SaralnamaNOTICE: Aadhaar card is only proof of identity, not citizenship, residence, or birth date. UIDAI clarified this to end confusion. The 12-digit Aadhaar number cannot be used as final proof of birth date. Post offices must display this info on notice boards. Aadhaar is vital for many financial and govt services., updating Aadhaar details costs more. Name and address changes now cost ₹75 instead of ₹50. Biometric updates for children at ages 5, 5-7, and 15-17 remain free. This clarification aims to prevent misuse of Aadhaar. New fees apply, after which they will be reviewed. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 16:29 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: Aadhaar card is only proof of identity, not citizenship, residence, or birth date
- UIDAI clarified this to end confusion
- The 12-digit Aadhaar number cannot be used as final proof of birth date