Worrying about how to get your error name fix in Adhaar and PAN card: Here are the steps

Even if your name is wrong in your Adhaar and PAN cards, no need to worry. This error can be easily rectified with a few simple steps. Check them here

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02 Dec 2020, 5:05 am

Guwahati: If you are an Indian citizen, you must know how important it is to have an Aadhaar card. But what if your name is wrong in your cards. In such cases, errors in the name on Adhaar and PAN cards sometimes creates problem to an individual. But no need to worry. This error can be rectified easily with a few simple steps.

Aadhaar is a 12 digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to every Indian in the country. While the Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-digit unique identification number which contains details including name, date of birthday, and photograph is valid for lifetime.

Even though any change in the address doesn't affect PAN card, but if there is any problem with your name or if it's spelled differently from your Aadhaar card, you might face difficulties in the future.

However, many times it happens that while applying for Aadhaar card, due to some reason a wrong name got printed into the system for that you have to face many inconveniences. At the same time, if you change the name after marriage, then also you have to change the name entered in the Aadhaar card.

Here are the simple steps to correct names in your Adhaar card:

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1	Visit an Aadhaar enrollment center.
2	Fill out the Aadhaar modification form.
3	Enter the correct information in the form.
4	Attach documents with the correct name and right spelling with this form.
5	Rs 25-30 have to be paid for updating the information with the amount varying as per location and centre.

Here are the simple steps to correct names in your PAN cards:

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1	Visit the website of the National Securities Depository Limited.
2	Select option 'Correction in Existing PAN'.
3	Choose the category type
4	Attach documents with the correct name and the right spelling.
5	Click on the Submit option.
6	A certain fee will be charged, the amount of which is not disclosed.
7	Updated PAN card will be sent to the registered address in 45 days from the day of application.

The 12-digit number issued by the UIDAI works at the identity authentication and works as an address and ID proof. Hence, it's important to update the Aadhaar card completely as it serves as proof of identity and address.

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