UIDAI Clarifies Aadhaar Cannot Be Used as Proof of Date of Birth
Aadhaar no longer valid as proof of date of birth: What you need to know
Hindustan Times
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that while Aadhaar is valid for identity verification, it cannot be used as proof of date of birth. Individuals must provide separate documentation if there is a dispute regarding their date of birth recorded in Aadhaar.
- 01Aadhaar is not valid proof of date of birth according to UIDAI.
- 02Individuals must provide separate documents if their date of birth is disputed.
- 03The burden of proof lies with the Aadhaar number holder in case of discrepancies.
- 04User Agencies can decide their own methods for using Aadhaar for date of birth verification.
- 05To update date of birth in Aadhaar, individuals can submit documents like a birth certificate or passport.
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that Aadhaar, while widely accepted as proof of identity, is not valid as proof of date of birth. This decision places the responsibility on individuals to provide separate documentation if there is a dispute regarding their recorded date of birth. UIDAI emphasized that the Aadhaar Act, 2016 does not recognize Aadhaar as proof of date of birth, and therefore, in case of discrepancies, the burden of proof rests with the Aadhaar number holder. Additionally, User Agencies (AUAs) have the discretion to determine their own procedures for using Aadhaar in establishing date of birth. To update the date of birth in Aadhaar, individuals may submit documents such as a birth certificate, a valid Indian passport, or a service photo identity card.
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This clarification affects individuals relying on Aadhaar for identity verification and those needing to update their date of birth, potentially complicating access to services that require accurate demographic information.
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