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India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Everyone should know this new trick related to Aadhaar card, it will help in identifying real and fake Aadhaar quickly with...
New Aadhar update Aadhar card verification: With the rise in importance and usage of UIDAI authorised Aadhar card, the crime associated with it have also increased by leaps and bounds. Therefore, in order to control the rising cases of fraud using fake Aadhaar cards, where criminals use cloned or tampered Aadhaar details to take loans, get SIM cards, or commit identity theft, the Modi government has taken a massive step. Here are all the details you should know about identifying a fake Aadhar card. What is the new tool for Aadhar verification? You must have noticed that many people around yourself find out about the unauthorized loans or suspicious activities linked to their Aadhaar after its too late. To tackle this, UIDAI has introduced improved security features like a secure QR code on Aadhaar cards. As a part of the new move, users can scan this QR code using the official UIDAI QR Scanner app to instantly verify details such as name, date of birth, and photo. If the information doesn't match or the QR code is missing, the Aadhaar card may be fake. UIDAI accesses 1.55 crore death records to deactivate Aadhaar numbers In another significant update aimed at maintaining continued accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database, UIDAI has accessed 1.55 crore death records with the Registrar General of India for deactivating Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on Wednesday. How Aadhar deletion will prevent frauds? In order to prevent unauthorised usage of the Aadhaar number of any family member after their death, it is recommended that Aadhaar number holders report the death of their family members on the myAadhaar Portal after obtaining their death certificate from the death registering authorities, a statement said. Notably, no Aadhaar number is ever reassigned to another individual. However, in case of the death of a person, it is essential that his or her Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent identity fraud and unauthorised usage of such Aadhaar number, the statement explained. (With inputs from agencies)
News18
19-07-2025
- News18
How To Prevent Fraud By Deactivating Aadhaar Of A Deceased Family Member
Last Updated: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new service for reporting the death of a family member through the myAadhaar Portal. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released new guidelines to prevent the misuse of Aadhaar numbers following the death of an individual. UIDAI recently deactivated 1.17 crore deceased people's Aadhaar numbers in an effort to clean up its database. It has also introduced a new service— 'Reporting of Death of a Family Member" – on the myAadhaar Portal to assist existing Aadhaar cardholders in reporting the death of a family member. The purpose of the initiative is to prevent the fraudulent use of the deceased's Aadhaar number for purposes such as opening bank accounts, claiming subsidies, or receiving any other government benefits. UIDAI has also advised Aadhaar users to register their family members' deaths on the myAadhaar Portal following the acquisition of their death certificate from the local government. The new facility was introduced on June 9 on the myAadhaar Portal and officially announced on July 16, per The Economic Times. The online service is accessible in 24 states and Union Territories that utilise the Civil Registration System. Moreover, UIDAI recently asked the Registrar General of India (RGI) to provide death records that are connected to Aadhaar IDs. · Open the myAadhaar Portal on UIDAI using · Select the newly introduced option 'Report Death of a Family Member.' · Enter your OTP and Aadhaar number to log in. · Enter the deceased person's information, such as their Death Registration Number and Aadhaar number. · Upload the death certificate obtained from the local government. · Verify your relationship to the deceased. · Complete the procedure and submit the self-declaration. Following the appropriate procedure for verifying the data provided by the family member, the deceased person's Aadhaar number will be deactivated by UIDAI. In certain instances, UIDAI automatically deactivates the Aadhaar number without the family's involvement once the system finds a match. Furthermore, UIDAI is looking at the prospect of obtaining death records from banks and other Aadhaar ecosystem organisations that keep track of them. States are also receiving assistance from the Aadhaar-issuing agency in locating the holders of deceased Aadhaar numbers. States are being given access to the demographic information of Aadhaar number holders who are above 100 years old as a pilot project to confirm that they are still alive. After receiving a verification report, the required validation will be completed before the Aadhaar number is deactivated. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Upturn
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
How to report a death and deactivate Aadhaar? Check new rules of UIDAI
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 18, 2025, 10:04 IST The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued new rules to curb misuse of Aadhaar numbers after a person's death. Over 1.17 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased individuals have already been deactivated, and now UIDAI has made the process simpler for families through an online facility. UIDAI has introduced a service called 'Reporting of Death of a Family Member' on its myAadhaar Portal to help families deactivate the Aadhaar number of a deceased person, preventing fake claims and fraud. The facility is currently available in 24 states and Union Territories that use the Civil Registration System. How to report a death and deactivate Aadhaar? Get an official death certificate from your local municipal authority. Visit: Select 'Report Death of a Family Member'. Log in using your Aadhaar number and OTP. Enter the deceased person's Aadhaar number and Death Registration Number. Upload the death certificate. Confirm your relationship with the deceased. Submit the self-declaration and complete the process. UIDAI then verifies the submitted details against official records and deactivates the Aadhaar if a match is found. In some cases, the Aadhaar may already be deactivated automatically when official death records are shared with UIDAI. UIDAI is also collaborating with the Registrar General of India and exploring ways to receive death records from banks and other agencies to make the process seamless. The initiative is part of UIDAI's ongoing effort to ensure an accurate and secure national identity system. More states and Union Territories are expected to be added to the portal soon. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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.'
Business Standard
17-07-2025
- Business Standard
UIDAI takes proactive measures to maintain continued accuracy
In order to maintain the continued accuracy of the Aadhaar database, UIDAI has proactively taken measures to obtain death records from various sources and deactivate Aadhaar numbers after due validation. The UIDAI has started deactivating Aadhaar of deceased persons to prevent misuse of their identity proof, and disabled over 1.17 crore such unique 12-digit numbers till date, an official statement said on Wednesday. As part of initiatives, the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) has started a new service - Reporting of Death of a Family Member - on the myAadhaar Portal for deaths registered in 24 states and Union Territories (UTs), to allow individuals to report the death of their family members."In order to maintain the continued accuracy of the Aadhaar database, UIDAI has proactively taken the following measures to obtain death records from various sources and deactivate Aadhaar numbers after due validation," the statement said.
