📝 Removal of Name from Ration Card in Gujarat – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
If a member of your household has passed away, married, shifted elsewhere, or is no longer part of your family unit, you may need to remove their name from your ration card. The Government of Gujarat allows you to do this online via the Digital Gujarat Portal or offline at your local Mamlatdar office or Jan Seva Kendra.
✅ When to Use This Service
- Family member has passed away
- A daughter/son is married and no longer part of the family
- Member has moved out or shifted to another address
- Legal adoption or separation has taken place
📋 Documents Required
To request name removal, prepare the following documents:
- Ration Card Copy
- Aadhaar Card of Head of Family
- Death Certificate (if applicable)
- Marriage Certificate / Address Proof of shifted person
- Affidavit (if required)
- Application form (available online or at Jan Seva Kendra)
💻 How to Apply Online (via Digital Gujarat)
- Visit https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
- Register or login using your Aadhaar or mobile number
- Go to Services → Food & Civil Supplies → Removal of Name from Ration Card
- Fill in the required details including Ration Card number and person’s name to be removed
- Upload the necessary documents
- Submit the application and note your application number
- Track the status via the portal or SMS/email updates
🏢 How to Apply Offline
- Visit your nearest Jan Seva Kendra, Taluka Mamlatdar Office, or e-Gram center
- Ask for the “Name Removal from Ration Card” form
- Fill the form and attach the required documents
- Submit the form and collect acknowledgment
- Name will be removed after verification within 7–14 working days
⏱️ Processing Time
- Normally processed within 7 to 14 working days
💰 Application Fee
- Fee: ₹20 (may vary slightly by center)
- Payment can be made online or in cash at Jan Seva Kendra
📌 Important Notes
- Always provide clear and valid documents to avoid rejection
- Your ration card will be updated after approval and can be downloaded online
- You may reprint your updated ration card from the Digital Gujarat portal
- Keep your application ID safe for tracking purposes