Aadhaar Card Rules: Aadhaar card has become the most essential identification document for every citizen today. Whether it’s for banking purposes, availing government benefits, or providing address proof, Aadhaar is required everywhere. It contains vital information such as name, date of birth, address, gender, and mobile number.
Aadhaar provides the ability to update all information. Sometimes, people are unable to correct old information in one go. However, they should be aware that they are not allowed to repeatedly change all the information recorded in Aadhaar. According to UIDAI regulations, the ability to change names on an Aadhaar card is limited. An Aadhaar holder can change their name only twice. Many women change their surname after marriage or need to correct spellings. In such cases, the name can be updated.
However, changes beyond the prescribed limit are not permitted. Furthermore, if your date of birth is incorrectly entered on your Aadhaar card, you have the opportunity to correct it. However, this feature is only available once in a lifetime. This means that once your DOB is updated, it is not possible to make any changes again.
If a mistake is made even on that one occasion, it could lead to further problems. Similarly, the rules for changing gender-related information are very strict. If the selection of male, female, or other information in Aadhaar is incorrect, only one opportunity is given to correct it. UIDAI clearly states that gender updates can only be done once in a lifetime. However, the rules regarding address are a little simpler. You can change your address on your Aadhaar card any number of times. If you’ve moved house or city, you can easily change your address.
In today’s times, having a mobile number linked to Aadhaar has become extremely important. OTPs for banks, government portals, and many other services are sent to this number. If you wish to change your mobile number, UIDAI provides complete flexibility. You can update it as many times as needed.