{"id":18795,"date":"2022-05-18T21:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/?p=18795"},"modified":"2022-05-19T19:26:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T13:56:43","slug":"how-to-update-name-in-an-aadhaar-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/news\/aadhaar-card\/how-to-update-name-in-an-aadhaar-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Name in an Aadhaar Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The applicant\u2019s demographic information and biometric data are used to create the <a href=\"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/news\/aadhaar-card\/what-is-aadhaar-card\/\">Aadhaar card<\/a>. Demographic information includes the applicant\u2019s name, gender, address, date of birth, and so on, whereas biometric information includes an iris scan, fingerprint scan, and a photograph. By visiting an Aadhaar enrolment centre, the applicant can apply for an Aadhaar card.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we will walk you through the process of changing your Aadhaar name online.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-update-name-in-an-aadhaar-card-online\"><span id=\"how-to-update-name-in-an-aadhaar-card-online\"><strong>How to Update Name in an Aadhaar Card Online?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following is a step-by-step procedure for changing your Aadhaar name:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official website of UIDAI<\/li>\n<li>Locate \u2018My Aadhaar\u2019 click on \u2018Update Demographics Data Online\u2019 under the section \u2018Update your Aadhaar\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u2018Proceed to update Aadhaar\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Next, enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code<\/li>\n<li>Request for OTP and submit it next in the given space<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u2018Login\u2019 and proceed with \u2018Update Demographics Data\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Choose \u2018Name\u2019 and \u2018Proceed\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Ensure to read terms &amp; conditions before proceeding further with Aadhaar name change<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the form, upload all supporting documents, preview it carefully, and submit it<\/li>\n<li>Following the submission of the Aadhaar update request, a 14-digit URN will be generated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-update-name-in-an-aadhaar-card-offline\"><span id=\"how-to-update-name-in-an-aadhaar-card-offline\"><strong>How to Update Name in an Aadhaar Card Offline?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from updating the name on an\u00a0Aadhaar card online, a user can also update the name on an Aadhaar card offline by following the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit an official Aadhaar enrolment centre<\/li>\n<li>Complete the Aadhaar update form<\/li>\n<li>Submit the Aadhaar update form, any required documents, and a fee to the Aadhaar executive<\/li>\n<li>Following submission, the Aadhaar executive will provide the applicant with an acknowledgement number that includes the URN<\/li>\n<li>The acknowledgement number can be used to track the status of an Aadhaar card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Is it possible to update my Aadhaar card details online?<\/h3>\n<p>UIDAI has given the flexibility to its users to update their Aadhaar demographic details online; however, biometric data can only be updated by visiting the official Aadhaar enrolment centre. Connect with your bank to confirm if the account opening process requires other additional documents.<\/p>\n<h3>What Aadhaar card details can I update online?<\/h3>\n<p>Users can update their demographic details like name, address, date of birth, gender, language, mobile and email online by visiting the official website of UIDAI.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can update their Aadhaar card details online?<\/h3>\n<p>An Aadhaar card holder can update his\/her Aadhaar card demographic details online by visiting the UIDAI website.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I track my Aadhaar card status?<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the official website of UIDAI to track the check of Aadhaar card status by entering the Aadhaar number\/virtual ID or enrolment number.<\/p>\n<h3>How many times can I update my Aadhaar card name online?<\/h3>\n<p>Only 2 attempts are available to let a user update his\/her name on an Aadhaar card online.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need to submit any document to update my Aadhaar card?<\/h3>\n<p>There isn\u2019t any requirement to submit documents to update the Aadhaar card; however, connect with the Aadhaar executive to get better clarity over the list of documents to be submitted for the Aadhaar card update.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The applicant\u2019s demographic information and biometric data are used to create the Aadhaar card. 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