06/03/2025
As proof of date and place of birth, only the birth certificate will be valid now 🌀
Question: Honorable, is it true that the Government of India has made changes to the rules regarding the date of birth certificate?
Is it also true that for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023, only the birth certificate will be considered as the sole proof of date and place of birth? Please clarify the legal position on this matter.
George Joseph, Kanyakumari
Answer: The Government of India has enacted the Birth and Death Registration (Amendment) Act, 2023, which came into effect on October 1, 2023.
According to this amendment, for individuals born on or after October 1, 2023, the birth certificate will be the only valid proof of date and place of birth.
This rule will also apply to government documents such as passport applications, Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, driving licenses, admissions to educational institutions, marriage registrations, and appointments to government jobs.
This means that for passport applicants born on or after October 1, 2023, the birth certificate will be considered the sole valid proof of date and place of birth. Other documents like Aadhaar card, voter ID, or educational certificates will not be accepted as proof of date of birth.
The purpose of this new rule is to simplify the process of government documentation and provide citizens with convenience by using a single proof document to avail various services.
