Understanding Aadhaar's Limitations as Date of Birth Proof in India
Why Aadhaar Is Not Accepted For Date of Birth Proof In India - Explained
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that while Aadhaar serves as valid proof of identity, it is not accepted as proof of date of birth. This is due to legislative silence in the Aadhaar Act, 2016, which does not recognize Aadhaar for DOB verification.
- 01UIDAI states Aadhaar is valid for identity proof but not for date of birth.
- 02The Aadhaar Act, 2016 does not mention Aadhaar as proof of date of birth.
- 03Date of birth in Aadhaar is often based on self-declaration.
- 04UIDAI's role is limited to issuing identity numbers, not maintaining birth registries.
- 05Aadhaar can be used for identity verification in accessing services but not for DOB.
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that the Aadhaar card, while a valid proof of identity, cannot be used as proof of date of birth (DOB). This clarification stems from the Aadhaar Act, 2016, which does not mention Aadhaar in the context of DOB verification. According to UIDAI, the date of birth recorded in Aadhaar is often based on self-declaration by the individual rather than verified documents. If valid documents are unavailable, the DOB may be recorded as 'Declared' or 'Approximate', with the system defaulting to January 1 of the estimated year. UIDAI's primary function is to issue identity numbers and facilitate authentication, rather than maintain a birth registry. Therefore, while Aadhaar can be used for identity verification in accessing various services, it is prohibited from being used as proof of date of birth, as stated by UIDAI officials.
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This clarification affects individuals who may need to provide proof of date of birth for various services, as they must rely on alternative documents.
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