How to Change Aadhar Card Name Online: A Guide

Index
1. Steps to update name in Aadhar
2. Important Guidelines
3. Conclusion
4. FAQs on Changing Name in Aadhar

Updating your name on your Aadhar is a important process in India for continuing to maintain the correct identity. Since internet services has already been introduced you could now change your name from anywhere and for any reason, that can be marriage or a change of preferences and many more.

Step 1: Open UIDAI Website

First open the official UIDAI website to proceed further for service. 

Step 2: Open the Update Section

• Look for  ‘My Aadhar‘ option there.
• Then , click on ‘Update Aadhar’ for updating details.

Step 3: Choose Option “Update Demographics Data”

To update your name, address, date of birth or other information you need to go for ‘Update Demographics Data‘

Step 4: Login with your Aadhaar Account

• Enter Your Aadhaar Number: Input your 12 digit Aadhaar Number and enter the captcha.
• Enter OTP: One time password will be sent to the registered mobile number. From here you will be making use of that OTP for further process.

Step 5: Select the Information to Change

• Select the changes: Once you’re logged in, click on changing your ‘Name Gender/Date of Birth & Address Update’.
• Enter the new changes: Enter your desired ‘Name/Gender/Date of Birth & Address Update’ the way you want it to appear on your Aadhar card. Be sure to give correct information and spell correctly.

Step 6: Upload Documents to Support Name Change

To make the change in Aadhar, you need to upload right documents for it. You can upload any of the following:

• Marriage certificate (for change of name after marriage)
• Court order (for change of name on legal grounds)
• Any government-certified identity proof (Passport, PAN, Voter ID, etc).

Scan copies of the document should be clear for the update to take place.

Step 7: Verify Your Application

Before submitting, make sure that all the details are correct and fall with the requirements.

Step 8: Submitting it 

After you are satisfied about all information given by you is accurate, click the ‘Submit’ button to start the update process.

Step 9: Receipt and URN

After filling and submitting the form you will receive an acknowledgment slip having a Unique Request Number (URN). This is used to track the status of your application.

Step 10: Track Status of Your Application

When you are back on UIDAI homepage, do this:

• Check Aadhar Status: Enter URN along with other information to check the status of your request through  ‘My Aadhaar portal’.

Step 11: Receive Your Updated Aadhar

You will get an SMS after your request is processed. You will receive the confirmation of complete updates about your Aadhar on your registered mobile number. You may download your updated Aadhar card from UIDAI’s website or even send it to you through postal services.

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Important Guidelines

1. Ensure the copies of the documents uploaded here are recent enough to clearly reflect your new name.

2. In case your mobile number is not connected with your Aadhar number, you need to update this as OTP checking is a must.

3. If you still face any problem while the process, then you could visit an Aadhar enrollment center and get it sorted.

Few Information:-

1. Name Change Due to Marriage:

Change your last name online; you have to go and complete any change in first name from an offline center.

2. Limitations in Change:

You can change your name two times only in your lifetime but some special cases are permitted at the discretion and under approval from regional branch UIDAI .

3. Change Name Without Documents:

This is Not Allowed; carry a scanned copy of at least one POI document.

Conclusion

People can easily change their name on Aadhar card through the facilities provided by UIDAI online. Hence people would have accurate identification. Having the correct Aadhar information is important to access various government benefits and services. Therefore do not delay doing this very important task.

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Change Aadhar Card Name Online

Q.1. What is online process for name changing in Aadhar? 

Ans.1: In order to change your name on the Aadhar card you should take these steps: 

• Make sure that you have visited Consolidated Aadhar’s official UIDAI site; 
• Then select “Update Aadhar Online” option; 
• Use your Aadhar number with OTP to log in; 
• Choose an option for updating your name; 
• Provide a new name as well as necessary documents as proof; 
• Review your request before submitting it.

Q.2. What documents are important for name change in Aadhar? 

Ans.2: It is important to show real evidence of the new name which may consist of such items as Passport, Voter identity card ,Certificate of marriage ,Legal Court Order or Any other identification issued by government showing changed name like Pan Card.

Q.3. Is there any fee for changing my name on Aadhar? 

Ans.3: Yes, for changing demographic name online, a fee of Rs.25 through my Aadhaar portal is paid or Rs.50 at physical Aadhaar centers.

Q.4. How long will it take to update my name in Aadhar card online?

Ans.4: within 30 days

Any update request submitted by you is verified & validated by UIDAI and after validation only the update request is processed (accepted / rejected). Usually 90% of update request gets completed within 30 days.

Q.5. Is it possible to get my Aadhaar card corrected online?

Ans.5: You can apply online for correction of your data in an Aadhaar Card as UIDAI provides this facility. People can make change to any kind of information.

Q.6. What are the documents needed for Aadhaar card updating?

Ans.6: For updating document you must submit your Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan-Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card, Labour Card etc.

Q.7. Is it mandatory to mention the father’s name in the Aadhaar card?

Ans.7: No, the details of relationship are not taken during the Aadhaar process. However, you can mention your father’s / husband’s name etc in the C/o column as part of your address details. No document proof is required for that.

Q.8. Will I be informed of the change in Aadhar?

Ans.8: Yes, after you have submitted your request you will receive an acknowledgement receipt. That receipt will contain the URN-Update Request Number to monitor how things are going about your request.

Q.9. What do I do if my request is not approved?

Ans.9: In case your application is rejected you will be informed of the reason for the rejection. You can then rectify the problems that led to this rejection and reapply online or seek the help of an Aadhar center.

Q.10. Do I need to update my name in all documents too once I’ve updated it in Aadhar?

Ans.10: Yes it is advisable to keep your name changed everywhere like PAN, bank accounts, etc.