India, April 28 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that while Aadhaar is widely accepted as a proof of identity, it does not serve as valid proof of date of birth, placing the onus on individuals to furnish separate documents in case of any dispute over their recorded DOB.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, UIDAI said Aadhaar is intended to serve as proof of identity when used with authentication, but it is not considered proof of date of birth on its own.

In a detailed clarification document, UIDAI noted that the Aadhaar Act, 2016 "is silent with regard to its acceptance as proof of date of birth."

"Therefore, in the event of dispute regarding correctness of date of birth in Aadhaar, the burden of pro...