Can I unlock my biometrics temporarily for a transaction?

Yes, temporary unlocking unlocks your biometrics for 10 minutes, after which it automatically re-locks.

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Aadhaar Biometrics Lock & Unlock — Prevent Identity Fraud

आधार बायोमेट्रिक लॉक एवं अनलॉक — धोखाधड़ी से सुरक्षा

Secure your biometric identity by locking fingerprint, iris, and facial authentication in Aadhaar to safeguard against unauthorized access.

Public Service Notice: Digital Dwara is an independent citizen advisory portal providing verified procedural checklists. Digital Dwara is not affiliated with the Government of India or any state administration. All statutory applications, card downloads, and fee payments are processed strictly through official government portals.

Application Mode

Online Portal / Authorized Facilitation Centre

Service is delivered through official government portal and authorized state facilitation centers.

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Fee

Free of charge

Statutory fee as gazetted by the implementing government department. Always insist on an official system-generated receipt.

Processing Time

90% within 30 days

Processing timeline subject to document verification by the competent administrative authority.

Direct Action Portal

Direct Biometric Security

Overview

Access official public information, guidelines, and direct portals for Lock / Unlock Aadhaar Biometrics & Number.

This dossier outlines eligibility, procedural requirements, statutory fees, and verified links directly to the responsible ministry or statutory authority.

Who May Need This Service?

You may need to apply for or update Aadhaar Biometrics Lock & Unlock — Prevent Identity Fraud if:

Citizens requiring this statutory document for administrative, legal, or financial compliance.
Individuals applying for welfare benefits or identity verification with the department.

Prerequisites

Before initiating your application or visiting a centre, ensure you:

Possess genuine identity and residence credentials.
Active mobile phone for OTP verification where applicable.
Supporting certificates or documents unexpired.

Required Documents

Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA), and specific department-mandated supporting documents.

Step-by-Step Procedure

Access Authoritative Government Portal

Navigate directly to the official department website (https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in).

Complete Application Form

Input required demographic credentials and upload mandatory verified documents.

Pay Prescribed Fee & Track

Complete payment through the official gateway and save the acknowledgment slip for tracking.

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Fees and Processing Time

Particulars	Details
Application / Processing Fee	Free of charge
Official Acknowledgment Receipt	FREE (System Generated)
Processing Time	90% within 30 days (Processing timeline subject to document verification by the competent administrative authority.)
Application Mode	Online Portal / Authorized Facilitation Centre

For the latest fee and processing time, always refer to the official government website (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in).

Common Issues & Warnings

Always verify portal URL ends with .gov.in or .nic.in before entering personal or banking credentials.
Never pay unofficial facilitation charges or cash to unauthorized agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Source Information

This information is based on the verified Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology portal.

For the latest and authoritative updates, always refer to the official UIDAI website.

Key Information

Issuing AuthorityMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology

Statutory FeeFree of charge

Expected Timeline90% within 30 days

Service CategoryAadhaar & Identity

Application ModeOnline Portal / Authorized Facilitation Centre

Direct Action Link

Official Portal

Common Issues and Warnings

!Always verify portal URL ends with .gov.in or .nic.in before entering personal or banking credentials.
!Never pay unofficial facilitation charges or cash to unauthorized agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Aadhaar Biometrics Lock & Unlock — Prevent Identity Fraud

Overview

Who May Need This Service?

Prerequisites

Required Documents

Step-by-Step Procedure

Access Authoritative Government Portal

Complete Application Form

Pay Prescribed Fee & Track

Fees and Processing Time

Common Issues & Warnings

Frequently Asked Questions

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