Aadhaar Card Name Change After Marriage: How to Change Name in Aadhaar Card after Marriage?

Aadhaar cards serve as crucial identity and residential proof for Indian citizens. They contain major personal information like name, permanent address, guardian’s name, etc. After marriage, many women choose to change their surname on their Aadhaar card to ensure their Aadhaar details remain accurate and up to date.

Key Highlights

• Aadhaar card name change after marriage: Offline process through Aadhaar Enrollment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra; no online process available
• Aadhaar card name change after marriage documents required: Original marriage certificate and ID proof
• Fees for Aadhaar card name change after marriage: ₹75
• Aadhaar card name change after marriage status check: Online through URN

How To Change Name In Aadhaar Card After Marriage?

Here are the steps to change the name on the Aadhaar card after marriage:

Step 1: Visit your nearby Aadhaar Enrollment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. You can even book an appointment with Aadhaar Seva Kendra to change your name. 

Step 2: Obtain the ‘Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Form’ or download the form from the UIDAI website. 

Step 3: Fill in the changed name in the ‘Name’ column and other necessary details on the form.

Step 4: Submit this form to the executives along with the required documents to the executives. 

Step 5: Submit a fee of ₹75 for changing your name on your Aadhaar.

Step 6: The executives will give you an acknowledgement slip with a URN (Update Request Number). You can check the Aadhaar name update status by using the URN. 

How To Add Husband Name In Aadhaar Card After Marriage?

Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Form does not provide a separate field to enter your spouse's (or father's) name on the Aadhaar card. However, if you wish to add your husband's surname after marriage, you can update your name (including your surname) in Aadhaar card. Follow the steps below to update your name/ surname after marriage on your Aadhaar card:

Step 1: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. 

Step 2: Obtain the ‘Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Form’. 

Step 3: Fill out the required form and submit the necessary documents to the executives.

Step 4: Submit the fee for changing name on your Aadhaar and collect the acknowledgement slip containing the URN.

How To Change Wife Name In Aadhaar Card After Marriage?

Here are the steps to follow if you want to change your wife’s name on Aadhaar card after marriage:

Step 1: Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra in your area with your wife.

Step 2: Fill out the ‘Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Form’ by entering your wife’s name and other required details. Get your wife’s signature on the form.

Step 3: Submit the required documents along with the form to the executives.

Step 4: Pay the required fee for the update.

You will receive an acknowledgement slip with a URN to track the status of your request.

Documents Required To Change Name In Aadhaar Card After Marriage

You must submit the necessary documents to change your name on the Aadhaar card. Thus, the following points showcase some of the Aadhaar card name changes after marriage documents required that you will need:

• The original marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar.
• Another identity document, such as a Voter ID card, PAN card, passport, driving licence, etc.

How To Update Aadhaar Card Name And Address After Marriage Online?

There is no facility to update your name online. However, you can follow the below steps to change the address on your Aadhaar card after marriage:

Step 1: Log in to myAadhaar portal by entering your Aadhaar number, captcha code and OTP. 

Step 2: Click the ‘Address Update’ tab.

Step 3: Select ‘Update Aadhaar Online’ tab on the next page.

Step 4: Go through the guidelines and click ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’.

Step 5: Select ‘Address’ and click the ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’ button.

Step 6: The current address will be displayed in the online form. Scroll down and enter the new address, select the proof of address document, upload the document and click ‘Next’. 

Step 7: Preview the details, proceed to payment and pay the required fee to update the address.

How To Update Aadhaar Card Name And Address After Marriage Offline?

Given below is a simple process on how to change your name and address on your Aadhaar card after marriage through the offline service:

Step 1: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre or the Aadhaar Seva Kendra in your area.

Step 2: Obtain the ‘Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Form’ and fill out the new name, address, and other required details on the form. 

Step 3: Submit the required list of identity proof and address proof documents to the executives along with the form.

Step 4: Pay the fees to process your request.

How To Change Name In Aadhaar Card After Marriage Without Marriage Certificate?

Please note that you cannot change your name after marriage without a marriage certificate since it serves as evidence of a marriage. Thus, if you wish to change your name after marriage in any official document to have your husband’s name, you must provide your marriage certificate as proof of marriage.

How to Check Aadhaar Card Name Change After Marriage Status? 

Once you have submitted the form for Aadhaar card name change after marriage, you will receive a URN. You can track the status of your application form by following the below process:

Step 1: Visit the ‘Check Aadhaar Status’ page on the UIDAI website.  

Step 2: Select ‘URN’. Enter the URN and the captcha code and click ‘Submit’.

The status of the Aadhaar name change application will be displayed on the screen.

How to Download the Aadhaar Card after Name Change After Marriage?

Once your Aadhaar card is ready with the updated name, you can download the updated Aadhaar card by following the below process:

Step 1: Visit the ‘e-Aadhaar Download’ page on the UIDAI website. 

Step 2: Select ‘Aadhaar Number’, enter the Aadhaar number, captcha code and click on ‘Send OTP’.

Step 3: Enter the OTP that you received on your mobile number. 

Step 4: Select if you want a masked Aadhaar and click the ‘Verify & Download’ button to download a PDF of your e-Aadhaar card. 

Important Points Before Changing The Name In Aadhaar Card

Here are a few things you need to keep in mind before changing the name on your Aadhaar card:

• Whenever you request a correction or modification on your Aadhaar card, you will receive an URN. You must keep this number safe since you can use it to track the progress of your request.
• After you submit your request to make changes to the Aadhaar card, the entire process can take up to 90 days to complete. Once it is processed, you will receive an SMS on your registered mobile number.
• When your request is processed, you can download your modified e-Aadhaar card from the official website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
• You need to be careful when requesting changes to your Aadhaar card so that the updated Aadhaar card is error-free.
• All the copies of the required documents you submit to process your request should be self-attested.

Changing your name on an Aadhaar card involves a few simple steps. However, you cannot update or change your name online. You can only change your name after marriage offline by visiting the Aadhaar Enrollment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra and filling out the Aadhaar Update Form. 

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