How to Change or Update Name in Aadhaar Card After Marriage

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In case of an important milestone like your marriage, you may wish to change your name and/or your surname. You also need to change your name on your identity proofs and other important documents.

The Aadhaar card is the most widely accepted proof of identity in India. So, the name on your Aadhaar card must be accurate in order to render the identity proof valid. If you wish to change your name after your wedding, it is essential to promptly make the same alteration in your Aadhaar card too.

How to Change your Aadhaar Name After Marriage?

After your marriage, if you wish to change your surname to your spouse’s name/surname, you need to also update it on your Aadhaar card. There are two ways to go about this - online and offline.

1. Online Method

Here are the steps you need to follow for an Aadhaar card name change after marriage online.

Visit the www.uidai.gov.in website
Log into the website using your Aadhaar number
Next, you need to submit a request for a name change. Keep in mind that you can change your surname only, or your first name and your surname as per the format specified.
After this, submit the documents required for the Aadhaar card name change after marriage. You can self-attest the documents, scan and then upload them online.
Next, you need to enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number to authorise and verify the change in your name
You will receive a message on your registered number after the name change is approved

2. Offline Method

It is also possible to carry out the Aadhaar card name change after marriage offline. If you are more comfortable with this option, here is what you need to do.

If you wish to carry out the Aadhaar card name change offline, you need to visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre near you
Remember to take your Aadhar card as well as the originals of all the documents required for the name change. These original documents will be scanned and returned to you.
The offline procedure can also be used to make any other changes to your Aadhaar card, if needed. For this, you need to pay a fee of ₹50.

Documents Required for Updating the Name in My Aadhaar Card

If you wish to get done with the process for an Aadhaar card name change after marriage, you need to submit the right paperwork at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. The primary document required for this is the marriage certificate of the applicant, as issued by the marriage registrar. If the marriage certificate is not available, any of the following documents can also be used to change the name on your Aadhaar card.

A document of proof of the applicant’s marriage issued by the marriage registrar
A legally approved certificate of name change
Any identity certificate that contains the applicant’s photo, on a letterhead that’s issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tahsildar

The following proofs can also be considered as the documents required for an Aadhaar card name change after marriage.

PAN card
Passport
Voter ID
Driving Licence
Ration Card
Bank ATM cards with Photo
Credit Cards with Photo
Any Photo Identity Card by the Government of India

Status of Aadhaar Card Name Change

Here are some simple steps to check the status of your Aadhaar card name change application:

Visit the official UIDAI website
Navigate to the ‘My Aadhaar’ option and select ‘Check Aadhaar Update Status’
Choose the ‘URN’ option
Enter the URN along with the captcha code, then click on ‘Submit’
Following this, the status of your Aadhaar card update is displayed on the screen

How To Download the Aadhaar Card After Change of Name?

Follow these simple steps to download your Aadhaar card after it has been updated:

Visit the official UIDAI website and navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’
Under the ‘Get Aadhaar’ tab, select ‘Download Aadhaar’
Click on the ‘Aadhaar Number’ option
Provide your Aadhaar number and enter the captcha code
Next, click on the ‘Send OTP’ option
Enter the OTP you receive on your registered mobile number
Now, select the ‘Verify & Download’ option to download the card in the form of a PDF

Conclusion

The Aadhaar card is the most recognised form of identification in India. Thus, the details, especially your name on your Aadhaar card, must be correct in order to use the card appropriately without any difficulty. Usually, girls change their surname after marriage. However, while doing this, you must also update the same on your Aadhaar card. You can do so by following the procedures outlined in the article

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What is the fee charged for updating my name on my Aadhaar card after marriage?

The fee charged for an Aadhaar card name change after marriage is very nominal. You will have to pay a fee of ₹50 for changing your name on your Aadhaar card.

In how many days will the name on my Aadhaar card get updated?

The process of Aadhaar name change after marriage may take up to 90 days to be completed. You can use the Update Request Number (URN) available on the acknowledgement slip to check the status of the name change online.

Will the UIDAI send me the updated Aadhaar card? If not, what should I do?

Yes. The UIDAI will send your updated Aadhaar card to the address mentioned on the card, via India Post. In case you do not receive the updated card, you can place a request for a reprint of your Aadhaar card online. A fee of ₹50 will be charged for this.

Can my application for a name change in Aadhaar after marriage be rejected?

Yes, your application for an Aadhaar card name change after marriage may be rejected if the documents you submit are not accurate or if they cannot be verified.