The government has introduced new rules under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Third Amendment Regulations, 2025.
These rules update the list of documents that can be used as Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA), Proof of Date of Birth (DoB), and Proof of Relationship (PoR).
These changes apply to:
People applying for Aadhaar for the first time
People updating details in an existing Aadhaar card
Below is a clear explanation of which documents are now valid for children, adults, and senior citizens.
Documents Required for Children (Aged 5–18 Years)
A specific list of acceptable documents has been issued for children aged 5–18 years.
Valid Documents
Birth Certificate: Valid only as Proof of Relationship, not PoI or PoA.
Indian Passport: A complete document accepted for PoI, PoA, and PoR.
Domicile Certificate and SC/ST/OBC Certificate: Valid for PoI, PoA, and PoR.
Documents Not Accepted
Legal Guardianship Document: Not valid for PoI but accepted for PoA and PoR.
DCPU Certificate and CCI Placement Document: Accepted for PoI and PoR, but not PoA.
Transgender ID Card: Fully valid for PoI, PoA, and PoR.
Documents for Adults (Above 18 Years)
A wide range of documents is now allowed for Aadhaar enrollment or update.
Fully Accepted Documents (PoI + PoA + DoB)
Valid Indian Passport
Voter ID
Driving License
Government Service Identity Card
Address Proof Only (Not PoI or DoB)
Ration Card
MNREGA Job Card
Identity + Address (Not DoB)
Pensioner/Freedom Fighter ID
CGHS/ESI/SYC/Med-Claim Cards
Identity Only
Life or Medical Insurance Policy
Date of Birth Only
Birth Certificate
Marksheet/Certificate from an education board or university
Additional Accepted Documents
SC/ST/OBC Certificate: PoI only
Shelter Home Certificate (UIDAI): PoA only
Transgender Certificate: PoI + PoA
Certificate by MP/MLA or Gazetted Officer: PoI + PoA
Electricity/Water/Phone/Broadband/Gas Bill (<3 months old): PoA only
Sale/Rent/Lease Agreement: PoA
Government Allotment Letter (>1 year old): PoA
Prisoner Admission Document: PoI + PoA
Documents Applicable to All Age Groups
Some documents work for people of any age:
Valid in All Four Categories (PoI, PoA, PoR, DoB)
Indian Passport
Valid for Identity and Address Only
Ration Card
PDS Photo Card
Voter ID (not valid for PoR or DoB)
Valid for Identity, Address, Date of Birth
Driving License (not valid for PoR)
Valid for Identity and Relationship Only
Service Photo ID Card
Additional Documents and Special Cases
Pension & Special IDs
Pensioner/Freedom Fighter Photo ID and Pension Payment Order: PoI + PoA + PoR
Kisan Photo Passbook: PoI only
CGHS/ESI/RSIC/Med-Claim Card: PoI only
Shelter Home Certificate: PoA only
Marriage & Divorce Documents
Marriage Certificate (with or without photo): PoI + PoR
Divorce Decree (Family Court): PoI + PoR
SC/ST/OBC Certificates: PoI + PoA + PoR
Education Board/University Marksheet: DoB only
Name Change & Bank Documents
Bank/Post Office Passbook (with name and photo): PoI + PoR
Bank/Credit Card/Post Office Statement (≤3 months): PoI only
Transgender ID Card: PoI + PoA
Gazette Notification (for name change): PoI + PoR
Certificate from MP/MLA or Municipal Corporation: PoI + PoA + DoB
