Aadhaar card will no longer be accepted as proof of citizenship and date of birth; learn about new rules and updated charges.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that the 12-digit Aadhaar number is only proof of identity, not citizenship. Furthermore, the UIDAI has stated that the Aadhaar card is not proof of date of birth.

Aadhaar card: Indeed, the Aadhaar card is now linked to almost every essential service, but many people are still confused about whether it can serve as proof of date of birth or Indian citizenship. UIDAI has issued this clarification to dispel such rumors.

In which services is Aadhar card required?

  • Obtaining or Linking a PAN Card
  • Opening a Mutual Fund/Demat Account
  • Filing Income Tax Returns
  • Linking a Voter ID
  • Opening a Bank Account and KYC
  • Passport Application
  • Opening a Jan Dhan Account
  • Getting a Driving License
  • LPG subsidy
  • Pension schemes
  • Ration card making
  • MNREGA wage payments
  • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
  • Ayushman Bharat health insurance
  • Vehicle registration
  • Provident fund
  • Scholarship schemes
  • Digital locker account opening
  • E-sign facility
  • Mobile SIM card

Other Services

  • Hotel Booking
  • Loan Application
  • Airport Entry
  • Job Application
  • Railway Ticket Booking
  • Property Registration
  • Insurance Policy Purchase
  • School/College Admission
  • Credit Card Application
  • UPI Payment

The Postal Department issued an order.

The Postal Department recently issued an order stating that the Aadhaar number can be used to prove the identity of the Aadhaar holder, but it is not a definitive proof of citizenship, residence, or date of birth.

Therefore, do not use it as a final basis to prove the date of birth. The government has also ordered all post offices to disseminate this information to all concerned and to display it on notice boards in public areas.

Proof of Citizenship, Residence, and Date of Birth

Citizenship

  • Indian Passport
  • Voter ID
  • Birth Certificate
  • PAN Card
  • Citizenship Certificate
  • Ration Card

Residence

  • Voter ID
  • Electricity, Water, and Gas Bills
  • Ration Card
  • Bank Statement/Passbook
  • Post Office Passbook
  • Rent Agreement
  • Property Documents
  • Driving License
  • Domicile Certificate

Date of Birth

  • Birth Certificate
  • PAN Card
  • School Marksheet
  • Driving License
  • Passport
  • Matriculation Certificate

Fees for Aadhaar Updates Increased

Updating Aadhaar details has also become more expensive starting October 1st. This is the first increase in nearly five years…

  • Demographic changes such as name, address, or date of birth: ₹50 to ₹75
  • Biometric Updates: ₹100 to ₹125

Aadhaar enrollment and updates will remain free for newborns. Biometric updates for children are mandatory at age 5, between 5-7 years, and between 15-17 years. This clarification from UIDAI is necessary to prevent misuse of Aadhaar.

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