UIDAI deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased to curb identity fraud: Here’s how to check status online

• UIDAI deactivated over 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons
• Online service launched for reporting death and deactivating Aadhaar
• Facility available in 25 states and UTs via Civil Registration System

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons, a move seen to prevent potential identity fraud.

“As part of a nationwide clean-up effort to maintain the continued accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database, UIDAI has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons till date,” The Ministry of Electronics and IT said in a statement issued on February 4, 2026.

Aadhaar card is a vital document used as both proof of identity and residence, whether opening a bank account or making investments.

“In case of the death of a person, it is essential that his or her Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent potential identity fraud, or unauthorised usage of such Aadhaar number for availing welfare benefits,” the statement read.

How to register the death of family members on UIDAI

The UIDAI launched the online service, ‘Reporting of Death of a family Member’ on June 9, 2025, on their myAadhaar Portal.

In order to report the death of a deceased member in the family, the relatives must gather all relevant documents related to the deceased, including proof of identity, Aadhaar card, death certificate from the registrar, medical statement from a doctor, as well as documents to prove their relationship with the deceased.

Here’s the step-by-step process to update death records on UIDAI:

• Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in

• Select 'Report death of a family member' tab

• Enter Aadhaar Number of the deceased member

• Click login with OTP (the verification is sent to the mobile number of the deceased)

• Upload relevant documents

• Submit the deactivation request

How to check the status of Aadhaar of deceased member on UIDAI

• Visit MyAadhaar Portal: Use Check Aadhaar Status or Report Death of Family Member.

• Enter 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha: Check if status shows deactivated or inactive.

• Or, visit the UIDAI Deactivation Status Page: Enter the 27-digit request number received earlier.

This facility has been launched across 25 states and UTs using the Civil Registration System, a platform used for the registration of births and deaths of citizens.