The mention of Father’s name or any of the parents name in the document is very essential. Similarly Aadhar also do contain a specific field where in the applicant or Aadhaar holder could mention father’s name. Sometime, people mistakenly fail to fill in their fathers name when filling out their Aadhaar application form. While in some cases the Aadhaar operator may unintentionally overlook entering the father’s details. Additionally, there are some cases where the fathers name in Aadhaar Card is wrongly mentioned.
So in such instances, changing or correcting father’s name if wrongly mentioned or adding fathers name if not mentioned becomes essential. Although it is not mandatory to provide father’s name in Aadhaar, but to ensure completeness and accuracy it is better to include these details.
| Update Type | Father’s Name Update |
| Fee | ₹50 |
| Documentation | Proof of Identity (POI) |
| Request Accepted Mode | Online & Offline |
| Limits | No Limitations |
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Reasons to Change Father Name in Aadhar Card
The requirement of adding, updating, or changing Father Name in Aadhar Card may arise due to following reasons:
- Father Name Missing in Aadhar Card
- Replace Father’s Name with Husband’s Name
- Replace Father’s Name with Mother’s Name
- Father’s Name Incorrect in Aadhaar
The procedure for updating, adding, correcting, or changing the father’s name on an Aadhaar card remains consistent. So lets understand the process on How to Change Father Name in Aadhar Card via Online Mode as well as Offline Mode.
Documents Required to Update Father Name in Aadhar Card
Prior to commencing the online process of modifying the father’s name in the Aadhaar card, it is advised to scan the necessary self-attested documents and ensure they are stored on your computer in acceptable file formats. For a comprehensive list of the supported documents needed to facilitate the change of the father’s name in the Aadhaar card online, kindly refer to this link.
Procedure to Change Father Name in Aadhar Card Online
Update: UIDAI has recently made changes on their portal, if you want to update or change your fathers name in Aadhaar then you will need to enter it by selecting C/O as S/O field is no more available and it has been revoked. All fields like S/O, D/O. W/O has been standardized it to C/O.
In order to update the father’s name in the Aadhaar card, it is necessary to make the modification in the “Care of” (C/O) field, which falls within the address section. As it falls within the address section, it is mandatory to provide the appropriate address proof document.
To change father name in Aadhar Card Online, from your web browser visit the official UIDAI Website https://uidai.gov.in/
Once you reach on the above link, select your preferred language
On selection of the language the UIDAI homepage will be accessible
From the UIDAI Homepage, click on the Update Demographics Data & Check Status
This will open myAadhaar webpage, from this page just click on Login button
On next form, enter your 12 digits Aadhaar Number, solve the CAPTCHA security code
Click on Send OTP button, a one time password will be sent on your registered mobile number
Enter the received OTP Code in the enter OTP field and click on the login button
From the services page, Address Update
On next page Please select the type of Online Aadhaar Update from Update Aadhaar Date Online (if you have the documents) or Head Of Family (HOF) based Address Update (If you want to update details submitting HoF documents)
Once selecting Update Aadhaar Data Online, on next page how it works will be explained
Just click on the Proceed to Update Aadhaar button
From next screen, Select Address and Click on Proceed to Update Aadhaar
On next page, your current address registered with Aadhaar will be displayed and below that you need to enter the details which needs to be updated
In the Care of field, type the Fathers Name if it was incorrect mentioned earlier in your Aadhaar or if was not filled. In this field you can even enter mothers name or husbands name, if earlier your father’s name was submitted then the fathers name will be replaced by mothers name or husbands name or which ever name you add in this field
Once filling up the fathers name in the Care of field, enter your address in below fields
If it is same as earlier fill up the same address as earlier submitted, or if it has been changed recently then fill the latest address. But if you are filling the latest address then you also need to submit the address proof documents which is having the latest address
Once done, from the below option select manual upload or DigiLocker (if you have the documents in your DigiLocker account)
Select the document from the list which you will be submitting
A document advisory will pop up, just click on Okay to proceed further
If selected manual upload, click on the View Details and Upload Document button
A popup will appear, in which you need to click on continue to upload button
Select the document from your device and upload it
Once the file is uploaded click on the next button
On next page, the preview will appear of details which you submitted
If everything is correct click on proceed
On next page you will need to make the payment for this update using debit card, credit card, or UPI
Your request for Change Father Name in Aadhar Card, or Add Father Name in Aadhar Card or Replace Father’s Name with Mothers or Husband Name will be submitted
On next screen you will get messaged displayed your update request has been successfully submitted and it will also show you URN (Update Request Number) which you can use to track the status of your correction.
The new details will get updated in your Aadhar Card Database in next 2 to 3 weeks, and you will be also intimated via SMS regarding the same.
You will also get your Aadhar Card Letter via post on your postal address, but if you want Aadhar Card with Father Name Corrected before that than once you receive SMS about correction done successfully you can download your electronic version of e-Aadhar Card Online.
If you are not comfortable doing Aadhar card father name correction online, then you can also perform Aadhar card father name change using the offline method by visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. To know the complete process click here.
It is not mandatory to provide Father’s Name in Aadhaar. If you don’t wish to mention your Father’s Name in Aadhaar Card in C/O field then you can leave it blank.
Yes, Father’s Name in Aadhar Card can be changed anytime.
This means your father name was not entered while the enrollment.
Yes, relative name can be mentioned in Aadhar Card in the C/O (Care of) field incase your are staying on their address.
“Relative name not found in aadhar data please use alternate method of authentication” or “Relative name not found in aadhaar” could occur when the C/O or Care Of details is left blank in Aadhaar.
No, there isn’t any special form for the purpose of aadhar card father name correction. The correction request can be submitted by filling the regular Aadhaar Correction Update Form.
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C/O is not change by S/o .how to change it
I cannot change C/O to S/O. How to do that, it is very frustrating.
Hello Ramandeep,
The relation and the relative’s name is a part of address field in Aadhaar. This was earlier mentioned as S/o D/o or W/o. Now UIDAI has standardized it to C/o. Filling this is optional. You can update the address in your Aadhaar and choose to give your father’s name on the C/o field or even leave it blank.
i want to change father s name with Mothers name. Can it be possible
Can we use marksheet for father name correction