There could be various reasons to change your name on your aadhaar card, we have shared here the full process of changing or updating your name on aadhaar and also provided full information to complete the supporting documents.
Firstly let’s about the aadhaar card in short and its importance.
What Is An Aadhaar Card?
Aadhar card is proof of your unique identity containing a 12-digit number issued by UIDAI in India. To correct any inaccuracy in your details on your aadhaar card, it is important to undergo a legal name change process, whether for adding or removing your middle name, surname, date of birth, or just a minor typo error.
What Documents Are Required To Change Name On Aadhar Card?
There are certain documents, you’ll need to correct your aadhaar card through UIDAI. These are:
- Birth Certificate
- A valid reason for changing the name
- Gazette certificate
- Name Change Application
- Address Proof
- Identity Proof
Process to Aadhaar card name change in India
Three main steps in changing the name on the aadhar card, either online or offline. A Gazette certificate is the most important document issued by the government of India to change a name. Our legal agent will do all the process for you on your behalf. We have given a full guide to Changing your Name on your Aadhar Card, follow this step-by-step process:
Affidavit:
You’ll need to prepare an affidavit on a Rs. 20/- stamp paper and get it notarized by a public notary, to state that you are changing your name. It should be typed in a prescribed format, our expert lawyers will help you.
Newspaper Advertisement:
You’ll have to publish two newspaper advertisements one in a local and another in a national newspaper informing the public about your name change mentioning your desired name, old name, address, and contact details on these publications.
Gazette Notification Publication:
Fill out the name change application, obtained from the Gazette office. Now attach all the supporting documents including the original copies of the affidavit and newspaper advertisement, and pay the fee to the designated authority at the Gazette of India office.
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Processing Time
Usually, Gazette notifications are published within 3-4 weeks but can be delayed depending on the public holidays and workload.
Aadhar Card Name Change Offline Process
5 steps that need to be followed after a gazette publication. These are:
Visit the Aadhaar Enrollment Center
To change your Aadhar card name offline, You’ll need to rush to the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Center, which you can find on the UIDAI website.
Obtain and fill out the form
Get the Aadhar Card Correction form from the official UIDAI office or the Aadhaar Enrollment Center. Now fill out the form correctly and mention all the necessary personal details.
Attach required documents
Along with the filled form, attached are the required documents as listed below:
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Divorce Decree (if applicable)
- Identity Proof like a voter card, PAN card
- Residence Proof like electricity bill or utility bill
- Birth Certificate
- Gazette Certificate
Biometric Authentication
After submitting the filled form with the required documents it’s time to provide biometric data such as fingerprints, iris scan, and a photo snapshot online.
Receive Acknowledgment Slip
After you submit the application form along with supporting documents your application will get processed and you will receive an acknowledgment slip containing a URN (Update Request Number) to track the Aadhar card name change status.
Name Change on Aadhar Card Online Process
Following are the steps involved in changing your name on aadhaar card online:
Visit the UIDAI Official Website
To change your name on your aadhar card online, firstly, you’ll need to visit the UIDAI Official Website at https://uidai.gov.in/.
Once the website gets fully loaded select the ‘My Aadhaar’ option to update your Aadhaar details.
After clicking the option “My Aadhaar’ click on the ‘Update Aadhaar’ option for updating your Aadhaar details.
Login or Register
If you are visiting this website for the first time, You need to register or create an account here by adding your basic details like name, address, and mobile number. If you are a registered user, just log in by adding your details.
Click on the Name Update Option:
After entering your details you’ll get log in to the website, now select the option to update your name. Enter the new details that you want to change or update.
Submit The Required documents:
Now You’ll need to upload the required documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, proof of identity, and proof of address. Double-check all the details you entered and the documents and submit your request.
Acknowledgment Slip
After submitting your request, You will get an acknowledgment slip containing an Update Request Number (URN), which will help to check your Aadhar card status.
FAQs
Q: Who is eligible to update the Name on the Aadhaar Card?
A: To be eligible you’ll have to meet the following criteria to update your name on your Aadhar card.
- You should have a valid reason to change your name.
- If doing it after marriage, the desired surname should be documented on the legal papers of your spouse.
- After providing a marriage certificate, you’ll need to provide Proof of Residence like a Passport, Ration card, Bank Statement, Electricity Bill, etc of your spouse.
- A divorce decree be presented if you want to revert to your maiden identity.
- You need proof of Identity such as a Passport, PAN Card, Driving License, and Voter ID. These documents prove your identity.
Q: How do I add my husband’s name on my Aadhaar Card after marriage?
A: It’s common in India, to add a husband’s name on an Aadhar card after marriage, you can follow either online or offline processes. For this, you will need a marriage certificate and follow the step-by-step process of changing your surname or adding a husband’s name, the full guide is above.
Q: Can I change my name on my Aadhar card after marriage without a marriage certificate?
A: No, in the lack of a marriage certificate you cannot change your name on your Aadhar card after marriage. You’ll need to prove on documents that you are married to a particular person and must show at least one identity for the Aadhar Card Name Change process
Q: How do I check the status of my aadhaar card name change application?
A: To check the status of your aadhaar card name change application, you’ll need to visit the official website of UIDAI and click on “Check Status”. Now a new window will open with a blank box. Now you need to enter your URN number written on the acknowledgement slip and click on check.
Q: Is the marriage certificate enough to change the name in Aadhar?
A: To change your name on your aadhaar card after marriage you need a gazette certificate along with a marriage certificate to ease the process of changing your name on an aadhaar card.
Q: How to change the name, on the aadhaar card of a child after adoption?
A: You’ll need to submit the adoption papers to change your child’s name on the aadhar card after the adoption.
Q: Is it necessary to change the name on the Aadhar card after changing my name?
A: However it is not necessary, but you should update your aadhaar card accordingly, if you have changed your name for any of the reasons, to maintain the accuracy in documents and avoid any delays or rejections.