Aadhaar Card- How to change your name in Aadhaar card? Know the process step by step 

Aadhaar Card Name Changing- Today, everyone from children to old people has an Aadhar card. It is not just an important document. Rather, it has become the identity of being an Indian. Therefore, it is considered a very important document. Without it, no small or big work can be completed.

According to the rules, the name can be changed up to two times in the Aadhaar card. If you have recently got married and want to change your surname, you can do this work sitting at home. For this, you will just need a mobile phone and internet service.

How to change surname in aadhar card

Keep in mind that it allows you to change your name only twice. So avoid any kind of mistake. Let us now see its complete process.

Step by step process

Step 1- First of all you have to visit the official website of UIDAI.

Step 2 – Then go to the My Aadhaar option and enter your Aadhaar number and OTP

Please login.

Step 3 – After which you will get the option of Update Aadhaar here.

Step 4 – Then here you will get the option of Name Update. Click on it.

Step 5 – Now submit the required details and documents like marriage certification.

Step 6 – After which you will have to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 50. Non-refundable means

You will not get this money back.

Step 7 – Finally, review the details and documents entered and click on the Submit button.

Along with this, carefully note down the SRN number i.e. Service Request Number on a piece of paper. This number will help you to check the status later. Here status check means that you can find out when the new information entered by you will be shown in the Aadhaar card.

How to check status?

When will your name be changed or what is the status or update regarding it. You can also find out this from the official website of UIDAI.

Step 1- First of all you will see the option of My Aadhaar on the blue bar on the website.

Step 2 – By going here, you will get the option of Check Aadhaar Update Status on the second number.

Step 3 – On clicking this, you will see the options given at the top like Enrolment, SRN, URN and SID and select SRN

Step 4 – Once you select it, you will get the option to enter the SRN number. Enter the SRN number and captcha code and click on Submit.

Step 5- After which the status related to Aadhaar will be shown on the screen.