How to Remove Question Mark in Aadhaar Card

Noticed a question mark in your Aadhaar card details? It usually indicates missing or incorrect information. Don’t worry — fixing it is easier than you think. In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple steps to remove the question mark from your Aadhaar card, ensuring your details are accurate and up to date with UIDAI records.

What the question mark means

When you open your e-Aadhaar PDF and see a yellow “?” or “Validity Unknown” sign next to the digital signature, it means the signature certificate isn’t marked as trusted in your PDF reader. It doesn’t mean your Aadhaar is invalid — just that your software hasn’t confirmed the certificate yet. 

Quick checklist – fix the icon fast

• Open the e-Aadhaar PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader (or another full PDF reader).
   
• Scroll to the last page and find the signature panel showing the question mark or “Validity Unknown”.
   
• Right-click on the icon then select Validate Signature or Signature Properties.
   
• Click Show Signer’s Certificate, then in the Trust tab choose Add to Trusted Identities.
   
• Save the document and re-open; a green tick should appear.  
  
   

Real-life example

Here’s an example: Raj downloaded his e-Aadhaar and saw a yellow question mark next to the digital signature. He opened Adobe Reader, right-clicked the icon, added the certificate to trusted identities, saved the PDF, and reopened it. Now he sees a green tick, and when he shows it at his bank for account opening, it’s accepted.

Why banks or agencies care

Many banks or service providers check the green tick because it proves the document hasn’t been tampered and is authenticated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). If you submit an e-Aadhaar with the question mark, you might get asked to download it again or validate the signature. Better fix it in short.