I am Supriya Gill, a lawyer and in this article, you will get detailed information about how you can change your name on aadhaar card after divorce, the documents required and how can you visit the UIDAI website.
If you want to change the name on your Aadhaar card after a divorce, submit a written request to the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), and supporting documents that prove your name change such as a divorce decree or marriage certificate, as well as proof of identity and address. Submit your request and documents through the Aadhaar Self Service Update Portal, or by visiting a nearby Aadhaar Enrollment Center. Once your request and documents have been verified, your name will be updated on your Aadhaar card.
How to change your name on aadhaar card after divorce?
To change the name on your Aadhaar card, you need to follow the following steps:
- Gather the required documents: You will need to submit a copy of your divorce decree, your old Aadhaar card, and proof of your new name (such as a marriage certificate or a gazette notification).
- Visit the UIDAI website: Go to the UIDAI website and click on the “Update Aadhaar Details (Online)” link.
- Login with Aadhaar: Enter your Aadhaar number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number to log in.
- Select the fields to update: Select the “Name” field and enter your new name.
- Upload documents: Upload the required documents by clicking on the “Choose File” button.
- Submit the request: Review the information entered and submit the request.
- Pay the fee: A nominal fee will be charged for the update.
- Track the status: You will receive an acknowledgement with an Update Request Number (URN). You can use this URN to track the status of your request on the UIDAI website.
- Receive the updated Aadhaar: Once the update is complete, you will receive the updated Aadhaar card by post.
Documents required to change the name on the Aadhaar card after divorce
If you want to change your name on your Aadhaar card after a divorce, you will need to provide certain documents as proof of your name change. These documents may include:
- Divorce Decree: This document will need to be an original or a certified copy.
- Old Aadhaar card: To verify your identity, your current Aadhaar card will be required.
- Proof of new name: This can be a marriage certificate if you have remarried or a gazette notification of your name change, which is a government-issued document that officially changes your name.
- Proof of identity and address: Such as a passport, voter ID, PAN card, or driving license.
Note: The documents you provide must be original or certified copies. The UIDAI will verify documents and update your name on the Aadhaar card after that.
How to visit the UIDAI website?
Follow these steps, to visit the UIDAI website:
STEP 1: Open your web browser (such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari)
STEP 2: At the top of the browser, type in the website’s URL, which is myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
STEP 3: Press the “Enter” key on your keyboard to go to the website
STEP 4: Once you are on the UIDAI website, you can explore the various sections to find the information you need.
STEP 5: By clicking on the Aadhaar Update link on the UIDAI website, you can access the Aadhaar Self-Service Update Portal.
STEP6: By clicking on the Aadhaar Enrollment Center link, you can find the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center on the UIDAI website.
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