How to Deactivate Aadhaar Card After Death: Complete Steps & Procedures
Properly deactivate your deceased loved one's Aadhaar card to avoid misuse and prevent fraud. Learn how through UIDAI's MyAadhaar portal with these steps.
Highlights
- •Deactivate Aadhaar after death
- •Follow UIDAI guidelines
- •Use MyAadhaar portal for deactivation
- •Check status online or at service center
When dealing with the loss of a loved one, it's crucial to ensure their important documents, including the Aadhaar card, are managed correctly. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recommends deactivating an Aadhaar card posthumously to prevent misuse and fraud. Here's how to proceed.
Steps to Deactivate Aadhaar Card After Death
To deactivate your Aadhaar card due to someone's death, you can follow these steps:
- Gather a death certificate: Obtain the death registration number from it, which is essential for verification.
- Access MyAadhaar Portal: Visit MyAadhaar and log in using their Aadhaar number and provide an OTP for verification.
- Select the 'Report Death of a Family Member' option: This is under the 'Services' section. Fill out the required information, including the deceased's Aadhaar number and death registration details.
- Verify your identity**: Use biometric data or another form of authentication to complete the process.
- Submit your request: Once all steps are completed, submit it for verification.
You can check if the Aadhaar card has been deactivated using MyAadhaar Portal's 'Check Deceased Aadhaar Deactivation Status' feature or by visiting an Aadhaar Service Center. Reporting death and deactivating the card help prevent fraudulent activities involving their identity.
