Gazette Notification for Name Change in Aadhaar Card
Correcting or changing the name on your Aadhaar card requires a government gazette notification. Apply for a gazette notification through our expert service today and complete your Aadhaar card name change process without any hassle.
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To change your full name or change your name more than twice on your card, you must provide a legal document proving the name change. You will need to publish the name change in a gazette notification to prove the change and update your name on your card.
Steps in the gazette notification process
- Create an affidavit - Create a name change affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper. State your old name, new name, address, and the reason for the name change.
- Newspaper Advertisement - Advertise your name change in two newspapers: one local/state and one national newspaper. Keep the original full page of the newspaper.
- Prepare the application - Fill out the name change request form. Then, gather the affidavit, NAV papers, ID proof (card, PAN, passport), passport-size photo, and a digital soft copy on a CD. Create a file.
- File Submission - Pay the government fee online through the Bharatkosh website and attach the printout receipt to the file. Submit the file to the Department of Publications (Civil Lines, Delhi) by post or courier.
- Download e-Gazette - A few days after submitting the file, download your gazette from the official e-Gazette website.
Update your card after the gazette notification
Gazette notification for name change on Aadhaar Card, You need a gazette notification to change the name on your card or to update it more than twice. Submit this as proof of the name change.
- Visit your nearest Seva Kendra.
- Fill out the update form and carefully enter the new name correctly.
- Get your biometrics done and pay the processing fee (50 to 100 rupees).
- Upon payment, you will receive a URN number. Keep it safe.
- Use the URN number to track your card processing online.
How do I change my name on my Aadhaar card after marriage?
To change name on Aadhaar card after marriage, visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Documents required for changing your name after marriage:
- Marriage Certificate: Issued by the Marriage Registrar.
- Gazette Notification: If you are changing your full name.
Steps to update name at Aadhaar Seva Kendra:
- Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Enrollment Center.
- Fill out the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form.
- Submit a photocopy of your marriage certificate.
- Complete your biometric verification (fingerprint, iris scan, and photograph).
- Provide Gazette Notification if you are changing your full name.
- Pay a ₹50 fee and obtain a URN slip.
Acceptable documents for proof of name change based on Aadhaar
| Simple spelling change | After marriage | Legal / full name change |
|---|---|---|
|
• PAN card • Passport • Voter ID • Driving license |
• Marriage certificate • Passport with spouse's name |
• Gazette notification (Central Gazette) |
Demographic data updates may be required for the following reasons:
- Many things change in people's lives after marriage, which may require changes to basic demographic details in the Aadhaar card. Moving to a new home may also require changes to the address, name, and mobile number.
- Names may be spelled differently in some documents, which may require updating the name on the Aadhaar card to ensure the same name is displayed on the Aadhaar card.
How to check the status of your name change on your Aadhaar card?
After your application is processed at the Aadhaar center, you receive a slip containing your URN number. You can check the status using that number by following these steps:
- First: Open the official UIDAI website.
- Second: Go to the 'My Aadhaar' tab and click on the 'Check Aadhaar Update Status' option.
- Third: Click on the URN option, enter your URN number, and enter the captcha code correctly.
- Fourth: After entering the correct details, click the "Check Status" button. The status will be displayed on the screen.
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