Over 1.17 Crore Aadhaar Numbers of Deceased Already Deactivated, More Under Process
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has started deactivating Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals to prevent identity misuse. Aadhaar, a 12-digit unique identification number issued to every Indian resident, remains vulnerable to fraud if not cancelled after death.
To simplify the process, UIDAI introduced a new service called “Report Death of a Family Member” on the My Aadhaar portal on June 9, 2025. Through this service, anyone can submit details of a deceased family member, including their Aadhaar number and death certificate, to request deactivation. The applicant will also need to prove their own identity.
Currently, the service is available in 24 states and union territories, with plans to extend it nationwide soon. UIDAI has also collaborated with the Registrar General of India (RGI) to match death records with Aadhaar data. So far, around 1.55 crore death records have been shared from the Civil Registration System (CRS), leading to the deactivation of 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers after proper verification. For non-CRS states, about 6.7 lakh records have been received and are being processed.
Additionally, as part of a pilot project, UIDAI is sharing demographic data of Aadhaar holders aged over 100 with state governments to confirm if they are alive. Based on verification reports, their Aadhaar numbers will be deactivated if necessary. UIDAI urges families to promptly report the death of any Aadhaar holder after obtaining a death certificate so the number can be deactivated in time, reducing the risk of fraudulent use.
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