Aadhaar card update: Mistake in name, address, date of birth? Here's how to fix them from home

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Aadhaar card update: Have you noticed any mistake in your Aadhaar card in name, address, date of birth? Want to get it rectified? There is no need to worry as mistakes on an Aadhaar card can be easily rectified online. Yes, sitting at home! As the Aadhaar card is one of the most important documents that is used to prove your identity and get official work done it becomes very important that all the details and information mentioned on it should be correct. It can be known that an Aadhaar card comprises the Aadhaar number which is a 12-digit random number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process laid down by the Authority.

Several instances have been noticed where there are spelling mistakes in the holder's name, mistakes in address, date of birth, etc. in the Aadhaar card. These mistakes should be rectified as early as possible. According to the official website of UIDAI, a person is allowed to change their name on the Aadhar card only twice. The gender and date of birth of the Aadhaar holder can be changed only once. You also need to note that the date of birth can only be updated if your previous date of birth was unverified with the UIDAI. Also Read: Instagram tips and tricks: Here's how to send silent messages