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How to Update Your Name on Aadhaar Card After Marriage
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News18•05-10-2026, 20:54
How to Update Your Name on Aadhaar Card After Marriage
- •The Aadhaar card is an essential document for all Indian citizens, requiring accurate personal details for various services.
- •UIDAI has issued a Standard Operating Procedure outlining the process for updating names following life events like marriage or divorce.
- •Name changes cannot currently be done online and require a physical visit to an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
- •A valid Marriage Certificate is required to update a surname or name on the Aadhaar card after marriage.
- •According to UIDAI rules, an individual can update their name a maximum of two times through the standard process.
Key Questions Answered
No, the facility to change a name on Aadhaar is not yet available as a regular online update service, and you must visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra to apply for demographic changes like names.
A government-issued Marriage Certificate is required to update your name or surname on your Aadhaar card after marriage, acting as complete proof for the name and relationship.
According to current UIDAI rules, a name on an Aadhaar card can be updated a maximum of two times through the regular process, after which an Exception Process must be followed.
