Is your Date of Birth incorrect in Aadhaar? Know the rules before updating it a second time
If the date of birth recorded on your Aadhaar card is incorrect and you wish to rectify it, this information is relevant to you. The rules differ, especially for those seeking to update their Date of Birth (DoB) for the second time. Let’s look at the details.
Nowadays, the Aadhaar card is a crucial document for all essential tasks. If your date of birth has been recorded incorrectly on your Aadhaar card and you want to correct it, this information is for you. Errors often occur in details like address, name, and mobile number on Aadhaar cards, and the rules for updating them vary. Regarding the Date of Birth (DoB), the UIDAI has stated that the regulations for updating it a second time are somewhat stricter.
How many times can the DoB be changed in Aadhaar?
Most people believe that the Date of Birth (DoB) in Aadhaar can be changed only once. However, according to the UIDAI, there is no fixed maximum limit for updating the DoB in Aadhaar. Yet, a request to change the DoB after it has already been updated once is not treated as a routine update; such cases may require additional scrutiny and robust supporting documents.
Which documents are required to change the DoB?
A birth certificate is considered a vital document for verifying one's date of birth. If the DoB was initially recorded in Aadhaar based on a different document, a strong proof—such as a birth certificate—may be required for a subsequent correction.
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Here’s what you need to know about updating your Date of Birth in Aadhaar.
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However, if a birth certificate was submitted previously but contained an error, a new certificate based on the corrected record may need to be provided. In some instances, an affidavit or other additional documents might also be requested, as it is crucial that the information across documents matches.
What if the error is in the birth certificate itself?
If your actual date of birth is recorded incorrectly in the birth certificate itself, you must first get the relevant birth record corrected. Subsequently, the new or amended birth certificate can be used to update the DoB in your Aadhaar.
What happens if an error is made at the Aadhaar center?
If you provided the correct documents while getting your Aadhaar card made, but the operator inadvertently entered an incorrect date of birth during data entry, the matter may be treated differently. In such cases, the documents and records submitted earlier can be verified.
If the verification confirms that you provided the correct information and the error occurred during data entry at the Aadhaar center, a specific correction process may be followed in accordance with UIDAI guidelines. In some instances, corrections may even be permitted based on self-declaration.
