While Aadhaar information, including name, date of birth, mobile number, and address, can be updated, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has set specific limits on how frequently these changes can be made.
Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit identification number issued by the government, based on biometric and demographic data. Managed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar is used for identity verification in various government and private services.
Key features include:
Biometric Data: Includes fingerprints, iris scans, and facial photographs.
Demographic Data: Includes name, date of birth, gender, and address.
Purpose: Aadhaar aims to simplify identity verification for welfare schemes, financial services, and digital identity systems.
While Aadhaar is not mandatory for every purpose, it is increasingly integrated into various aspects of governance and financial transactions in India.
Aadhaar Name Changes:
You can update your name on Aadhaar twice. In exceptional cases, further changes may be allowed by the regional UIDAI office upon special request.
Aadhaar holders can request name corrections for minor changes, such as spelling corrections (if phonetically the same), rearranging the name sequence, changing a short form to a full form, or name changes after marriage.
At present, certain updates, including name changes, must be done offline. To update your name, you need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra along with the correction form and identity proof.
Online Updates:
Currently, you can modify your address, proof of identity (POI), and proof of address (POA) documents via the UIDAI website.
Details like name, date of birth, gender, biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan), mobile number, and email ID require a visit to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Enrollment Centre.
How To Change Name On Aadhaar Card Step-by-Step Process?
Currently, you cannot update the name online.
Here is the step-by-step process to change your name on Aadhaar card:
- Go to your nearby Aadhaar enrolment centre/Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
- Download the Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Form from the official website of UIDAI or fill that out at the enrolment centre.
- Submit the original Proof of Identity document to the operator for verification.
- Now submit a fee of Rs 50 for updating your name on your Aadhaar.
- You will receive a URN (Update Request Number).
- By using this URN, you can check your UIDAI Aadhaar update status.
Details like mobile number, email ID, and biometric data can only be updated by visiting an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.
Aadhaar Card Name Change After Marriage
UIDAI allows you to update your last name on your Aadhaar card at the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
