Rectify your name, address on Aadhaar card online; here's how

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If you have noticed any error or mistake in your Aadhaar card, then don't worry, you can get that rectified. Mistakes in your name, address, date of birth, etc., mentioned on Aadhaar can be easily rectified online. All you need to do is follow some simple steps. Your Aadhaar needs to be error free as it is one of the most important documents that is used to prove your identity and get official work done.

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.

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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.

Go to the official website of UIDAI or click on the link- https://uidai.gov.in/.

Then you need to click on ‘My Aadhar‘ tab.

Select ‘Update Your Aadhar‘ and then click on ‘Update Demographics Data Online‘.

As you will click on update demographics a new page will open. You will have to click on ‘Proceed to Aadhar Update'.

You will then have to provide your Aadhaar Number and Captcha for verification.

As you will provide the required details, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.

You will have to enter the OTP in the box and click on ‘Login‘.

Now, you will have to make all the required changes and upload the relevant documents like Ration card, VoterID card, Driver’s