If your father’s name is recorded incorrectly on your Aadhaar card—whether due to a spelling error or for any other reason—and you wish to update it to the correct name, the process has now become quite simple thanks to the ‘Head of Family’ (HOF) facility.
The Head of Family (HOF) facility introduced by UIDAI is extremely useful for individuals who do not possess sufficient documentation to verify their details but wish to update their information based on the Aadhaar details of the head of their family.
How to change the father’s name in the Aadhaar card through the Head of Family?
Step 1:- First of all, you can visit its official website by clicking on the link given above.
Step 2:- After visiting the official website, you will see a ‘Login’ button; click on it, enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code, and log in using the OTP.
Step 3:- As soon as you log in, you will see an option to ‘Update your address’; simply click on it.
Step 4:- As soon as you click on ‘Update Address’, you will see two options; from these, you need to click on the ‘Using family member’s Aadhaar’ option.
Step 5:- A new page will now open where you need to enter your father’s Aadhaar number, specify the relationship type, and click ‘Next’.
Step 6:- A new page will now open where you need to make an online payment of ₹75; you can easily make this payment via UPI.
Step 7:- As soon as the payment of Rs 75 is completed, an SRN number will be generated on your screen; you should note this number down somewhere.
Step 8:- Now you have to go back to the official website of UIDAI and login to your father’s Aadhar card by entering his Aadhar number captcha code.
Step 9:- After logging in using your father’s Aadhaar card, you will see an option labeled “Family Members Request” on your screen; you need to click on it.
Step 10:- A new page will now open where you need to enter the SRN number you received; simply enter that number and accept it.
Step 11:- Once you accept, the entire process will be completed; within 3 to 4 days, your father’s name on your Aadhaar card will be updated to match exactly what appears on his Aadhaar card.
Benefits of the ‘Head of Family’ feature
- Updates possible even with fewer documents.
- Simple process for family members.
- Online application facility.
- Fast verification process.
- Transparent and secure system.
How Long Does Aadhaar HOF Update Take?
The processing time can vary depending on the type of request, verification requirements, and UIDAI processing.
Therefore, applicants should not assume that every HoF-based request will be completed within the same fixed period.
After submitting the request, use the official UIDAI status-check facility and keep your acknowledgement details until the update is completed.
