Why we ask for government issued ID?

Due to the increasing number of frauds, the government issued instructions to matrimony portals to ask for government issued photo id and address proof like Aadhaar card and Passport.

You can read the instruction in more details here-

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/matrimonial-sites-must-verify-users-with-valid-ids-govt/article8682121.ece

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-asks-matrimonial-websites-to-authenticate-profiles-using-aadhaar-cards/articleshow/45528733.cms