On 28–29 November 2025, the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra issued official orders stating that Aadhaar cards will no longer be valid as proof of date of birth or birth certificate.
What changed
- In Uttar Pradesh, the Planning Department, Uttar Pradesh — via a directive signed by Special Secretary Amit Singh Bansal — informed all state departments that Aadhaar should not be treated as a birth certificate or proof of date of birth for any official process. The Indian Express+2Telegraph India+2
- In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Revenue Department issued a detailed 16-point order. It declared that birth or death certificates issued solely on the basis of Aadhaar will be cancelled, and Aadhaar cannot serve as a document for delayed birth registrations. The Financial Express+2Amar Ujala+2
Why this step was taken
- Aadhaar does not carry any certified record of a person’s date or place of birth; it only provides identity information. The fact that Aadhaar enrolment doesn’t mandate submission of a verified birth certificate, hospital record or school record makes it unsuitable as “proof of birth.” ABP News+2Angel One+2
- The move aims to curb misuse and the proliferation of fake birth and death certificates — especially those being generated relying solely on Aadhaar — which have reportedly been used to commit fraud, wrongful claims, or illegal benefits. The Financial Express+2Telegraph India+2
What documents are now required
After this order, citizens must rely on other valid official documents to prove birth or date of birth. Acceptable alternatives include:
- Birth certificates issued by hospitals at the time of birth (or by municipal/health authorities) ABP News+2The Lallantop+2
- School registration or high-school mark sheets (which carry date of birth) ABP News+2Jagran+2
- Birth registration certificates issued by civic bodies or municipal corporations / local bodies. ABP News+2Angel One+2
What it means for citizens
- Applications for government jobs, official services, age-based benefits, pension, school or college admissions, and other procedures that require date of birth will no longer accept Aadhaar as valid proof. AajTak+1
- Persons who had earlier obtained birth certificates solely based on Aadhaar may face cancellation of those certificates (especially in Maharashtra).
- People will now be required to produce original, verifiable documents — birth certificates, school records or other official DOB documents — to establish age and birth details.
Government’s official stance
The governments of both states have reiterated that the Aadhaar card remains a valid identity proof — but not a proof of birth, date of birth or citizenship. The change aligns with clarifications from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which earlier stated that Aadhaar is meant for identity, not as a birth certificate. The Indian Express+2Wikipedia+2
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