Summary:
UIDAI has made several important changes related to Aadhaar card in 2025. Update fees have increased, PAN linking has become mandatory, and KYC rules have also been tightened. If you have a bank or investment account, these changes are important for you.
Increase in Aadhaar Update Charges
UIDAI has increased the fee for Aadhaar updates from October 1, 2025.
Demographic updates, such as name, address, date of birth, or mobile number, will now cost ₹75 (previously ₹50).
Biometric updates, such as fingerprints or photos, will cost ₹125 (previously ₹100).
Biometric updates for children (5–7 years and 15–17 years) will now be free once.
Online document updates will be free until June 14, 2026, while online verification will cost ₹75.
Linking Aadhaar with PAN is now mandatory
The government has reiterated that linking Aadhaar with PAN is mandatory.
If this is not done, your PAN may become “inoperative.”
This could cause problems opening a Demat account, investing in mutual funds, or tax-related matters.
New KYC and Verification Rules
UIDAI has made the e-KYC process more secure. Now, banks or financial institutions will be able to verify a customer’s identity without having to look at the entire Aadhaar number.
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