Aadhaar photo update helps when your face on Aadhaar is old, unclear, or fails visual checks. People also search change photo in Aadhaar card, Aadhaar photograph correction, and UIDAI photo update. Prefer an authorised Aadhaar Seva Kendra and official UIDAI process only.
Service: Photograph update · Authority: UIDAI · Hub: All Aadhaar Services · Portal: myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Aadhaar Photo Update — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service | Update / change Aadhaar photograph |
| Typical mode | Aadhaar Seva Kendra (live capture) |
| Auth | Biometrics + resident verification |
| Track | SRN on myAadhaar |
| After success | Download eAadhaar |
| Related | Biometric update |
When to Update Aadhaar Photo
- Childhood photo still on adult Aadhaar
- Blurry / dark / side-face capture
- Face authentication or bank KYC repeatedly fails
- Major appearance change over years
Photo Quality Tips (Before You Visit)
- Clean, front-facing look (operator captures per UIDAI camera standards)
- Avoid heavy sunglasses or caps unless for medical/religious norms accepted on site
- If biometrics fail often, combine with biometric update
Step-by-Step: Change Photo at Aadhaar Centre
- Find authorised update centre via uidai.gov.in.
- Carry Aadhaar number/PVC/eAadhaar print and fee.
- Request photo update (and other fields only if needed).
- Operator captures new photograph + verifies biometrics.
- Preview the photo on screen — ask for recapture if eyes closed/blur.
- Collect acknowledgement (SRN).
- Track status → download eAadhaar to confirm new image.
Online Status Check
- Open https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus/en.
- Enter SRN from the slip.
- On success, download eAadhaar from direct download link (mobile must work).
Fee & Scams
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Pay UIDAI fee with receipt | Pay WhatsApp agents for “online photo change” |
| Use only uidai.gov.in domains | Upload selfie to unknown websites |
| Keep SRN safely | Share OTP with anyone |
Photo / biometric related services — confirm at Seva Kendra as required
Open myAadhaar (Official UIDAI)Official Portal Links (After Completing the Steps)
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| myAadhaar | myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in |
| Check Aadhaar status | Check Aadhaar Status |
| Download eAadhaar | Direct download |
| UIDAI | uidai.gov.in |
| Locate centre | Centre locator on uidai.gov.in |
| Services hub | Aadhaar Services |
Related Aadhaar Services
- Aadhaar Biometric Update
- Aadhaar Name Correction
- Aadhaar Mobile Number Update
- Download Aadhaar Card Online
- Aadhaar DOB Update
- Aadhaar Email Update
- Aadhaar Gender Update
- All Aadhaar Services hub
Disclaimer
Independent guide; not affiliated with UIDAI. Confirm process and fees on official portals.
Summary: For Aadhaar photo update, visit an authorised centre, complete live photo + biometric capture, track SRN, then download new eAadhaar.