Aadhaar Card Update: New Guidelines for Name Corrections and Name Changes
An Aadhaar card is an important identity document, making it essential to ensure that the name printed on it is correct. However, spelling mistakes, data entry errors, marriage, divorce or a change in personal details may require an update.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has outlined revised guidelines for correcting or changing names on Aadhaar cards, issued on September 18, 2026. The process distinguishes between minor corrections, changes to surnames and significant changes to a person's full name.
At the centre, applicants need to fill out the Aadhaar update form and enter their correct name. They must also submit the required supporting documents.
The name should be entered accurately, without unnecessary titles or nicknames. Applicants should check all details carefully before submitting the form to avoid further errors.
The supporting documents must establish the name the applicant wants to use. Applicants should confirm the applicable documentation requirements at the enrolment centre before visiting.
In such cases, applicants may need to provide documents showing the correct name along with the prescribed affidavit, as applicable.
Other changes may also be possible, including adding or removing a middle name or surname, rearranging the order of names, or expanding an abbreviated name.
These changes are not necessarily treated as complete name changes. The category of the request and the supporting documents required will depend on the nature of the correction.
In such cases, a Gazette notification may be required as supporting evidence. An application could be rejected if the applicant fails to provide the prescribed documents.
Therefore, applicants planning a complete name change should check the applicable UIDAI requirements and arrange the necessary paperwork before submitting their requests.
Choosing the correct category of name update and submitting the appropriate documents can help avoid delays or rejection of the application.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has outlined revised guidelines for correcting or changing names on Aadhaar cards, issued on September 18, 2026. The process distinguishes between minor corrections, changes to surnames and significant changes to a person's full name.
How to Change Your Name on an Aadhaar Card
According to the information provided, applicants must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to request a name correction or change. The facility is not currently available online.At the centre, applicants need to fill out the Aadhaar update form and enter their correct name. They must also submit the required supporting documents.
The name should be entered accurately, without unnecessary titles or nicknames. Applicants should check all details carefully before submitting the form to avoid further errors.
Aadhaar Name Change After Marriage or Divorce
People who wish to change their names or surnames following marriage or divorce can apply for an update by submitting the necessary identity documents.The supporting documents must establish the name the applicant wants to use. Applicants should confirm the applicable documentation requirements at the enrolment centre before visiting.
What If Your Name Is Spelt Incorrectly?
A spelling mistake on an Aadhaar card may be treated as a data entry error if the original identification document submitted during enrolment contained the correct name.In such cases, applicants may need to provide documents showing the correct name along with the prescribed affidavit, as applicable.
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Other changes may also be possible, including adding or removing a middle name or surname, rearranging the order of names, or expanding an abbreviated name.
These changes are not necessarily treated as complete name changes. The category of the request and the supporting documents required will depend on the nature of the correction.
Can You Change Your Full Name on Aadhaar?
A significant change to a person's full name may be treated differently from a minor correction. For example, changing a name from Sita to Geeta may be considered a major name change.In such cases, a Gazette notification may be required as supporting evidence. An application could be rejected if the applicant fails to provide the prescribed documents.
Therefore, applicants planning a complete name change should check the applicable UIDAI requirements and arrange the necessary paperwork before submitting their requests.
What Should You Check Before Applying?
Before visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra, verify the correct spelling of your name and keep the relevant supporting documents ready. If the change involves marriage, divorce or a completely new name, confirm whether additional proof or an affidavit is required.Choosing the correct category of name update and submitting the appropriate documents can help avoid delays or rejection of the application.
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