Last Update: March 02, 2023, 19:17 IST
Check how to change your name in Aadhaar card online
You can easily change your name on your Aadhaar card online.
Your Aadhaar card is an important identity document that contains your personal data including biometric and demographic information. It is used for various purposes such as availing online services and hence the details stored in your Aadhaar must be accurate and kept up to date.
If you want to change your name or other details in your Aadhaar for any reason, it can be done without any hassle.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which issues Aadhaar, allows changes to Aadhaar details including the name of the holder.
Can all the details in Aadhaar be changed?
You can change your demographic details like name, address, date of birth, email address, mobile number, gender, relationship status and consent to information sharing. Biometric details can also be updated. These include a picture of your face, fingerprints and iris.
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How to change your name in Aadhaar card online?
You can easily change your name on your Aadhaar card online. Below are the steps.
step 1: Visit the Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) of UIDAI. https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/ssup/
step 2: Click on ‘Login’ and enter your unique 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha code provided. Then click on ‘Send OTP’ and enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar linked mobile number.
step 3: Proceed to login and select ‘Update Aadhaar Online’ under the Services tab.
step 4: Now click on ‘Proceed to update Aadhaar’ and select the details you want to change.
step 5: Your existing name in Aadhaar card will appear on your screen. You can make the desired changes in your name by uploading supporting documents.
step 6: Thereafter, confirm the changes made and proceed to pay the online update fee of Rs 50.
It is to be noted that in order to change your Aadhaar details online, your mobile number must be linked with your Aadhaar in order to receive the OTP. Linking mobile number with Aadhaar cannot be done online and for this you will have to visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.
How to check update status?
You will receive an Update Request Number (URN) after you request for a change in your name. On the SSUP portal, you can enter the URN and check the update status online.
What kind of changes can be made in your name in Aadhaar?
One can also make spelling corrections, change the sequence of name, include space between parts of name, change abbreviation to full form or change surname. For other details, you need to visit Aadhaar Enrollment Center or Service Center.
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