Updating Your Aadhaar After Marriage

Aadhaar sits at the centre of most Indian identity checks: bank KYC, SIM cards, PAN linking, government schemes. That is why it is usually the first document to update after marriage. A careful update now keeps everything that follows consistent. This guide explains how to change your name and address in Aadhaar after marriage.

What you might update

Update	When
Surname	If you are taking your spouse’s surname or combining names
Address	If you moved to a new home after marriage
Father’s / husband’s name (care of)	Some couples update the “C/O” field
Mobile number and email	If you are changing numbers

Before you start

• Register your marriage and get the certificate.
• Choose the exact new name, including spelling and order. UIDAI limits name updates in a lifetime.
• Check your marriage certificate for errors. Aadhaar updates rely on it.

Updating your name

Name changes need proof. A government-issued marriage certificate is commonly accepted as proof of change of name for a married person. Depending on UIDAI’s current rules, name updates may be done at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centre, with biometric authentication, or through online channels where available.

Steps at a centre:

1. Book an appointment online if available, or walk in.
2. Fill the update form with your new name.
3. Submit the marriage certificate (and identity proof as required).
4. Authenticate with biometrics.
5. Pay the fee and keep the acknowledgement with the update request number.
6. Track the status online and download the updated e-Aadhaar.

Updating your address

Address updates are commonly available online through the myAadhaar portal:

• with an accepted address proof in your name, such as a bank passbook, rent agreement or utility bill; or
• through the head-of-family route, where the head of family (for example, your spouse) confirms your address with their Aadhaar and a relationship proof, such as the marriage certificate, where this facility is available.

Fees and limits

UIDAI charges a small fee for demographic updates. Name updates are limited (commonly to twice in a lifetime), date of birth and gender updates more strictly, with exceptional cases handled through a special process. Check the current rules before applying.

After the update

• Download the updated e-Aadhaar.
• Update your PAN next. See changing your name on your PAN card.
• Update bank KYC. See changing your name in bank accounts.

Getting the name right first time

Because UIDAI limits name updates, treat your Aadhaar name change like signing a contract:

• Write the new name in full on paper, in the order you want: first name, middle name (if any), surname.
• Compare it with your passport plans. If you will change your passport too, use exactly the same name.
• Check the spelling of your spouse’s surname against your spouse’s own Aadhaar or passport.
• Avoid initials unless you use them consistently everywhere.
• Read the form back before submitting, and ask the operator to show you the screen at a centre.

The “C/O” field

Aadhaar has a “care of” field that often shows a father’s or husband’s name. After marriage, some women change it to their husband’s name; others leave it. It is optional and does not affect your identity. If you change it, use your husband’s name exactly as on his Aadhaar.

Mobile number and email

Your mobile number is the key to online Aadhaar services, OTPs and many banking verifications. If you change your number after marriage, update it at an Aadhaar centre before attempting online updates of other details.

Address after moving

Couples often move after marriage. If you are moving into a home in your spouse’s name, the head-of-family route (where available) lets your spouse confirm your address. If you rent, a registered rent agreement in your name works as address proof. If you live with your in-laws, ask the head of family listed on that address to confirm it through the head-of-family process.

If your update is rejected

Updates are sometimes rejected because of an unclear document, a mismatch, or a missing signature. Check the reason given, correct it, and reapply with a clearer copy. Keep the rejected request number in case you need to show the history.

Children’s Aadhaar

If you have children, their Aadhaar may show a parent’s name. Updating your own name does not automatically update theirs. Ask at an Aadhaar centre whether any update is needed for their records.

Common mistakes

1. Updating with a misspelling and using up a lifetime attempt.
2. Updating the name before having the marriage certificate.
3. Using a religious certificate instead of a government certificate.
4. Forgetting to download the updated e-Aadhaar.
5. Changing the address without proof in your own name.

Worked example: surname and address

Pooja Rathi marries Sumit Goyal and moves to his home in Rohini. She visits an Aadhaar centre with the marriage certificate to change her name to Pooja Goyal, then updates her address online using the head-of-family route with Sumit’s Aadhaar and the marriage certificate.

Worked example: keeping the name, changing the address

Meera keeps her maiden name but moves to a new flat after marriage. She updates only her address online using a registered rent agreement in her name.

The sequence after Aadhaar

Next	Why
PAN	Keeps the PAN–Aadhaar link matched
Bank KYC	Banks verify against Aadhaar and PAN
Employer and PF	Payroll and EPF often use Aadhaar seeding
Mobile and utility accounts	Use updated Aadhaar for any re-verification
Passport	Updated Aadhaar works as address proof

Worked example: avoiding a wasted attempt

Swati planned to update her Aadhaar to “Swati Agarwal”. Just before submitting, she noticed that her husband’s surname is spelt “Aggarwal” on his passport and Aadhaar. She corrected the form, matched the spelling to his documents, and avoided using up one of her lifetime name updates on a fix.

Key terms explained

• UIDAI: the Unique Identification Authority of India, which runs Aadhaar.
• myAadhaar: UIDAI’s online self-service portal.
• Head of family update: an address update based on a family member’s Aadhaar and a relationship proof.
• Update request number: the number used to track an Aadhaar update.

One-line takeaway

Register your marriage, decide your exact new name, then update Aadhaar first with the marriage certificate, carefully, because name updates are limited.

Start with the certificate

WedProof registers your marriage and gives you a step-by-step update checklist for Aadhaar, PAN and banks. Use the form on this page for a free check.