🆔 aadhaar update: correct your name online without visiting an enrollment center
The aadhaar card has become the primary identity proof for indian citizens. Whether you are opening a bank account, applying for a passport, or accessing government welfare schemes, aadhaar is indispensable. But what if there’s a spelling mistake in your name? Don’t worry — you can now correct it online in just a few minutes.
✏️ 1. Why correcting your name is important
A minor spelling error in your aadhaar can cause big problems:
Bank account verification may fail
Passport or visa applications can be delayed
School or college admissions could be affected
Government welfare benefits may be blocked or delayed
Correcting your name ensures smooth processing for all official purposes.
💻 2. Online method to correct name
You no longer need to visit an aadhaar enrollment center. The uidai website allows online corrections:
Visit the uidai official portal: https://uidai.gov.in
Login with your aadhaar number and otp sent to your registered mobile
Select “update demographics data” and choose “name”
Enter the correct spelling as per your documents
Upload supporting proof like pan card, passport, or voter id
Submit the request and note the update request number (urn) for tracking
📌 3. Documents required
To update your name, you need valid identity proof:
Pan card
Passport
Voter id
Driving license
Any government-issued photo id
Make sure the documents exactly match the corrected name.
⏳ 4. How long does it take?
After submission, updates usually take 7–10 days
You can track the status online using your urn
Once updated, you can download the corrected e-aadhaar immediately
✅ 5. Key takeaway
Fixing spelling errors in your aadhaar name is now quick, simple, and hassle-free. Doing it online saves you a trip to the enrollment center and ensures that your identity proof is accurate for all official uses.
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