Friday, January 11, 2019

What Documents Required for Name Change in Aadhar Card After Marriage

Aadhar is a very basic but important document that fulfills the verification requirement at so many places. No one can deny its importance. This 12 digit number is your identity in Government records, so it is the dire need to have a correct and up to date record in the data base.

When you first apply for Aadhar, you will not be charged any amount. So, if anyone is asking for money, then simply make a complaint against him or her. Aadhar is your right and no one can stop you from getting it.
People think that this number is issued to residents of India. But UIDAI (Unique identification authority of India) has made it clear that, even non-residents can apply for Aadhar card. Non-resident is an Indian Citizen who is living in India for 182 days or more at the time of application for aadhar.  The reason for applying for aadhar is that individual can enjoy subsidies and various benefits from the Government of India.

From time to time, various changes occurred in the aadhar details. These needs to be changed in UIDAI database so that no problem arise in the future. The best example is when people get married. In this case, wife has effect on name that needs to be changed in UIDAI records.

After marriage, woman name has to be changed due to the addition of husband name. Apart from this, woman has to left her father's home, this has to be updated in the UIDAI system and aadhar details. Apparently, this change seems to be very difficult and time consuming but, in this article we will help you how to achieve this task very easily.

What documents required for name change in aadhar card after marriage

In order to make changes in name in Aadhar, woman has to apply with supporting documents. Otherwise, her application will be rejected. Normally, following documents are required for name change in aadhar card after marriage:

1. Woman aadhar card
2. Husband's aadhar card
3. Utility bill such as electricity bill for proof of address change
4. Marriage certificate

One important thing you should keep in your mind that your aadhar details must contain your correct mobile number. Without correct mobile number, you will not be able to perform the updating process. It is the 100 % necessary requirement from UIDAI that applicant must have correct mobile number linked with aadhar details to make the whole system easy and flexible for every stakeholder.

The name change can be done via three means, that is, online method, postal method and visiting aadhar enrollment centre. Whatever method suits you, make sure you carry original documents mentioned above with you because these documents are scanned for aadhar and after that, are returned back to the applicant. Often people ignore the need for name change in aadhar, but in its true sense this is a compulsory thing that cannot be ignored. It will be useful at so many places and if not done timely, you will face severe problems in days ahead.