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Aadhaar Mandatory for Matrimony? Tamil Nadu Government Clarifies!
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News18•24-09-2026, 20:51
Aadhaar Mandatory for Matrimony? Tamil Nadu Government Clarifies!
- •Tamil Nadu government allows Aadhaar verification to confirm identity of individuals searching for partners on matrimonial websites.
- •Matrimony.com granted permission to conduct voluntary Aadhaar authentication for user identity confirmation.
- •Measure aims to prevent matrimonial fraud, fake accounts, impersonation, and increase user trustworthiness.
- •Accounts of users completing verification will be marked with a "verified user" badge.
- •Aadhaar verification is not mandatory; it's voluntary and requires user consent. Services will not be denied to those who refuse. Identity can also be confirmed using a driver's license, passport, or PAN card.
Key Questions Answered
No, Aadhaar verification is not mandatory and is entirely at the discretion of the user. User consent must be obtained before verification, and services cannot be denied to individuals who refuse it.
The measure helps prevent matrimonial fraud, fake accounts, and impersonation while increasing user trustworthiness. Users who complete the process receive a verified user badge on their accounts.
Instead of an Aadhaar document, users can confirm their identity using a driver's license, passport, or PAN card.
