Aadhaar deactivated due to this reason?
Step-by-step procedure to reactivate Aadhaar number
Jul 11, 2025
Synopsis
UIDAI has introduced a reactivation procedure for Aadhaar numbers wrongly deactivated due to incorrect death records. Individuals can submit a reactivation request with biometric information to the nearest Regional/State Office. Upon verification, the Aadhaar number will be reactivated, and the Registrar of Births and Deaths will be notified, ensuring accurate records.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced an official reactivation procedure for cases where an individual's Aadhaar number has been wrongly deactivated due to their name being mistakenly listed in death records. This often happens when there is a data mismatch or an error in the death registration process, leading to the assumption that the Aadhaar number holder is deceased.
Does UIDAI deactivates Aadhaar on death of the person?
According to the UIDAI circular issued on July 7, 2025, “UIDAI deactivates the Aadhaar number of the deceased person based on validation and matching of death registration details with the database of death registering authority and Aadhaar database.”
What is Aadhaar?
Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India. Aadhaar number is unique for each individual and will remain valid for life time. Aadhaar number will help the residents to avail various services provided by banking, mobile phone connections and other government and non government services in due course.
Who can apply for Aadhaar reactivation?
So, if your Aadhaar number has been deactivated because you were mistakenly reported as deceased, don’t panic. Here is the procedure below for reactivation of his/her Aadhaar number:
Step-by-step procedure to reactivate your Aadhaar number
Submit request:
Aadhaar number holder must submit the request for reactivation of his or her Aadhaar number in the prescribed application format (Annexure) to the nearest Regional Office/State Office through post, email or in person.
Submit biometric:
On receipt of such request, concerned office will examine the request and call the Aadhaar number holder at a designated Aadhaar centre for submitting his or her full biometric information (face, iris and fingers) under the supervision of UIDAI official, within two weeks of receipt of such application.
Status of Aadhaar disposal:
The concerned office will inform the Aadhaar number holder about the status of disposal of the request within 30 days of submission of the biometric information. The status of disposal of the request will also be intimated to the Aadhaar number holder through SMS. The Aadhaar number holder may also check the same on ‘myAadhaar’ portal.
Registrar of births and deaths will be informed
The Aadhaar number will be reactivated and UIDAI will inform registrar of births and deaths concerned with a copy to the Registrar General of India and the Aadhaar number holder.
As per the circular, “In case, it is established that Aadhaar number was deactivated based on reported deceased status but the Aadhaar number holder is alive, the Aadhaar number will be reactivated and UIDAI will inform Registrar of Births and Deaths concerned with a copy to Registrar General of India and the Aadhaar number holder.”
Details required for reactivation of Aadhaar number
Aadhaar holders who wish to reactivate should keep the below details ready.
Aadhaar number
Name, gender, and date of birth
Address, district, and state
Mobile number and email (if available)
Parent’s Aadhaar details (if under 18)
Signature or thumb impression, place, and date
A full format of the application is provided in the UIDAI circular (Annexure).
[The Economic Times]
