In today's time, Aadhaar Card has become the most important identity and address document of every Indian citizen. Aadhaar is required everywhere from opening a bank account to getting a passport, PAN card, government schemes, property registry and mobile SIM. In such a situation, if the spelling of your name is wrong in your Aadhar card, your name is printed incomplete, or you want to change your surname after marriage, then it is very important to get it corrected in time. According to the rules of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), any citizen can update or change the name in his Aadhaar card only maximum 2 times in his entire lifetime. Let us know the complete process of getting the name corrected in Aadhaar, every important information related to valid documents and fees.
According to UIDAI guidelines, to make name correction or change in Aadhaar card, it is mandatory for you to have a valid Proof of Identity (PoI), which has your correct name and your photograph. The list of valid documents includes Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Photo Identity Card issued by Central or State Government, Marriage Certificate (for change of name/surname after marriage), Gazette Notification (in case of complete name change) and mark sheet or certificate with photo issued by the educational institution. Keep in mind that whatever document you are submitting, it should have the exact name and spelling that you want to enroll in the Aadhaar card.
UIDAI has made offline biometric verification through Aadhaar Seva Kendra a core process for important demographic changes like name, date of birth and biometrics, while tightening the security standards. However, you can save your time by booking an appointment online from the comfort of your home and can also check the options available on the myAadhaar portal for small corrections. The most accurate and reliable way to get name correction done is given below:
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Book Appointment Online (To Save Time): First of all open the official website of UIDAI myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or appointments.uidai.gov.in in the browser of your mobile or computer. Here click on 'Book an Appointment' option, select your city and tap on 'Proceed to Book Appointment'. Now verify the OTP by entering your mobile number and captcha code, then select the Aadhaar update option, fill your correct name and book the slot at the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK).
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Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra: Reach the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK), authorized bank branch or post office Aadhaar Kendra with your original PoI document and appointment receipt on the scheduled date and time. (If you have not taken an online appointment, you can still go to the center directly and fill the Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form).
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Biometric Verification and Document Scan: The Aadhaar operator will check and scan your original document and enter your new name in the system. After this, biometric verification will be done through your eyes (Iris) and fingerprints. The operator will show you the new entered spelling on the computer screen—check it carefully.
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Fee Payment and Receive URN Receipt: Deposit the update fee of ₹75 (as per revised rates) prescribed by UIDAI for updating name and other demographic details. Once the payment is made, the operator will give you an Acknowledgment Slip, on which the 14 digit Update Request Number (URN) will be mentioned.
Your name gets updated after UIDAI backend verification usually within 7 to 30 days after application submission. You can check its status from your mobile sitting at home: First of all go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and click on 'Check Enrollment & Update Status'. Enter the URN number and captcha code written on your receipt and submit. As soon as the status 'Completed' appears on the screen, you can download your new e-Aadhaar card (e-Aadhaar PDF) through the OTP received on the Aadhaar number and registered mobile number by going to the 'Download Aadhaar' option on the same portal.
| Important Point (Important Parameter) | UIDAI rules and information |
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| maximum limit for renaming | Correction or change in name is possible only 2 times in the entire lifetime |
| fixed update fee | ₹75 for Demographic Update (Name/Address/Mobile) (₹125 with Biometric) |
| official portal | myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and uidai.gov.in |
| helpline number | Toll-free number 1947 or email help@uidai.gov.in |
Experts recommend that if you are only correcting a minor spelling error in your name or adding a surname after marriage, a simple identity card or marriage certificate is sufficient. But if you are changing your full name (like adopting some other name), then a copy of the Gazette Notification will have to be attached compulsorily. Do not pay extra money to any middleman and get your Aadhaar updated only from authorized centres.