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Aadhaar Card Update: UIDAI Introduces New Rules For Name Changes
- •UIDAI has introduced a revised Standard Operating Procedure effective from September 18, 2026, for name changes on Aadhaar cards.
- •Depending on the nature of the change, required documents, an affidavit, and a gazette notification must now be submitted.
- •A special provision with an affidavit in Appendix D is required for surname changes due to marriage or divorce.
- •A complete change of name or identity falls under major name changes and requires a gazette notification.
- •Online name change via myAadhaar is currently not available, so applicants must visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Update Center directly.
Key Questions Answered
UIDAI introduced a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) effective September 18, 2026, categorizing name changes into minor corrections, post-marriage or divorce updates, data entry errors, and major complete name changes, each requiring specific documentation.
For updates due to marriage or divorce, applicants must submit a Proof of Identity along with a specific affidavit (Appendix D) stating the reason for the name change. Alternatively, a government-issued marriage certificate or family court divorce decree can be used, though supporting proof of identity is needed if those documents lack a photograph.
Currently, there is no option to change your name online through the myAadhaar portal, meaning you must visit an Aadhaar Enrolment or Update Center directly to complete the verification process.
