Surname Change Aadhaar Card: Nowadays, the Aadhaar card has become not only your ID proof but also the most important document . The Unique Identification Authority of India ( UIDAI) issues the 12- digit Aadhaar card. It contains all your biometric data, including name, address, date of birth, and other information. This card also allows you to avail government services. 

UIDAI also allows us to make demographic and biometric changes to the Aadhaar card if needed. Demographic changes include updating the name, address, mobile number, photo, and date of birth. Biometric changes include iris scan and fingerprint.

In our society, it’s common for women to change their surnames after marriage to their husband’s. Therefore, this should be updated on their Aadhaar card. However, changing their surname after marriage and updating it on their Aadhaar card is not mandatory. However, if someone wishes to change their surname on their Aadhaar card, UIDAI grants permission. A fee is also required for this.

The entire process will have to be done offline

  • If you want to change your surname after marriage, the process will be offline. You will need to visit an Aadhaar service center, as this process is not online.
  • The woman will have to go to the Aadhaar Seva Kendra and get the Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Form from there and fill it.
  • The new surname will have to be entered in the Name section of the form .
  • You will have to attach Marriage Certificate or any supporting document.
  • Your documents will be verified and then after biometric verification the application will be accepted.
  • After this, you will receive an update request number ( URN) through which you can track the status online.
  • After the update , you can download the new Aadhaar card from the UIDAI website.
  • You will have to pay a fee of Rs 75 for this process . Previously, you had to pay Rs 50 for this work.

If there is no marriage certificate, what other documents can be submitted ?

  • UIDAI has recognized certain documents as valid for changing the surname in Aadhaar . The first among these is a marriage certificate . This is official proof of marriage.
  • But, if your marriage certificate is not made, then you can also give Gazette Notification .
  • Apart from this, Court Order or Name Change Affidavit is also accepted.
  • Valid ID proof, such as a passport, PAN card, driver’s license, or voter ID, is required to prove your identity. All of these documents must be presented at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.