Aadhaar Name Correction: If your name is misspelled on your Aadhaar card, you want to change your surname after marriage, or you want to change your name completely, this process will now be conducted under new SOP rules. Under the “Standard Operating Procedure” 2026 issued by UIDAI, various documents and affidavits are mandatory for name correction.
This new SOP of UIDAI has come into effect from 18 September 2026. Under this, for name correction in Aadhaar, the applicant will have to submit the prescribed documents, whose authenticity, affidavit and gazette notification will be strictly checked by UIDAI.
What is included in a minor name change?
Minor amendments are classified as minor changes under the rules. These amendments include:
Expanding name abbreviations or initials.
Adding or removing a middle name or last name (surname).
Changing the order of words or names.
Correcting minor spelling mistakes (where pronunciation/sound is similar).
Removing the dot (.) from the middle of the name or correcting mistakes like random capital letters.
For example, if someone’s name is ‘Rama Prasad,’ they can expand it to ‘Rama Shyam Prasad.’ This is not considered a complete identity change.
2. Change of name after marriage or divorce
There are specific rules for changing surname after marriage or modifying name after divorce:
Required Documents: For this, the prescribed affidavit of Annexure D and proof of identity will have to be given.
Condition: This affidavit must clearly state that the change in name is only due to marriage or divorce and does not change the original identity of the person.
3. Spelling mistakes caused by data-entry errors
If you provided correct documents while making or updating Aadhaar, but the name was entered incorrectly due to an operator error (data-entry error):
For adults: For this, affidavit of Annexure B and Proof of Identity (PoI) or Proof of Relationship (PoR) will have to be submitted.
For Minors: Submission of Annexure C affidavit and PoI/PoR is mandatory. If your name is correct in English but is printed incorrectly in the language, it can be corrected by submitting the prescribed affidavit and PoI.
4. Gazette notification for complete name change
If you are changing your name completely or making a change that alters your previous identity, it will be considered a Major Name Change.
A government gazette notification is mandatory for name changes in this category. A full name change cannot be made without a gazette notification. UIDAI is no longer offering the online name correction facility. Applicants must visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Center for any name correction.
Step-by-step process to correct name in Aadhaar
To update your name in Aadhaar, you need to follow these steps:
Identify the category: First, decide whether your name correction is a minor change, a post-marriage change, a data-entry error, or a major name change.
Gather Documents: Prepare the required supporting documents (PoI, PoR or Gazette Notification) as per your category.
Get an affidavit prepared: If applicable, get an affidavit or declaration prepared in the prescribed format (Annexure B, C or D).
Visit Aadhaar Centre: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre.
Submit Application: Fill the name update form and submit copies of all required documents to the operator.
Verification: Get the biometric and document verification process completed by the operator.
Get Acknowledgement: Get an acknowledgement of the update request once the process is complete.
Track Status: Track the status of your request on the official UIDAI portal using the URN provided on the receipt.