How to Change Name in Your Aadhar Card? 

If you are looking to change your name in your Aadhar Card, then you must know about the Gazette Notification. The Aadhar Card is a critically important document, and even a small discrepancy in the name can lead to major legal complications later on. 

The Gazette Notification is the official and legal document that grants government approval to your name change. Without this notification, your changed name will not be considered valid in your Aadhar Card or any other government document. In this guide, we will explain step-by-step how to use the Gazette to change your name in Aadhar Card. 

What is a Gazette Notification? 

When you change your name, it is essential to make an official declaration. The Gazette of India, published by the Department of Publication (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), gives your new name legal recognition throughout the country.
When you apply to change your name in your Aadhar Card, they will definitely ask for the Gazette copy. This serves as proof that the name change process has been completed according to government regulations. 

Essential Steps for Gazette Notification

Preparing the Affidavit 

First, you need to get an Affidavit prepared. It must clearly state your old name, new name, current address, and the reason for the name change. It is essential to get this attested by a Notary Public.

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After preparing the Affidavit, you must publish an advertisement in two (2) newspapers: one in a Local Language newspaper and one in an English National Daily. This advertisement must also contain all the same details (old name, new name, and address).

Preparing the Gazette Application

The final and most crucial step is filling out the Gazette Application Form. Along with the documents mentioned above, you need to submit these:

• The application form filled out on a CD.

• Photographs and ID Proofs.

• The prescribed Fees.

How to Change Name in Aadhar Card After Gazette? 

How to Change Name in Aadhar Card After Gazette? 

Once you receive the Gazette Notification (where your new name is officially published), you can start the process of changing the name in  Aadhar Card using this copy. 

Specific Action for Document Name 

To change your name in the Aadhar Card:

1. Visit the official website of the Aadhar Card (UIDAI) or the nearest Aadhar Enrolment/Update Centre.

2. Attach the copy of the Gazette Notification along with the Aadhar Card Update /Correction Form.

3. Your name will be updated easily.

The name change process might seem long, but the Gazette Notification is the legal key that gives your new name security and recognition in every government document.