February 19, 2026

Documents Required for Aadhaar Card Name Change – Complete Guide with Legal Process

Documents Required for Aadhaar Card Name Change – Complete Guide with Legal Process

Learn which documents are required to change your name in Aadhaar card, including accepted ID proofs, when Gazette notification is needed, update limits, fees, and the complete step-by-step Aadhaar name correction process in India.

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Documents Required for Aadhaar Card Name Change – Complete Detailed Guide

If you want to change or correct your name in your Aadhaar card, you must submit valid supporting documents approved by UIDAI. The update can be minor spelling correction or full legal name change. The required documents depend on the type of correction.

This guide explains all accepted documents, when Gazette is required, update limits, and the full process.

Types of Aadhaar Name Change

There are mainly two types:

1️⃣ Minor Correction – Small spelling mistake
Example: “Rahul Kumr” → “Rahul Kumar”

2️⃣ Major Name Change – Complete name or surname change
Example: “Rahul Kumar” → “Rahul Verma”

The document requirement differs for both cases.

Documents Accepted by UIDAI for Aadhaar Name Change

UIDAI accepts Proof of Identity (POI) documents that show your correct name.

Below are commonly accepted documents:

Primary Government ID Proof

Passport
PAN Card
Voter ID
Driving License
Government-issued Photo ID
Service ID issued by Government

If your new name already appears in one of these documents, Gazette is usually not required.

When Gazette Notification Is Required

Gazette notification becomes necessary when:

You have legally changed your full name
You have changed your surname
You do not have any other government ID reflecting your new name
Aadhaar centre rejects your update due to lack of proof

In such cases, Gazette acts as official legal proof of name change.

Documents Required for Minor Name Correction

For minor spelling correction:

Existing Aadhaar card
Valid POI document showing correct spelling
Biometric verification at centre

Gazette is usually not required.

Documents Required for Major Name Change

For complete name change:

Gazette Notification copy
Name change Affidavit
Updated Passport / PAN (if available)
Aadhaar card copy
Passport size photograph (if required)

Gazette significantly increases approval chances.

Step-by-Step Aadhaar Name Change Process

Step 1: Book Appointment

Book appointment at Aadhaar Seva Kendra through official UIDAI website.

Step 2: Visit Centre with Documents

Carry:

Original documents
Photocopies
Gazette copy (if applicable)

Biometric verification will be done.

Step 3: Pay Update Fee

Aadhaar update fee is approximately ₹50–₹100.

Step 4: Receive Update Request Number (URN)

Track your update status online using URN.

Processing usually takes 7–15 days.

What If Aadhaar Update Is Rejected?

Your request may be rejected due to:

Mismatch in documents
Poor document quality
Major name difference
Update limit exceeded

Solution:

Provide Gazette notification
Update PAN/Passport first
File UIDAI grievance
In rare cases, seek legal assistance

Aadhaar Name Update Limit

UIDAI allows limited demographic updates. If your update limit is exhausted, you may need to:

Provide stronger documents (Gazette)
Approach Aadhaar Seva Kendra directly
File complaint through UIDAI portal

Limit exhaustion does not mean permanent rejection.

Conclusion

To change your name in Aadhaar card, you must provide valid identity proof reflecting your correct name. Minor spelling corrections are simple, but full legal name change usually requires Gazette notification. If your update is rejected, strengthening your documentation and following the proper legal process can resolve the issue.

What If You Do Not Have Gazette Notification?

If you do not have Gazette notification and your Aadhaar name change request is being rejected due to lack of valid legal proof, you will first need to complete the Gazette name change process.

As explained earlier, Gazette publication involves:

Preparing a notarized name change affidavit
Publishing name change in newspapers
Applying for State Gazette notification

Without Gazette (in case of full name change), Aadhaar authorities may not approve major corrections.

If you are unsure about documentation, affidavit drafting, newspaper format, or Gazette submission procedure, professional assistance can help avoid rejection and delays.

LSO Legal can assist you with: