Many times, individuals face an issue with their Aadhaar or PAN card wherein the name on the card is either misspelt or incorrect. This can be a difficult situation if someone wants to avail certain services from the government which need these documents, but due to the incorrect name, they are unable to do so. Luckily, there is a simple way in which one can correct these errors and get their cards updated. In this blog post, we will discuss what individuals need to do in order to update their Aadhaar or PAN card names and make sure that all of their government-related activities are done without any hassle.
What is Aadhaar?
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number issued by the Indian government to every individual resident of India. The number is linked to the individual’s biometric data, which includes their iris scan and fingerprints. Aadhaar allows residents to prove their identity in order to access various services, such as banking, mobile phone connections, and subsidies.
The government has been working to increase the use of Aadhaar by making it mandatory for several services, such as filing taxes and opening a bank account. In recent months, there have been reports of people facing difficulties in getting their Aadhaar Card name correction done. The process is not very complicated, but it can be time-consuming if you do not have all the required documents. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can get your Aadhaar Card name correction done:
1) Log in to the official website of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).
2) Navigate to the ‘Update Your Aadhaar Details Online’ page.
3) Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and security code.
4) Select ‘Name’ from the list of options that you want to update.
5) Enter your new name and submit the form.
6) You will receive an OTP (One Time Password) on your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP on the next page.
7) Your new name will be updated in the UIDAI database within 10 days.”
How to change your name in Aadhaar
If you have recently changed your name, you will need to update your Aadhaar card to reflect your new name. You can change your name in Aadhaar by visiting an enrollment center and submitting the required documents. The process is simple and straightforward, and you can have your new name updated in no time. Here’s what you need to do:
Visit an enrollment center: You can find your nearest enrollment center by visiting the UIDAI website or through the mAadhaar app. Once you have located an enrollment center, visit it with the required documents.
Submit the required documents: When you visit the enrollment center, you will need to submit certain documents as proof of your identity and address. These include your original Aadhaar card, a self-attested photocopy of your Aadhaar card, and Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents. You can find a list of acceptable PoI and PoA documents on the UIDAI website.
Update your details: Once you have submitted the required documents, the staff at the enrollment center will update your details in the system and issue a new Aadhaar card with your updated name.