Name & Address Change in Aadhaar Card after Marriage

In this article, we provided information about name & address change in aadhaar after marriage. Aadhaar is now needed for various things: getting subsidies and filing income tax returns.

Women, after getting married, will have to change the name on their Aadhaar card so that there will not be any complications in the future. After the marriage procedure, everyone can know the documents required for name and address change on the Aadhaar card.

Documents Required

How to Change Name & Address in Aadhaar Card

Online Method

  • Women who want to change their name and address after marriage must visit the official portal of the Aadhaar self-service update portal.
  • Click on the “proceed to update Aadhaar” option on the home page.
  • Enter the Aadhaar number and Captcha code, and click on send OTP.
  • An OTP will send to the Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
  • Enter the OTP and click on the Login option.
  • A new page appears where the applicant must update the name and address and upload all the required documents. Click on submit.
  • The government will validate and verify all the submitted documents and send an approval message to the registered mobile number.
  • The government does not charge fees for this procedure.

Offline Method

  • For offline methods, women who want to change names and addresses must visit the Aadhaar Enrolment centre.
  • Applicants must carry all the name and address change documents on the Aadhaar card.
  • Ensure to carry original documents for verification and submit the scanned copies to hand over at the centre.
  • The applicants can also update other changes and biometrics in this process.
  • The nominal fee of Rs 50 has to charge for the offline method.

Things to consider

  • Updating Aadhaar card details is easy, but women who want to update must note some points.
  • They are correcting or updating Aadhaar details using URN (Update Request Number) and keeping that URN safe to check updating status.
  • Changing or correcting the name and address process takes 90 days to complete. After that, we can download an e-Aadhaar through the UIDAI website.
  • All the required information should be provided and checked twice before changing the name and address.
  • Upload all the needed scanned documents uploaded or hand them over and carry photocopies for further use.

FAQs

Is it mandatory to change the address on the Aadhar card after marriage?

Yes.

Is the husband’s name mandatory in the Aadhar card?

Relationship details are a part of the address field in Aadhaar. This has been standardized to C/o (Care of). Filling this out is optional.

Is any proof required to change the address on the Aadhar card?

The address change in Aadhaar can happen by submitting Proof of Relationship documents like — Ration Card, Marksheet, Marriage Certificate, Passport or any other related information mentioning the name of both the applicant and HOF, the relationship between them, and OTP-based authentication by the HOF.

What proof is required for address change in Aadhar?

Photo Identity Card/Certificate with photograph issued by Central Govt. /State Govt. like Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate etc.

How can I update my Aadhar card after marriage?

A woman who wishes to change her name on her Aadhaar card after marriage must present specific papers while changing her information at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. The applicant must provide the Marriage Certificate, which includes the address given by the government.

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