The Aadhaar card is an important identity document for every Indian citizen. It is necessary everywhere from availing government schemes to banking and other essential services. After marriage, many people change their name and address, and it becomes very important to update the Aadhaar card. Today we are going to tell you the entire process of updating Aadhaar card after marriage, so that you can do this work without any hassle.

How to change the name in Aadhaar card after marriage?

If you want to change the name in your Aadhaar card after marriage, then for this you have to follow some easy steps.

Offline method (update by going to Aadhaar Center)

1. Go to the nearest base center: To update Aadhaar, you have to go to your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center.
2. Fill the base update form:
   • In this, enter your 12-numbers’ Aadhaar number.
   • Enter the new name (new name taken after marriage).
   • Attach the required documents.
3. Submit the necessary documents:
   • Marriage Certificate
   • Spouses Aadhaar Card
   • Other required certificates (eg passport, bank statement, ration card)
4. Pay the update fee: 50 rupees fee will have to be paid for the name update.
5. Biometric verification: Fingerprint and iris will be scanned.
6. Get an update request number (URN): After submitting the application, you will get an update request number (URN), so that you can track your update status.

Your name may usually take 7 to 90 days to update.

How to update Aadhaar card online after marriage?

UIDAI has provided the facility of online Aadhaar update, so that you can change your Aadhaar card sitting at home.

Online name update process

1. Go to the official website of UIDAI https://uidai.gov.in.
2. Click on “Update Demographics Data” in “My Aadhaar” section.
3. Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code.
4. Select the “Name” option and enter the new name.
5. Upload required documents:
   • Scanned marriage certificate.
   • Aadhar card of spouse.
6. Pay a fee of Rs 50.
7. Get the update request number (URN) and check the status.

Once the update is completed, you can download your e-Aadhaar.

What documents will be required?

For Aadhaar update you will need some important documents, including:

1. Marriage Certificate – This is the most important document.
2. Spousing Aadhaar card – This is necessary in the process of changing the name after marriage.
3. Current address proof –
   • Passport
   • Bank statement
   • Electricity bill
   • Ration card
4. Fingerprint scan for biometric verification.

After submitting the application, you will get a receipt, so that you can track the status of your update.

How to change the address in Aadhaar card after marriage?

If you are shifting to your husband’s house after marriage, then you will also have to change the address in the Aadhaar card. For this, you have to adopt the following process.

Offline method (update by going to Aadhaar Center)

1. Go to the nearest base center.
2. Fill the base correction form and mention the new address.
3. Attach the required documents:
   • Marriage certificate
   • Husband’s Aadhaar card
   • Address proof (electricity bill, bank statement, water bill, passport)
4. Get biometric verification done.
5. Submit a fee of 50 rupees.
6. Get URN number and track update status.

Your new address will be updated within 90 days.

Update online address process

1. Go to UIDAI’s website.
2. Click on “Update Demographics Data”.
3. Enter the Aadhaar number and captcha code.
4. Select the “Address” option and enter a new address.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Submit a fee of 50 rupees and get URN.