Stories
Aadhaar Card Name Update Guide: Required Documents Based on UIDAI SOP
- •UIDAI has introduced a revised Standard Operating Procedure for Aadhaar name updates, categorizing changes into minor corrections, post-marriage or divorce updates, data-entry errors, and major name changes.
- •Minor changes include expanding abbreviations, adding or removing a middle or last name, changing name order, and correcting minor spelling mistakes where pronunciation remains unchanged.
- •Updating a surname after marriage or divorce requires submitting an affidavit specified in Annexure D along with a Proof of Identity document.
- •Data-entry errors made during enrollment require specific affidavits such as Annexure B for adults and Annexure C for minors, accompanied by relevant proof documents.
- •A complete or major name change requires a Gazette notification, and all name update applications must be processed offline by visiting an authorized Aadhaar Enrolment or Update Centre.
Key Questions Answered
Applicants seeking a surname change following marriage or divorce must submit an affidavit specified in Annexure D along with a Proof of Identity document. Additionally, a government-issued marriage certificate or family court divorce decree can serve as proof, though certificates lacking a photograph require a supporting photo-bearing PoI document.
A complete name change or a modification significant enough to alter a person's identity is categorized as a major name change. For this category, applicants are required to submit an official government Gazette notification.
Name updates cannot currently be completed online through myAadhaar. Applicants must visit an Aadhaar Enrolment or Update Centre to submit their application and required supporting documents.
