Keeping an Aadhaar card up-to-date is crucial as it is the most sought-after and trusted identity and address proof document
Aadhaar Card is one of the important documents for every Indian citizen, it is required for anything from opening a bank account to filing income tax returns. Aadhaar Card is also used for various other purposes in life.
Keeping an Aadhaar Card up-to-date is crucial as it is the most sought-after and trusted identity and address proof document.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues the 12-digit unique number which also serves as a valid proof and is an essential document for availing government subsidies.
Sometimes, the Aadhaar Card and the PAN card may have different names for one particular person. Either there is a spelling mistake or the whole name is different. An individual can get this mistake rectified.
Here are steps you can follow to correct you name in Aadhaar Card:
-Visit Aadhaar Enrollment center
– Fill Aadhaar modification form
– Enter correct information in the form
– Documents with correct name and right spelling to be attached with this form.
– Rs 25 to Rs 30 have to be paid for updating the information, amount may vary as per location and center
– After following these processes your name will be corrected.
Here are steps you can follow to correct you name in PAN card:
– Visit National Securities Depository Limited website
– Select option ‘Correction in Existing PAN’
– Choose category type
– Documents with correct name and right spelling to be attached.
– Click on Submit option
– Fee will be charged, amount not disclosed.
– Updated PAN card will be sent to the registered address in 45 days from the day of application.
