Aadhaar Card: If there is a mistake in your Aadhaar card, be careful! Due to the wrong name in the Aadhaar card, you will not be able to take advantage of any government schemes.
In today’s time, the Aadhaar card has become the most important document for everyone. This is the identity of every citizen. From now on, to take advantage of the Central Government’s PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme or to get Rs 6000, it is also necessary to have the correct name on the Aadhaar card and the name on the record. If there is any difference in the name of your Aadhaar and other documents, then there will be no money in your statement.
According to the government, the difference between the name recorded on the Aadhaar card and the revenue record or the name linked to the bank account increases the possibility of fraud, forgery and wrongful gain NA. In this way, you can easily correct the wrong name on your Aadhaar card sitting at home. Here’s how you can correct the wrong names on your Aadhaar card:
How to update Aadhaar online
Step 1 – First of all, you have to visit the official website of UIDAI. Go to the “My Aadhaar” tab and select the “Update Aadhaar Online” option. Then click on “Proceed to update Aadhaar.”
Step 2: Enter your Aadhaar number and OTP. You will need to enter a new name (make sure the spelling is correct). Then you need to upload the necessary documents. Then you have to pay 50 roubles. You will get an Update Request Number (URN) from which the update status can be tracked.
Documents required to update name in Aadhaar
ID proofs validated by UIDAI for name correction: These are PAN card, passport, driving licence, bank passbook, photo ID issued by the state government, ration card and pension card.
How many times can the name be changed?
Citizens can change the name a maximum of two times a year. The new name should not be too different from the previous one. All documents must be clear and legible.
Advantages of the update process
The new Aadhaar update process will especially benefit people in rural areas where it may be difficult to reach the Aadhaar centre. Moreover, having a digital process will also reduce the chances of fraud.
Offline process
If you do not have an Aadhaar link number, you can also make Aadhaar corrections in an off method. Go to the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or CSC centre. Then fill in the Aadhaar Update/Correction form. After this, you have to submit the correct name and supporting documents. Then there will be biometric verification, and then you have to pay this charge of Rs 50. You will receive a receipt and URN.