How to Update Aadhaar Card Name & Date of Birth

Keeping your Aadhaar details accurate is important for KYC, banking, government verification and daily identity use. If your Aadhaar card has a wrong name, spelling mistake, or incorrect date of birth, UIDAI allows you to update these details either online or by visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. The update process is simple, but it follows strict rules: your name can be updated twice in your lifetime, and your date of birth can be corrected only once through the normal process. This guide explains how to change name and DOB on Aadhaar card smoothly using the latest UIDAI rules.

Updating Aadhaar depends on two things - whether your mobile number is linked and whether you have valid supporting documents. If your mobile is registered with Aadhaar, you can use the Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) to submit corrections online. Otherwise, you will need to visit an Aadhaar centre where your documents are verified physically and biometrics are taken for authentication.

Table of Contents

Aadhaar Card DOB Change - How It Works
How to Update Aadhaar DOB Offline
Aadhaar Name Change - Complete Process
Accepted Documents for Name & DOB Update
After the Update

Aadhaar Card Date of Birth Change - How It Works

A date of birth mismatch is one of the most common Aadhaar issues, especially when the original enrolment was done using an approximate or declared DOB. UIDAI allows one-time correction of DOB when you submit an accepted proof such as a Birth Certificate, Passport or 10th Marksheet. If your DOB was already marked as “Verified”, further corrections require an exception handling process through the Regional Office.

When You Can Update DOB Easily

Your DOB was recorded as “Declared/Approximate” during enrolment
You have a valid proof of date of birth
This is your first DOB correction

When You Need Exception Handling

You have already changed your DOB once
Your new DOB is more than ±3 years from your existing Aadhaar DOB
Your existing DOB is already marked “Verified”
Your document and Aadhaar data conflict

Exception cases require UIDAI review. You may be asked to submit documents via email or post and the Regional Office decides if the change is genuine.

How to Update Aadhaar Date of Birth Offline (Most Reliable Method)

Updating DOB at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment center is the safest and most accurate method because documents are checked immediately.

Step-by-step process:

Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Center
Fill the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form
Submit your DOB proof (Birth Certificate, Passport, SSLC Marks Card, etc.)
Provide your biometrics for identity authentication
Pay the update fee (around ₹50)
Receive the acknowledgement slip with your URN
Track your Aadhaar update status using the URN on the UIDAI website
Within 90 days, your updated DOB appears in your Aadhaar record

Aadhaar Name Change - Complete Process

Name change in Aadhaar is usually done for spelling corrections, post-marriage name change, or updating the format of your full name. UIDAI allows two lifetime name updates, but every change must match an accepted Identity Proof document.

How to Change Name in Aadhaar at a Centre

Visit any Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Center
Fill the Aadhaar Update Form correctly
Submit a valid Proof of Identity (PAN Card, Passport, School Certificate, etc.)
Provide biometrics for verification
Pay the update fee
Receive the URN on the acknowledgement slip
Track the request online until the update is completed

The online process is similar to DOB update: login → select Name → upload document → pay fee → track via URN.

Accepted Documents for Name & DOB Update

UIDAI accepts several proofs depending on what you are updating:

Common DOB Proofs

Birth Certificate
Passport
SSLC/10th Marksheet
Certificate issued by a Group A Gazetted Officer
Government ID showing full DOB

Common Name Proofs

PAN Card
Passport
School certificates
Marriage certificate (for post-marriage name update)
Government-issued identity cards

Original documents must be shown at the center, while online uploads must be clear and under the required file size.

After the Update

Once your request is approved:
Download the updated e-Aadhaar from UIDAI
You may order a PVC Aadhaar card if needed
Update your PAN, bank KYC, passport, and other records to avoid discrepancies

Final Note

Aadhaar card name change and Aadhaar card date of birth change are simple procedures when you have the correct documents and follow the UIDAI-prescribed process. Most updates today can be done online with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number, but DOB corrections and complex cases are best handled at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. With valid proofs, accurate information, and your URN for tracking, updating Aadhaar becomes smooth and hassle-free.