UIDAI unveils new procedures for correcting and changing Aadhaar names

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issued a new Standard Operating Procedure for Aadhaar name modifications, effective September 18, superseding the 2021 rules. The SOP categorises updates into minor corrections, marriage or divorce adjustments, data-entry error fixes, and major name changes, each with distinct documentation requirements. Minor edits include spelling corrections, expanding initials, or removing dots, and typically need a valid proof of identity.

Changes due to marriage or divorce require an Annexure D affidavit, while data-entry errors call for Annexure B or C affidavits depending on age. A complete name change is treated as a major alteration and must be supported by a Gazette notification. To process any change, individuals must go to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centre, submit the relevant documents, undergo biometric verification, and pay a ₹75 fee, receiving a URN for tracking.