UIDAI Deactivates 2 Crore Aadhaar IDs of Deceased Individuals, Urges Families to Report Deaths Online

Highlights

• UIDAI has deactivated Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals to prevent misuse and identity fraud.
• Verified death records were sourced from RGI, state/UT administrations, PDS and NSAP.
• Families can report deaths via the myAadhaar portal, currently active in 25 states/UTs.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of an ongoing nationwide database clean-up, a government statement confirmed.

To ensure accuracy, UIDAI has collected verified death data from several official sources including the Registrar General of India (RGI), state and union territory administrations, the Public Distribution System, and the National Social Assistance Programme. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) also noted that UIDAI is considering collaborations with financial institutions and other agencies to improve access to authenticated data on deceased persons.

While Aadhaar numbers are permanently unique and never reassigned, UIDAI stressed the importance of deactivating them after an individual’s death to prevent misuse.

In a press note, UIDAI stated, “No Aadhaar number is ever re-assigned to another individual. However, in case of the death of a person, it is essential that his/her Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent potential identity fraud, or unauthorised usage of such Aadhaar number for availing welfare benefits.”

How To Report Death of Family Members?

To simplify the process for families, UIDAI earlier rolled out a dedicated “Reporting of death of a family member” service on the myAadhaar portal. This feature is currently functional for deaths registered in 25 states and UTs via the Civil Registration System, with integration for the remaining regions still underway.

Through the portal, family members can authenticate themselves and enter the deceased person’s Aadhaar number, Death Registration Number, and demographic details.

UIDAI cross-checks the information before proceeding with deactivation.

MeitY has encouraged Aadhaar holders to make use of the online reporting service after obtaining the official death certificate from the relevant authorities. This is to ensure the database remains accurate and preventing any potential misuse.

FAQs

Q1. How many Aadhaar numbers have been deactivated by UIDAI?

Answer. UIDAI has deactivated over 2 crore Aadhaar IDs belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide clean-up.

Q2. Why is it important to deactivate Aadhaar after death?

Answer. Deactivation prevents identity fraud and misuse of Aadhaar numbers for welfare benefits or unauthorised activities.

Q3. How can families report the death of a member for Aadhaar deactivation?

Answer. Families can use the “Reporting of death of a family member” service on the myAadhaar portal, currently active in 25 states/UTs, by submitting Aadhaar, Death Registration Number, and demographic details for verification.

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