If a person dies, it is important for family members to deactivate the deceased person’s Aadhaar card. Now, let’s find out why deactivating an Aadhaar card is important.
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Aadhaar card has become the most important identification document in India today. It is used for many essential services, from government schemes, banking, pensions, and mobile connections. Therefore, if a person dies, it is essential for family members to deactivate the deceased person’s Aadhaar card. Let’s find out why deactivating the Aadhaar card is necessary.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has so far deactivated the Aadhaar numbers of more than 25 million deceased individuals to ensure the integrity of the Aadhaar database and prevent fraud.
Why is it important to deactivate Aadhaar after death?
According to the government, if a person’s Aadhaar remains active after death, it could lead to identity theft and misuse of government benefits, pensions, subsidies, or other facilities. Therefore, it is crucial to deactivate the deceased person’s Aadhaar card promptly to prevent misuse.
How to Deactivate a Deceased Person’s Aadhaar
If you wish to deactivate a deceased person’s Aadhaar card, UIDAI has launched a special feature on the myAadhaar portal. Under this feature, any family member can deactivate their deceased relative’s Aadhaar.
To do this, the family member must first authenticate themselves on the portal, which is called Reporting of Death of a Family Member. Essential information such as the deceased person’s Aadhaar number, death registration number, name, and date of birth must be provided. UIDAI verifies the information provided. After verification, the Aadhaar number is deactivated. This entire process is online, saving the family from repeated visits to offices.
How to Avoid Aadhaar Fraud
UIDAI has taken several steps to secure Aadhaar, such as biometric locking, which allows Aadhaar holders to lock their fingerprint and iris. Face authentication, or liveness detection, is also available, which prevents fake identities. UIDAI also ensures that the core biometric information of Aadhaar holders is not shared with anyone.
