Aadhaar deactivation after death: How to report a family member's death to UIDAI, documents needed and steps to follow

If a family member has passed away, their Aadhaar details may need attention to reduce the risk of identity misuse. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides an online facility that allows Aadhaar holders to report a family member’s death and initiate the process of deactivating the deceased person’s Aadhaar number.

Here is what you need to know about reporting a death to UIDAI, the documents required, and the steps involved.

Why should you report a family member’s death to UIDAI?

A 12-digit Aadhaar number is unique to each person and serves as an important identity credential for accessing various services, including banking. Reporting the death of its holder can help reduce the risk of unauthorised use of their identity details and prevent fraud.

The facility is available through the myAadhaar portal and requires the reporting family member to authenticate their identity before submitting the deceased person’s information.