Gazette Notification for Name Change in Aadhaar Card

Your Aadhaar card is an essential identification card in India, so it is extremely important that your name on your Aadhaar is correct and current. Whether due to marriage, divorce, astrological reasons or a preference, name change in adhaar card follows a specific legal and administrative process. While minor changes may be easy, changing the full name requires an official process. 

Legal Name Change ​through Gazette Notification

Understanding the Gazette Notification Process

To change your full name, first you need to legally formalize your new name. To make your new name official, you need to get a gazette notification prepared. With the help of the gazette notification, you can easily change your name. The gazette notification is an important document for name change. The gazette notification is published by the Government of India. It makes your new name valid across the country. The process for obtaining a Gazette Notification typically involves three key steps:

• Affidavit Preparation: You need to first get an affidavit. The affidavit needs to state your previous name, your current name, and the reason behind the change.

• Newspaper Publication: After the affidavit, you have to advertise your name change in newspapers –  local language  daily. The advertisement needs to contain your previous name, new name, residential address, and father/husband's name.

• Gazette Application: Last and final step, you have to prepare a file which will contain all your documents like your name change affidavit, newspaper cuttings of your name, identity proof and a CD containing your soft copy. All these documents have to be prepared and kept inside a file and submitted to the Publications Department. On an average it takes 30-40 days for the gazette to be published.

Navigating the Aadhaar Update Process

When you will get the gazette notification for name change. After that you will have to get your Aadhaar updated. For Aadhaar update for name change, you will have to go to any of your Aadhaar update centres, then your Aadhaar will be updated. With the help of gazette notification, this work is done easily.

Where to Go after Gazette Notification?

Step-by-Step Submission:

You will have to go to your closest Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre or an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. These centres are easily available through the official website of UIDAI. The process at the centre is simple:

Obtain and Fill the Form: Ask for an Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form. Complete it precisely, typing in your new name accurately.
Document Submission: This is a very important step. You need to submit these documents your current Aadhaar card.

• Your current Aadhaar card.
• The original gazette notification of name change (this is required in case of full name change).
• Other supporting Proof of Identity (PoI) documents containing your new name. Common PoI documents are:
• Passport
• PAN Card
•  Voter ID
•  Driving License
•  Marriage Certificate (especially in case of surname change after marriage)

Biometric Verification: Your biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan, facial photograph) will be re-verified

by the operator.
Fee Payment: A nominal fee, typically ₹50, is charged for the update service.\

Acknowledgement Slip (URN): Upon successful submission, you will receive a slip containing a 14-digit Unique Request Number (URN). Keep this slip safe.

Tracking Your Aadhaar Name Change Update Status

URN is provided on your slip app. Using this number, you can track your Aadhaar status online on the official UIDAI website. It takes 25-30 days for the Aadhaar card name change to be updated.

 FAQs on changing your name on your Aadhaar card using a Gazette Notification:

1. What is a Gazette Notification for name change?

It's an official legal document published by the Government of India, making your name change valid across the country. It's crucial for full name changes on Aadhaar.

2. What are the key steps to get a Gazette Notification?

You need to prepare a notarized affidavit, publish an advertisement in newspapers, and then apply to the Department of Publication in Delhi with all supporting documents.

3. Can I change my full name on Aadhaar online with a Gazette Notification?

No, a full name change with a Gazette Notification requires an in-person visit to an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

4. What documents do I need for Aadhaar update after getting the Gazette Notification?

You'll need your current Aadhaar card, the original Gazette Notification, and other valid Proof of Identity (PoI) documents with your new name (e.g., Passport, PAN Card).

5. How long does it take for the Aadhaar name change to reflect after submitting my request?

Typically, Aadhaar updates are completed within 30 days after submitting your request at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. You can track it using the URN from your acknowledgement slip.