How to Update Your Aadhaar Card Surname After Marriage: Step-by-Step Guide
Married women can now easily update their surname and spouse details on their Aadhaar card. Here’s everything you need to know about the process, documents, and where to apply.
Why Update Surname on Aadhaar After Marriage?
The Aadhaar card is a vital identity document in India used across services like banking, government schemes, mobile connections, and school admissions. After marriage, it’s common for women to adopt their husband’s surname and update marital details. This change must reflect on their Aadhaar to ensure consistency across official documents.
Documents Required for Aadhaar Surname Change
To change your surname post-marriage, the marriage certificate is the most crucial document. It acts as legal proof of your marital status and surname change.
You’ll need:
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Marriage Certificate (original + photocopy)
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Aadhaar card (original)
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Husband’s Aadhaar or identity proof (optional, for spouse details)
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Any government-issued document that reflects the new surname (if available)
Aadhaar Surname Change Process
Here’s how you can update your surname on the Aadhaar card:
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Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra: Go to your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Center.
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Fill the Aadhaar Update Form: Provide your current details along with the updated surname and marital status.
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Document Verification: Submit a self-attested photocopy of your marriage certificate and original for verification.
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Biometric Authentication: Your photograph, fingerprints, and iris scan will be taken again for record verification.
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Submit and Acknowledge: Once the update request is submitted, you’ll receive an Update Request Number (URN) to track the status.
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Download Updated Aadhaar: After processing (usually within 7–10 working days), visit uidai.gov.in to download your updated Aadhaar card.
When Is an Aadhaar Card Required?
An Aadhaar card is mandatory for:
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Applying for government subsidies and schemes
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Opening bank accounts or updating KYC
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School and college admissions
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Income tax filings
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Getting a new SIM card
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Passport, PAN card, or voter ID linkage
Stay Updated: Ensuring your Aadhaar reflects your latest name and marital status helps avoid discrepancies during verification for official tasks.
