As Aadhaar becomes the most important identification proof for the adult population of India, making changes to this ID card should be a smooth task. While the UIDAI, the apex Aadhaar-regulatory body, offers the online option to update Aadhaar, for some changes one must visit their nearby Aadhaar centre.
In this post, we will solve a very common query – “how to locate an Aadhaar Card centre near me”.
Adhaar Update Centre Near Me: How to Locate?
Before we proceed with the steps to locate an Aadhaar card centre near you, please note that you can update details in your Aadhaar at the same enrollment centre.
Now, we give you the steps to locate an Aadhaar update centre or Aadhaar Enrollment centre near you:
1. Go to UIDAI website.
2. Hover your cursor over “My Aadhaar”.
3. Click on “Locate an Enrollment Centre” under the “Get Aadhaar” column.
You’ll be taken to the follow page:
4. Click on any of the options to locate an Adhaar card centre, viz.:
4. a) Via State
4.b) Via Postal or PIN Code
4.c) Via Search Box
DID YOU KNOW?
Currently, there are more than 129 crore Aadhaar cardholders in India. This accounts to about 99% of the total Indian adult population. Yes, you read it right. 99%!
Aadhaar Sewa Kendra
Aadhaar Sewa Kendras or ASKs are Aadhaar offices or Adhaar centres that are directly run by the UIDAI. These centres offer all Adhaar-related solutions, be it enrollment of Adhaar or updating changes or corrections in Aadhaar.
Such Adhaar card centres serve multi-purposes of the following:
- Adhaar Card Enrollment Centre
- Adhaar Card Update Centre
- Adhaar Card Correction Centre
Aadhaar Sewa Kendras are air-conditioned offices which offer comfortable ambiance to get oneself enrolled for Aadhaar and make corrections or update changes to existing Adhaar cards.
Also, these Adhaar card centres (ASKs) are open on all 7 days of the week from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, (except on Public Holidays).
Services Available at Aadhaar Service Kendra (Aadhaar Centres)
The following services are available at all the Adhaar Card centres aka Aadhaar Service Kendra(s):
- Aadhaar Enrollment
- Correction/Update in existing Aadhaar Card details (Address, name, mobile number, etc.)
- Mandatory (and otherwise) Aadhaar Biometric Update (Photo, fingerprints and iris scan)
- Printing of Aadhaar Card
Charges for Aadhaar Card Updates
The following are the charges applicable for Aadhaar Card Correction/Updates:
| Purpose | Charges |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Enrollment | Free |
| Demographic Update | Rs 50 |
| Mandatory Biometric Update | Free |
| Non-Mandatory Biometric Update | Rs 100 |
Aadhaar Head Office
UIDAI or the Unique Identification Authority of India is the regulator of Aadhaar. UIDAI headquarter is located in the capital city of New Delhi.
- UIDAI headquarter Address:
Bangla Sahib Road
Behind Kali Mandir
Gole Market, New Delhi – 110001
- UIDAI Regional Office in Delhi:
Ground Floor, Pragati Maidan Metro Station
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi – 110001
- Aadhaar Toll Free Aadhaar Helpline Number: 1947
Aadhaar Centre Near Me: FAQs
Yes. Most of the Aadhaar centres, especially in Delhi, are open on Saturday and work between 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Aadhaar Sewa Kendra is Adhaar centre where all types of Aadhaar-related solutions are provided: enrollment, demographic update and biometric update along with printing of Aadhaar. These AC equipped centres are open all week (9:30 am – 5:30 pm).
Yes. As per the UIDAI guidelines, Aadhaar enrollment centres are open throughout the week from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
As per UIDIA, there are no charges for Aadhaar Card enrollment.on Sundays.
For mandatory biometric update (at the age of 5 and 15 years), there are no charges. For further updates in biometric, there is a Rs 50 charge (it’s inclusive of GST).vernment holidays.
Dial 1947 to reach Aadhaar Sampark Kendra. This is a toll-free service.
