Aadhaar no longer valid as proof of date of birth: What you need to know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. Individuals must provide separate documentation if there is a dispute regarding their recorded date of birth. The clarification emphasizes that while Aadhaar can establish identity, it does not serve as proof of date of birth on its own.
- ▪UIDAI stated that the Aadhaar Act, 2016 does not recognize Aadhaar as proof of date of birth.
- ▪In case of a dispute over date of birth, the burden of proof lies with the Aadhaar number holder.
- ▪Aadhaar is intended to serve as proof of identity but not as proof of date of birth.
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Aadhaar no longer valid as proof of date of birth: What you need to knowIn a detailed clarification document, UIDAI noted that the Aadhaar Act, 2016 “is silent with regard to its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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