Aadhaar date of birth correction: the once-only rule, documents and what to do if you’ve used it
You can change your date of birth in Aadhaar only once in your lifetime. It must be done at an Aadhaar centre with a valid proof of date of birth (birth certificate, passport, SSC/10th certificate, etc.), and the fee is ₹75. If you have already used your one change, you need UIDAI’s exception process through the regional office (apply via the 1947 helpline or a centre, then follow the regional office’s instructions).
Key facts Last verified: 25 Sep 2026
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Limit | Date of birth: once in a lifetime; gender: once; name: twice | UIDAI |
| Where | Aadhaar Seva Kendra / enrolment centre (not online) | UIDAI |
| Fee | ₹75 (demographic update) | UIDAI fee list |
| Beyond the limit | Exception handling through UIDAI regional office | UIDAI |
Before you go — get the date right
Because you get only one chance, check that the date on your document is the one you want everywhere (PAN, bank, school records, passport). If your PAN has a different date, decide which one is correct — changing Aadhaar may break an existing PAN–Aadhaar match. See PAN–Aadhaar mismatch.
Documents usually accepted as proof of date of birth
- Birth certificate (issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths / municipal authority)
- Passport
- SSC / 10th / school leaving certificate with date of birth
- Government pension or service records showing date of birth
PAN card is not accepted as proof of date of birth for Aadhaar. Always check UIDAI’s current list of valid documents before visiting.
Steps
- Book an appointment at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (or walk in to an enrolment centre).
- Carry your Aadhaar and the original proof of date of birth.
- Fill the update form (or the operator does it), give biometrics, pay ₹75, and collect the URN slip.
- Track the status with your URN. If the update is rejected, read the reason carefully before trying again.
Already used your one change?
Call 1947 or visit an Aadhaar centre and ask for the exception process. Your request goes to the UIDAI regional office (Mumbai for Maharashtra), which may ask for documents or a personal visit. Approval is at their discretion.
Frequently asked questions
How many times can I change my date of birth in Aadhaar?
Only once in a lifetime. Further changes need approval through the UIDAI regional office.
Can I correct my Aadhaar date of birth online?
No. Date of birth can only be changed at an Aadhaar centre with a valid document.
My Aadhaar shows only the year of birth. What should I do?
Visit an Aadhaar centre with a document showing your full date of birth and update it. This counts as your one date-of-birth change.
What is the fee for Aadhaar DOB correction?
₹75 at the centre.
Official links
Use only these government websites. HumainOne is not connected to any of them.
- UIDAIOfficial Aadhaar website — update rules and FAQs
- UIDAILocate centre, valid documents
- UIDAI helplineException process
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