Aadhaar Update Rules 2026: ₹75 Fee & Name Change Documents

Check the required documents and applicable fee before requesting an Aadhaar update.

Aadhaar Update Rules 2026: ₹75 Fee, Name Correction and Gazette Requirements

Updated: 9 October 2026

A spelling mistake in Aadhaar can create confusion when filling scholarship, examination or banking forms. Before requesting a correction, identify whether you need a minor name correction, a complete name change, an address update or simply a refresh of supporting documents. Each service has its own requirements.

UIDAI lists ₹75 for a demographic update carried out separately. For a first-name or full-name change, its accepted-document list specifies a Gazette notification. Paying the fee alone does not guarantee approval.

Aadhaar Update: Key Details

Particular	Details
Authority	Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Separate demographic update	₹75
Full-name / first-name change	Gazette notification under UIDAI document rules
Document refresh at a centre	₹75
Online document refresh	Free through myAadhaar until 14 June 2027
Biometric update	Generally ₹125; eligible exemptions apply
Help	UIDAI helpline 1947

What Does the ₹75 Aadhaar Update Fee Cover?

A demographic update covers enrolled personal details such as name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number or email, including a combination of these fields. The listed fee is ₹75 when performed separately. A demographic update accompanying an eligible biometric-update transaction does not attract an additional demographic fee; the applicable biometric charge still matters. Mandatory biometric updates are standalone transactions.

Do not assume that every Aadhaar service costs ₹75. Check the service selected and the centre’s displayed fee schedule before payment, and retain the receipt.

Name Correction or Complete Name Change?

A small spelling correction and adopting a different first or full name are different requests. For example, correcting “Sreya” to “Shreya” is a spelling issue; changing “Ravi Kumar” to “Arjun Kumar” changes the first name. These examples explain the distinction, but UIDAI determines the category and admissibility of the actual request.

For a first-name or full-name change, prepare the Gazette notification and the supporting identity records required for your case. An ordinary affidavit should not be treated as a universal substitute. UIDAI’s list also contains specific provisions for marriage, divorce and transgender identity documents; check the relevant entry rather than applying one document rule to every situation.

Which Documents Should You Carry?

Use the official UIDAI accepted-document list. It separates proof of identity, address, relationship and date of birth. A document accepted for an address update may not qualify for a name correction.

Before visiting, compare the proposed spelling with the supporting record. For a Telugu-language error, write down the correct Telugu spelling as well as the English version, and check both on the operator’s screen before approving submission.

How to Request an Aadhaar Name Update

Decide exactly which detail needs correction.
Check the document requirements for that change.
Visit an authorised Aadhaar enrolment/update centre with original supporting documents.
Review the entered details carefully before submission.
Pay the applicable charge and keep the acknowledgement.
Track the request through UIDAI’s official services.

UIDAI requires original documents at the centre; collect them after scanning. Requests undergo verification and may be accepted or rejected. Avoid planning an urgent application around an assumed same-day correction.

Is Free Online Document Update the Same as Name Correction?

No. Document refresh submits identity and address evidence supporting details already recorded in Aadhaar. It does not itself replace those details. UIDAI currently lists this service as free on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027; a centre-based document refresh costs ₹75.

If your name is incorrect, select the appropriate correction process rather than expecting a document upload to change it automatically.

What If the Name-Update Limit Is Exceeded?

UIDAI normally permits two name updates. Further changes require exception handling with the applicable evidence. If a request is rejected because the limit has been exceeded, retain its acknowledgement and contact 1947 for guidance on regional-office exception processing. Approval remains subject to verification.

Practical Advice for Students and Parents

Compare the student’s name across Aadhaar, school records and the scholarship application before submission. Make a short list of mismatches and ask the school or scholarship helpdesk which record needs correction. Changing one record without checking the others can leave a second mismatch unresolved.

Use official services, keep receipts and avoid posting Aadhaar numbers or OTPs in public comment sections. This website provides information and does not collect Aadhaar update applications.

Important Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Gazette required for every spelling correction?

A Gazette is specified for first-name or full-name changes. Minor corrections must satisfy the applicable supporting-document and verification rules.

Will ₹75 guarantee that my correction is approved?

No. The fee pays for the service request; UIDAI verifies the information before deciding.

Can I use the free document-refresh service to change my name?

No. It supports existing recorded details; a name change requires the appropriate update request.

Conclusion

Choose the correct service, prepare acceptable evidence and review the spelling before submission. For a major name change, check the Gazette requirement in advance. Always use UIDAI’s current fee schedule and document list when preparing your request.

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