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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Sneha Kulkarni

New Aadhaar card rules 2026: UIDAI expands document list for enrolment; simplifies rules for children; sets Aadhaar validity period for OCI, LTV, foreigners

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has amended the rules for Aadhaar enrolment and corrections. This update, known as Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) First Amendment Regulations, 2026, modernises the documentation requirement for Aadhaar, expands the list of acceptable documents, makes it easier for children and vulnerable groups to enrol, and establishes clear guidelines for foreigners, among other updates.

Apart from that, UIDAI has also expanded the list of valid Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA), Proof of Date of Birth (PDB), Proof of Relationship (PoR), and more.

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