If you wish to change the name on your Aadhaar card, the process has now become much easier. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has established specific rules for different scenarios. There are distinct guidelines for changing your name after marriage versus changing it entirely. Let’s look at the documents required for each situation.

Why is it important to update your name?
Wherever you go in the country, your Aadhaar card is the first document requested for identification. Additionally, you are required to present your Aadhaar card when filling out forms or making significant purchases. If the information on your Aadhaar card is not up-to-date, you may face difficulties. Therefore, it is crucial to keep all details recorded on your Aadhaar card current.

How to change your name after marriage or divorce?
If you wish to change your name or surname after marriage, you must provide a marriage certificate along with proof of identity, address, and relationship, in accordance with the UIDAI's "List of Acceptable Documents for Aadhaar Update." If the marriage certificate does not contain a photograph, you must also submit another valid photo-identity document bearing your old name.

Similarly, if you wish to update your name following a divorce, you must submit the divorce decree issued by the Family Court. If the decree does not include a photograph, you will also need to provide an existing photo-identity document.

What is required to change your full name?
If you wish to change your first name or full name—independent of marriage or divorce—a Gazette Notification is the sole document required. Please note that the Gazette Notification can be used exclusively for a name change; it cannot be used to update your address or date of birth.

What is the process for changing your name?
To change your name, first ensure your documents are ready. If you are changing your full name, have the Gazette Notification prepared; otherwise, keep the documents relevant to your specific situation ready. After this, you can either visit the UIDAI portal or go directly to an Aadhaar center to complete this task.
Please note that once you apply for a name change, you will receive a form that must be filled out correctly.
Subsequently, an official will verify the filled-out form and charge a fee of ₹75 upon completing the process.
Once the process is complete, you will receive a receipt containing an Update Request Number (URN).
You can use this number to check the status of your request at any time.

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