Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) deactivates the Aadhaar number of the deceased person based on validation and matching of death registration details with the database of death registering authority and Aadhaar database.
2. In case, at a later date, it is found that the Aadhaar number was deactivated based on reported deceased status, but the Aadhaar number holder is alive, he/she may follow the procedure below for reactivation of his/her Aadhaar number:
(a) Aadhaar number holder may submit the request for reactivation of his/her Aadhaar number in the prescribed application format (Annexure) to the nearest Regional Office/State Office through post, email or in person. The details of the Regional Offices/State Offices are provided at the official website of UIDAI Le.. www.uidai.gov.in.
(b) Regional Office/State Office, on receipt of such request, will examine the request and call the Aadhaar number holder at a designated Aadhaar centre for submitting his/her full biometric information (face, iris and fingers) under the supervision of UIDAI official, within two weeks of receipt of such application.
(c) Regional Office/State Office concerned will inform the Aadhaar number holder about the status of disposal of the request within 30 days of submission of the biometric information. The status of disposal of the request will also be intimated to the Aadhaar number holder through SMS. The Aadhaar number holder may also check the same on 'my Aadhaar' portal.
