You can check the status of your updated report through the UIDAI website.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Time of India
You can report a family member's death to deactivate their Aadhaar number: UIDAI
How you can report death of a family member for Aadhaar number deactivation on myAadhaar portal Experts view on latest UIDAI move of Aadhaar deactivation after death How long does it take to deactivate Aadhaar after death? How can legal heirs check if an Aadhaar number has been deactivated? Online: Go to the MyAadhaar Portal ( ? Click on 'Check Aadhaar Status' ? Enter Aadhaar number. If deactivated, the system will show it as inactive or 'deactivated due to death.' Offline: Visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or enrollment center with basic ID documents. Officials there can confirm the status. Can legal heirs still file ITR if Aadhaar is deactivated? What if Aadhaar is wrongly deactivated by the UIDAI The Unique Identification Authority of India ( UIDAI ) has introduced a new facility that allows family members to report the death of a loved one through the my Aadhaar Portal. This move aims to prevent fraudulent use of the deceased's Aadhaar number for activities like claiming subsidies, opening bank accounts, or availing any other benefits from the has also recommended that Aadhaar number holders report the death of their family members on myAadhaar Portal after obtaining their death certificate from the municipal introduction of the new facility was announced via a press release dated July 16, UIDAI requested the Registrar General of India (RGI) to share death records linked with Aadhaar to the press release, 'UIDAI has launched a new service, 'Reporting of Death of a Family Member', on the myAadhaar Portal on 9th June 2025 for deaths registered in 24 States/UTs presently using the Civil Registration System. This portal allows individuals to report the death of their family members. The family member, after authenticating himself/herself, is required to provide Aadhaar number and Death Registration Number along with other demographic details of the deceased person on the portal. After the due process of validation of the information submitted by the family member, further action is taken for the deactivation, or otherwise, of the Aadhaar number of the deceased person. The process of integration of remaining States/UTs with the portal is currently underway.'UIDAI is also exploring the possibility of sourcing death records from banks and other Aadhaar ecosystem entities maintaining such information, said the press Wealth online spoke to experts about their views on the latest UIDAI move and here's what they have to Goger, Managing Partner, Blaze Legal – a law firm, says, 'When a person passes away, their Aadhaar card is not automatically deactivated, but the government has introduced ways to report the death to help delink Aadhaar from various services and prevent misuse. A key option is the 'Report Death of a Family Member' feature, available through some state portals, municipal offices, or Aadhaar Seva Kendras. This allows family members to submit the deceased's Aadhaar number, death certificate, and relationship proof to notify UIDAI.'Adding further, 'Further, to prevent misuse of Aadhaar data during this process, UIDAI also offers a lock/unlock feature using the Virtual ID (VID). This allows users to temporarily lock their Aadhaar number, making it unusable for authentication purposes. If the VID is available for the deceased (or was set before their passing), family members can use it to lock the Aadhaar online via the UIDAI portal, adding an extra layer of protection until formal deactivation is completed. These steps ensure that the Aadhaar is no longer active in government databases, helping to prevent fraud and stop unintended benefits. The issuance of a death certificate could be tied to the process of deactivation of the Aadhaar of the deceased. This will prevent identity theft and reduce the potential for fraud.'Alay Razvi, Managing Partner, Accord Juris – a law firm, says, 'As per UIDAI's latest guidelines (July 2025), Aadhaar is deactivated after a person's death once the death is officially registered and the details are matched with the Aadhaar database. This is done to prevent misuse of identity in such events where claims are made for subsidies or pensions or opening bank accounts using the deceased person's Aadhar ID.'Arya Tripathy, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas – a law firm, says, 'At present, registration of births and deaths are undertaken by state registrars under the Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969 (RBDA), and there is per se no legal provision requiring compulsory deactivation of Aadhaar of a deceased person. It remains optional, and where applied online through UIDAI website, UIDAI based on validation of death registration details issued by the concerned registrar proceeds to lock the biometric data associated with the deceased person's Aadhaar. Consequently, Aadhaar based authentication is disabled and the Aadhaar is considered deactivated.'Saswati Soumya Sahu, Partner, ANB Legal, says, 'A cautionary approach needs to be taken not to reassign the same Aadhaar number to another individual after the death of an individual. Deactivation will ensure that such biometric information is preserved and is adequately secured in a safe environment. The provision of nominee could ensure that they get entitled to the benefits of subsidies and other welfare programs after the death of an individual. This will also play an important role in estate matters, like closing accounts or meeting financial obligations. The nominee can inform the banks about the death in order to prevent misuse of the deceased's data.'Deactivation depends on the death being registered with the local authority and when it is digitally shared with UIDAI and matched with Aadhaar the system identifies a match, UIDAI automatically deactivates the Aadhaar number without requiring action from the from Blaze Legal says, 'Post verification and acceptance of the request, the UIDAI typically deactivates/delists the deceased's Aadhaar card within 90 days.'Legal heirs can find out if it has been deactivated in two ways:Razvi from Accord Juris, says, 'Yes, legal heirs can file Income Tax Returns (ITR) on behalf of the deceased, using the deceased's PAN number, even if their Aadhaar is deactivated. Aadhaar is not mandatory for deceased persons when filing through legal representatives. However, if Aadhaar-based e-verification or KYC is needed in any pending financial matter (e.g., mutual funds, bank account closure, insurance claims), reactivation may be necessary for smoother processing.'Arya Tripathy, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, says, "On July 7, 2025, UIDAI issued a circular elaborating the process through which a deactivated Aadhaar of a presumed deceased person can be reactivated. As per this circular, the presumed deceased can provide necessary details in the prescribed form to the nearest UIDAI regional/state office, who shall then examine the reactivation application and require the individual to visit the designated Aadhaar centre, where they can provide a fresh set of biometric data amongst other details as stipulated, and seek to reactivate. Such a process is required to be completed within 30 days, with the obligation on UIDAI to update the status of a reactivation request online. Further, where the Aadhaar is reactivated, UIDAI is obligated to inform the Registrar General of India under the RBDA."Tripathy from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, says, 'The circular and reactivation process comes as a welcome initiative to handle cases where deactivation was erroneous on account of the individual being alive, but it does not provide for reactivation mechanism for other scenarios such as where a deactivated Aadhaar is required for pending income-tax filings or for submission in any other legal or judicial process. It also does not permit any nominee or legal heir to invoke reactivation for any genuine case. It is pertinent to note here that under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), a data principal is vested with a right to nominate another individual who shall upon death or incapacity of the data principal act as their nominee regarding processing of their personal data and associated data protection rights.'
