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Aadhaar Card Tips- According to the government rules, how many times can you change the name and address in the Aadhaar card
Siddhi Jain | October 11, 2024 2:15 PM CST

The Aadhaar card is a very important document for Indian citizens, which is used for various government works like opening an account in a bank, getting a SIM card, government subsidy, admission in college and school, today 90 crore people of the country have Aadhaar cards. Given its importance, mistakes in it can cause problems for you, in such a situation you should know how many times you can change the name and address in your Aadhaar card, let's know what the government rule says-

Why update your Aadhaar card?

It is important to keep your Aadhaar information updated as outdated or incorrect information can cause delays or complications in accessing essential services.

What information can be updated online?

Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Address

Consequences of incorrect information

It is necessary to ensure that your Aadhaar details are correct, as providing incorrect information can lead to severe penalties. Providing incorrect details of your name, date of birth or gender can lead to imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of up to ₹10,000.

Free online update available till October 2024

UIDAI is currently providing free online update service through the myAadhaar portal till October 2024.

Name and address change limits

Name change: You can update your name on your Aadhaar card only twice.

Address change: There is no limit on the number of times you can update your address.


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