The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has revised the rules for Aadhaar enrollment and updates, introducing a new list of documents for proving identity, address, relationship, and date of birth. The changes are part of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Third Amendment Regulations, 2025 and apply to all age groups, including children, adults, and senior citizens.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the updated rules and documents required for Aadhaar updates.
Documents Required for Children (Ages 5–18)
| S.No | Document | Proof of Identity (PoI) | Proof of Address (PoA) | Proof of Relationship (HoF) | Proof of Date of Birth (PDB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birth Certificate | X | X | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Valid Indian Passport | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Domicile Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 4 | SC/ST/OBC Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 5 | Legal Guardianship Document | X | X | ✔ | X |
| 6 | DCPO Certificate + CCI Placement | ✔ | ✔ | X | X |
| 7 | Transgender ID Card | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Documents Required for Adults (18+ Years)
| S.No | Document | Proof of Identity (PoI) | Proof of Address (PoA) | Proof of Date of Birth (PDB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valid Indian Passport | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Ration / PDS Card | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 3 | Voter ID | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 4 | Driving License | ✔ | X | X |
| 5 | Government Service ID | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | Pensioner / Freedom Fighter ID | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | CGHS/ECHS/ESIC/Medical Claim Card | ✔ | X | X |
| 8 | UIDAI Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 9 | MGNREGA Job Card / Domicile Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 10 | SC/ST/OBC Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 11 | Education Board / University Marksheet | ✔ | X | ✔ |
| 12 | Transgender Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 13 | Certificate from MP/MLA/Officer | X/✔ | ✔ | X |
| 14 | Electricity Bill (≤3 months old) | X | ✔ | X |
| 15 | Water Bill (≤3 months old) | X | ✔ | X |
| 16 | Phone/Broadband Bill (≤3 months old) | X | ✔ | X |
| 17 | Sale/Rent/Lease Agreement | X | ✔ | X |
| 18 | Gas Bill (≤3 months old) | X | ✔ | X |
| 19 | Government Allotment Letter (≤1 year old) | X | ✔ | X |
| 20 | Life/Health Insurance Policy | X | ✔ | X |
| 21 | Birth Certificate | X | X | ✔ |
| 22 | Prisoner Induction Document | ✔ | ✔ | X |
Documents Accepted for All Age Groups
UIDAI has provided a comprehensive list of documents acceptable for identity, address, relationship, and date of birth verification for Aadhaar updates across all age groups:
| S.No | Document | PoI | PoA | PoR | PDB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valid Indian Passport | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Ration / e-Ration Card | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 3 | Voter ID / e-Voter ID | ✔ | ✔ | X | X |
| 4 | Driving License | ✔ | X | X | X |
| 5 | Government Service ID | ✔ | ✔ | X | ✔ |
| 6 | Pensioner / Freedom Fighter ID | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Farmer Photo Passbook | ✔ | ✔ | X | X |
| 8 | CGHS / ECHS / ESIC Medical Claim Card | ✔ | X | X | X |
| 9 | UIDAI Shelter Home Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | X | X |
| 10 | NREGA Job Card / Domicile Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 11 | Marriage Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 12 | Divorce Decree (Family Court) | ✔ | X | X | X |
| 13 | SC/ST/OBC Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 14 | Education Board / University Certificate | ✔ | X | ✔ | ✔ |
| 15 | Bank / Post Office Passbook (with name, photo, stamp, signature) | X | ✔ | X | X |
| 16 | Bank / Credit Card / Post Office Account Statement (≤3 months) | X | ✔ | X | X |
| 17 | Transgender / Third Gender ID Card | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 18 | Gazette Notification (Name Change) | ✔ | X | X | X |
| 19 | Certificates from MP/MLA/MLC/Officers | X | ✔ | X | X |
| … | (Additional officer certificates, utility bills, government allotments, insurance policies, birth/death certificates, prisoner documents, self-declarations, legal guardianship documents) | ✔ / X | ✔ / X | ✔ / X | ✔ / X |
Notes:
✔ – Valid
X – Not valid
= – May require additional verification or supporting documents
For OCI cardholders, Long-Term Visa holders, and foreign nationals from Nepal/Bhutan, document requirements differ. Eligible foreigners must have stayed in India for at least 182 days in the last 12 months.
Key Takeaways
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UIDAI has standardized documents for different age groups and relationships.
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The new rules ensure uniformity in Aadhaar updates, reducing rejection due to incorrect documentation.
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Citizens must check which specific documents apply to their case before initiating updates.
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Digital updates via UIDAI portal or Aadhaar centers remain available.
