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How to Change Name on Aadhaar Card After Marriage: Check Required Documents and Process
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News18•06-10-2026, 08:09
How to Change Name on Aadhaar Card After Marriage: Check Required Documents and Process
- •Updating the name on an Aadhaar card after marriage is essential for women to avoid obstacles in government and banking work.
- •The name change facility for Aadhaar cannot be done online and requires visiting a nearby Aadhaar enrollment center in person.
- •Applicants must attach a valid marriage certificate or marriage registration proof along with an identity proof to update their surname or name.
- •According to UIDAI rules, a name change on an Aadhaar card is permitted a maximum of only two times.
- •After completing the application and biometric verification at the Aadhaar center, you receive a receipt with a URN number to track status.
Key Questions Answered
No, the facility to change a name on an Aadhaar card is not available online for demographic data corrections. You must visit a nearby authorized Aadhaar enrollment center to submit your application.
To update your name after marriage, you can attach a marriage certificate, gazette, or marriage registration proof along with a valid identity proof at the Aadhaar center.
According to UIDAI rules, a name on an Aadhaar card can be changed only twice. If a change is needed more than twice, it is treated as an exception process requiring you to contact the UIDAI Regional Office via URN.
