Aadhaar no longer valid as proof of date of birth: What you need to know
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that Aadhaar is not valid as proof of date of birth, despite being widely accepted as proof of identity. The Aadhaar Act, 2016 does not specify its use for verifying date of birth, and individuals must provide separate documentation if there is a dispute. UIDAI emphasized that the burden of proving the correct date of birth lies with the Aadhaar holder.
- ▪UIDAI states that the Aadhaar Act, 2016 is silent on the use of Aadhaar as proof of date of birth.
- ▪Aadhaar can be used as proof of identity with authentication but not as standalone proof of date of birth.
- ▪In case of disputes over date of birth, the Aadhaar number holder bears the burden of proof.
- ▪Aadhaar User Agencies and e-KYC User Agencies can decide independently whether to accept Aadhaar for date of birth verification.
- ▪Individuals can update their date of birth in Aadhaar using documents like birth certificates, passports, or mark-sheets from recognized boards.
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Aadhaar no longer valid as proof of date of birth: What you need to knowIn a detailed clarification document, UIDAI noted that the Aadhaar Act, 2016 “is silent with regard to its acceptance as proof of date of birth.”Published on: Apr 28, 2026 11:17 PM ISTEdited by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that while Aadhaar is widely accepted as a proof of identity, it does not serve as valid proof of date of birth, placing the onus on individuals to furnish separate documents in case of any dispute over their recorded DOB.In a detailed clarification document, UIDAI noted that the Aadhaar Act, 2016 “is silent with regard to its acceptance as proof of date of birth.” (File photo)In a post on X, formerly Twitter, UIDAI said…
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