Aadhaar is the strictest for names. This sheet covers the exact-match rule and the update limit so it works first time.
Read the exact-match warning first — it's the single most common reason an Aadhaar update is held.
UIDAI decides the update under its own rules; a Gazette supports it but does not guarantee it.
Prepared as a free preparation aid by GujaratGazette.com (Harsiddhi Services). This is general guidance, not legal advice; your exact requirements are confirmed after we review your documents. We are independent and not affiliated with any government department.
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