Technical News Office – Changing the name on Aadhar card has now become more difficult. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has now made the guidelines for updating Aadhaar details stricter. This step has been taken with the aim of preventing fraud and keeping Aadhaar records more accurate. The Unique Identification Authority of India has changed the rules. After which, if you wish to make a change to the name, a gazette notification will be required.
The rules for changing name on Aadhar card have become stricter than before. Whether it’s changing the entire name or some letters. Along with the gadget notification, the applicant will also have to submit any old identity proof on which their old name is written. This includes PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Service ID Card, Passport, etc. Additionally, if the user wants to change their name, they will only get two chances. UIDAI has stated (via) that only 2 attempts will be given to the applicant.
At the same time, if you want to update your address or re-register, the process has now been simplified. For this, it is now possible to present the passbook of any public sector bank. But for this, applicants will also need to obtain a certificate from the bank branch manager, confirming that the address is registered in the bank records and the e-KYC process is completed.
The rules have become strict when it comes to correcting the date of birth. For applicants below the age of 18, only birth certificate issued by authorized state authorities will be accepted as proof. The passport and SSLC booklet are no longer valid for this. Therefore, if you are also planning to make such a change in your Aadhar card, then it is imperative to know these new rules, otherwise the applicant may face problems.
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