The Aadhar Card holds a prominent position as one of the most widely accepted forms of identification in the country. Almost every Indian citizen is required to present their Aadhar Card in various situations to verify their identity. This card contains essential information, including name, address, gender, date of birth, and other relevant details.

To access the diverse schemes and benefits provided by both the central and state governments, an individual may require a genuine and up-to-date Aadhar card.

The Aadhaar card serves as a crucial identification document, encompassing vital details such as your name. Whether you've modified your name due to marriage, legal requirements, or need to rectify a spelling error, the process of updating your name is straightforward.

Reasons To Change Name In Aadhar Card

There could be many reasons to change name in Aadhar Card which includes –

• Incorrect name in official record
• Unhappy with names
• Child Adoption
• Spelling Errors
• Gender change
• Religion change
• Marriage after Divorce
• Astrology Reasons
• Marriage of widow
• Numerology Reasons
• Divorce
• Marriage

Documents Required for Aadhar Card Name Change For Adults

Application Form: Properly completed application form containing comprehensive information, including both old and new names, current mailing address, contact information, and the reason behind the name change.

• One Passport Size Photo
• Proof of Address proof: Aadhar Card or Electricity Bill or Ration Card
• ID Proof: Passport or Driving Licence or Aadhar Card or Voter ID or PAN card Ration Card

Documents Required for Aadhar Card Name Change For Minor

• Application Form: Duly Signed By Minor if possible and parents or Guardians
• Photo: One Passport Size Photo
• Age Proof: Birth Certificate
• Address Proof: Aadhar Card
• ID Proof: Aadhar card or school ID For Minor below 18 years (Mandatory Documents)

Steps Involved

Application Form: Duly Signed By Minor if possible and parents or Guardia

1. Affidavit

If you wish to modify your name, the initial step involves creating an affidavit for a name change at a nearby notary public office. The affidavit must include details like the current name, the desired new name, and a statement explaining the reason for the name change. Additionally, provide applicant information, including the husband's/father's name, address, and age proof. This process can be completed at a notary public office conveniently located near you.

2. Publication In Newspaper

After you've finished the preceding step in the name change process, the next crucial stage involves Newspaper Publication to effect the name change.

You are required to advertise news in two local newspapers, one in the regional language (Hindi) and the other in English.

Key considerations to include in the newspaper publication for a name change:

• Age of Applicant
• Date on which affidavit is made by Applicant
• Father’s/Husband Name of Applicant
• Full Address of Applicant
• New Name of Applicant
• The Notary Name who attested the affidavit
• Old Name of Applicant

Always double-check the content of your advertisement before placing it in the newspaper. Ensure that all the points mentioned above are accurate and proper. A minor mistake could jeopardize the entire process.

3. Gazette Notification

After the affidavit and newspaper are ready, you have to send your name change article/advertisement to the Government of India Gazette office. There you have to send your file and get your name published in the government gazette.