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DigiLocker: Why Your Names Should Match

DigiLocker pulls your documents from their source. If those disagree, DigiLocker shows the difference β€” here's how to fix it at the source.

What DigiLocker is

DigiLocker is a Government of India digital document platform that lets you access documents issued by various authorities in one place. Importantly, it mirrors the records held by each issuing authority β€” it shows the name each source document actually carries, rather than creating a new name of its own.

Why name mismatches happen

Because DigiLocker reflects the source records, any name difference you see there is really a difference in the underlying documents β€” for example your Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or mark sheet spelling your name differently. DigiLocker simply surfaces the inconsistency.

How corrections work

The fix is at the source, not in DigiLocker. Establish one consistent name across your underlying documents β€” via a Gujarat Gazette where a genuine change is involved β€” and update each issuing authority. As those records update, what DigiLocker displays follows.

You can't 'edit' a name in DigiLocker

DigiLocker isn't where names are changed; it reflects the issuing authorities. Correct the source documents with each authority, and DigiLocker will show the updated records.

How we help

We help establish one consistent name and guide the updates across the underlying authorities. See our updating documents after a Gazette guide and Aadhaar name correction. Each authority updates its own record under its own rules.

Official source

Always verify current requirements on the official source: DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) β†—. Harsiddhi Services is independent and not affiliated with this authority.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my name directly in DigiLocker?
No. DigiLocker reflects the records held by each issuing authority. To change a name, you correct the source document with that authority, and DigiLocker then shows the update.
Why do my names differ in DigiLocker?
Because it mirrors your source documents. A difference there means the underlying documents (Aadhaar, PAN, mark sheet, etc.) disagree β€” DigiLocker just surfaces it.
Does a Gazette update DigiLocker?
Indirectly. A Gazette supports updating the underlying documents; as those authorities update their records, DigiLocker reflects the change.
Need Help?

Names Not Matching in DigiLocker?

Tell us which documents disagree and we'll help you fix them at the source, so DigiLocker reflects one consistent name.

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