Aadhaar Name Change: Step-by-Step Guide to Update Your Name on Aadhaar Card

The Aadhaar card has become one of the most essential identity documents for Indian citizens. Whether it’s for availing government benefits, opening a bank account, or making investments, Aadhaar is mandatory almost everywhere. Therefore, it’s critical to keep your Aadhaar details — such as name, address, and biometric data — up to date. If your name has changed due to marriage or any other legal reason, you must update it in your Aadhaar card to avoid discrepancies in future documentation or transactions.

As per UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) guidelines, Aadhaar name updates can no longer be done online. You now need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Aadhaar Service Center) in person. Here’s a complete guide on how to update your name on your Aadhaar card, what documents you need, and how much it costs.

✅ How to Change Your Name in Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Download the Aadhaar Update Form
Visit UIDAI’s official website and download the Aadhaar enrollment/update form. You can also collect the form directly from the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Step 2: Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra
Locate and visit the nearest Aadhaar center. You can find a list of centers on the UIDAI website.

Step 3: Fill Out and Submit the Form
Complete the form carefully with the correct updated name and submit it to the Aadhaar executive at the center.

Step 4: Submit Valid Proof of Identity (POI)
Provide an original copy of a valid identity proof document. The executive will verify it, take a photocopy, and return the original.

Step 5: Pay the Fee
Pay a nominal fee of ₹50 for the name update request.

You will be given an acknowledgment slip containing a URN (Update Request Number), which you can use to track your update status online.

📑 Documents Accepted as Proof of Identity for Name Update

UIDAI accepts more than 15 documents for name update verification. Commonly accepted documents include:

• Passport

• PAN Card

• Voter ID

• Driving License

• Ration/PDS Card

• Marriage Certificate with photograph

• Pensioner Card

• Disability Certificate

• Medical insurance card issued by CGHS/ESIC/PSU

If you're updating your name after marriage, ensure that your marriage certificate or updated identity documents carry your new name.

🔎 How to Track Aadhaar Name Update Status

You can easily track your Aadhaar name update status using the URN provided in your acknowledgment slip:

Visit uidai.gov.in

Click on ‘My Aadhaar’ and select ‘Check Aadhaar Update Status’

Enter your URN and Captcha code

Click Submit to view the current status

📲 How to Download the Updated Aadhaar Card

Once your name is successfully updated, you can download the updated Aadhaar in PDF format:

Visit UIDAI’s website and go to ‘Download Aadhaar’

Enter your Aadhaar number and Captcha

Click on ‘Send OTP’

Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number

Choose whether to download the regular or masked Aadhaar

Click ‘Verify and Download’

Your Aadhaar will be downloaded in a password-protected PDF format. The password will be the first four letters of your name (in capital letters) followed by your birth year.

📝 Final Notes

• Name update is offline only, so personal visits to the Aadhaar Seva Kendra are mandatory.

• Make sure your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar for OTP-based services.

• Updated Aadhaar retains the same Aadhaar number; only your name gets changed.

• This update is crucial for syncing your new name across banking, PAN, passport, and tax records.

Keeping your Aadhaar updated ensures smooth access to essential services and prevents identity mismatches. So if you've had a name change recently, don’t delay — visit your nearest Aadhaar center and complete the update today.