Aadhaar card has become a vital identification document for all our tasks, big and small. However, if there's a mistake in the name on your Aadhaar card or you want to change it, there's no need to worry. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has simplified the process of changing and correcting names. From changing your surname after marriage to how to easily correct spelling mistakes, let's learn some simple information...

Visit an Aadhaar Center to complete this process.
You'll need to visit an Aadhaar Service Center and fill out the Aadhaar Update Form. In this application, you'll need to enter your new and correct name. After verifying the required documents, your update request is registered. You'll then be given a receipt with a URN, which you can use to track the status of your application.

Changing your name or surname after marriage
requires submitting valid documents (such as a marriage certificate or gazette notification). The surname or first name on your Aadhaar card can be easily updated based on valid proof.

Name can be changed in Aadhaar even after divorce
If a name change is required after divorce, the update process can be completed based on the required documents. This means that UIDAI's new process has separate rules for name changes due to life changes, such as marriage or divorce.

Minor spelling mistakes can also be corrected.
If the name is misspelled on the Aadhaar card, there is no need to repeat the entire name change process every time. According to the new SOP, various corrections are allowed under 'Minor Name Change'. Sometimes, people submit correct documents at the time of registration, but errors occur in the data while entering the name in the Aadhaar card. There is a provision to correct the name in such cases as well.

How many times can the name be changed?

According to current UIDAI rules, the name can be updated twice on an Aadhaar card through the normal process. If a name change is required after this, a specific process must be followed. In such a case, after submitting the request letter at the Aadhaar center, you may need to contact UIDAI with the URN.

What is the fee for updating your name on your Aadhaar card?
According to current UIDAI fees, updating demographic information such as name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number, or email address costs a separate fee of ₹75.

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