New Aadhaar Rules 2026: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for updating names on Aadhaar. The new process, issued on September 18, 2026, replaces the earlier 2021 procedure and separates name updates into categories such as minor corrections, data-entry errors, marriage or divorce-related changes and major name changes.
The new rules also bring stricter verification for supporting documents, affidavits, and Gazette notifications. Name changes are currently handled at Aadhaar Enrolment Centres or Aadhaar Seva Kendras rather than through the online name-update facility.
New UIDAI Aadhaar Name Change Rules 2026
Under the revised SOP, Aadhaar names must be recorded in block letters. Titles, ranks, professional designations, aliases and terms such as “urf” are not permitted. Random capitalisation and dots in names are also covered under the correction rules.
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UIDAI has divided requests into different categories so that the documentation depends on the type of change being requested.
What Documents Are Required To Change Name On Aadhaar?
For a minor name correction, applicants generally need the prescribed Proof of Identity (PoI). Changes can include correcting spelling, adding or removing a middle or surname, expanding abbreviations or changing the order of an existing name.
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