Gazette Required to Name Change in Aadhar Card

Changing the name on an Aadhaar card more than twice requires a gazette notification. This gazette is the official, legal document for name changes. It recognizes the legality of the name change and is the basis for making the name change on the Aadhaar card.

Name Change in Aadhaar Card After Marriage

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Updating your new identity with your Aadhaar card after marriage is very important. This process involves changing your name, address and adding your husband’s name to your Aadhaar card to reflect your marital status. The main documents required for this process are marriage certificate and gazette notification which prove your name change and your marriage. You can use both online and offline methods to make these changes. You have to submit the required documents and pay the fee for the procedure. After this, you will be given an update request number (URN) using which you can track the progress of your procedure.