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Aadhaar not accepted as date of birth proof for PAN
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Facts
Practitioner reviews of the 2026 Rules report that Aadhaar is no longer accepted as proof of date of birth for PAN. Alternatives include a birth certificate, driving licence, voter ID, passport, marriage certificate or matriculation certificate.
Provisions and law
- Rule 158, Income-tax Rules 2026 (old Rule 114)Prescribes PAN application in Forms 93 to 96 with proof of identity, address and date of birth
Analysis
Aadhaar is still mandatory and still serves for identity and address. Example: an applicant relying only on Aadhaar may need to add a school certificate showing date of birth. Check the current list on the Form 93 FAQs before applying, since providers update their checklists.
Conclusion
- Check the current document list in the official FAQs
- Use a birth certificate, passport, licence or school certificate for date of birth
- Make sure it matches Aadhaar
- Submit with the application
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