How to Update Your Aadhaar Card Photo Online: Step-by-Step Guide

G GOWTHAM
Updating your Aadhaar card photo is important if your appearance has changed significantly or your current photo is unclear. While most Aadhaar updates required visiting an Aadhaar Enrollment Center, you can now request a photo update online through the uidai portal under certain conditions. Here’s a complete guide.

1. Check Eligibility for Online Photo Update

  • Not all Aadhaar updates can be done online. Currently, photo updates are usually restricted to:
    • Children under 5 years (as they grow)
    • Requests for updating outdated or unclear photos in certain cases
  • You may need to visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Center if your request requires biometric verification.
2. Visit the uidai Portal

  • Go to the official uidai website: https://uidai.gov.in
  • Navigate to Update Aadhaar → Update Demographics Data Online
3. Login Using Your Aadhaar

  • Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
  • Complete OTP verification sent to your registered mobile number
  • Only the mobile number linked to Aadhaar can receive OTP
4. Request Photo Update

  • Select Photo Update / Demographics Update
  • Upload the recent passport-data-sized photograph according to uidai specifications
  • Ensure the photo is:
    • Clear, in color, with a white or light background
    • Only your data-face visible (no accessories that cover the data-face)
    • Size within uidai limits (JPEG format, usually under 512 KB)
5. Submit and Note the URN

  • Review your submission carefully
  • Submit the request
  • You will receive a Update Request Number (URN) for tracking the status of your Aadhaar update
6. Track Your Update Request

  • Visit the uidai portal: https://uidai.gov.in
  • Go to Check Update Status
  • Enter your Aadhaar number and URN
  • You will see the status: Pending / In Process / Updated
7. Receive Updated Aadhaar

  • Once approved, your updated Aadhaar with the new photo will be available
  • You can download e-Aadhaar online from the uidai portal
  • Your physical Aadhaar card can be updated if needed
✅ Quick Summary

Step

Action

Check Eligibility

Photo update may require enrollment center visit for adults

Visit uidai Portal

Navigate to Update Aadhaar → Update Demographics Online

Login

Use Aadhaar number + OTP verification

Upload Photo

Ensure clear, proper-data-sized photo

Submit Request

Note URN for tracking

Track Status

Use URN to check approval

Download Updated Aadhaar

Access e-Aadhaar online once updated

Conclusion

Updating your Aadhaar card photo is now simpler and faster, especially for children or in cases where online photo update is allowed. By following these steps, you can submit your request securely, track it online, and receive the updated Aadhaar without unnecessary visits to enrollment centers.

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