Gazette Publication copy is all you need to update your name in Aadhaar card :) Yes, It is that simple and easy process (Thanks to Digital Bharat!). If you do not have Gazette Publication but have only news paper advertisement, then you can first update your name in one of the documents from below list and use that as a proof to update your name in Aadhaar Card.
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Ration/PDS Photo Card
- Voter ID
- Driving License
- Government Photo ID Cards/ Service photo identity card issued by PSU
- NREGS Job Card
- Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution
- Arms License
- Photo Bank ATM Card
- Photo Credit Card
- Pensioner Photo Card
- Freedom Fighter Photo Card
- Kissan Photo Passbook
- CGHS/ ECHS Photo Card
- Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts
- Certificate of Identity having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
- Disability ID Card/ handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/ UT Governments/Administrations
- Bhamashah Card
- Certificate from Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes for orphanages, homes etc on their official letterhead
- Certificate of ldentity having photo issued by MP or MLA or MLC or Municipal Councillor on letterhead
- Certificate of Identity having photo issued by Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya (for rural areas)
- Gazette notification for name change
- Marriage certificate with photograph
- RSBY Card
- SSLC book having candidates photograph
- ST/ SC/ OBC certificate with photograph
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC), containing name and photograph
- Extract of School Records issued by Head of School containing name and photograph
- Bank Pass Book having name and photograph
- Certificate of Identity containing name and photograph issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute
But based on my personal experience, it is better to take Gazette Publication and update name in Aadhaar card first. Most of the other documents/IDs can be updated easily if your Aadhaar Card is up-to-date.
Once legal process of changing your name is completed, you have to visit Aadhaar Enrollment Center for updating your name in Aadhaar Card.
You can locate an Aadhaar Enrollment Center here. You will have to fill-in the "Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Form" and pay a nominal fee for update service (~ 50). After filling enrollment/update form, your biometric data and your proof(s) of 'change in name' would be verified at the center.
Don't forget to collect URN (Update Request Number) at the center. This is needed to track your application status online. Once you submit Gazette Publication copy and your documents are accepted, your name would be updated within 3-5 days (even though officially they say it takes 90 days to update your name, processing is faster in Aadhaar department).
You will come to know whether your name is updated or not by tracking online or through registered email address.
Complete list of acceptable supporting documents for verification
Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Form (Version_2.1)
Please visit UIDAI site for latest enrollment form
Please visit UIDAI site for latest enrollment form
- ☞ Track your application status: https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/checkSSUPStatus/checkupdatestatus
- ☞ Download Gazette Publication Copy: http://egazette.nic.in/(S(orfjmbb51yligrot5tkiuzsg))/Search1.aspx
- ☞ Digital Bharat: https://www.digitalindia.gov.in
- ☞ Locate Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Center near you: https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx
- ☞ Download Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Form Version_2.1: https://uidai.gov.in/images/aadhaar_enrolment_correction_form_version_2.1.pdf
