Aadhaar, a unique 12-digit number, is issued by the UIDAI-Unique Identification Authority of India to the residents of India (irrespective of gender and age). Though the Aadhaar card is primarily useful to adults, children above and below 5 years can also opt for the same.
They can enroll for the Aadhaar card by filling up the Aadhaar card application form for the child.
Wondering how the whole process works? Read to form a detailed idea of the same.
The Aadhaar card enrollment process for children is similar to that of adults. Parents willing to enroll for an Aadhaar card for children have to go to a nearby Aadhaar enrollment centre and fill in the Aadhaar card application form for the child.
For children below 5 years, either the mother or the father has to authenticate for the child and give consent for the enrollment by signing the enrollment form. The same process is followed for children between 5-18 years.
At any rate, you would need to acquire a new Aadhaar card application form for your child to initiate this process.
However, if the minor has no document by his/her name, any valid proof of relationship document (e.g., birth certificate) can be utilised for enrolling under the head of the family. On the other hand, if the minor has valid proof of address or proof of identity, like a school ID card, it can be used as an enrollment document.
While filling out an Aadhaar enrollment form for a child below 5 years, you must know that it does not include biometric data collection. The UID will be processed as per the facial photographs and demographic information that are linked with the parents’ UID.
However, while enrolling for an Aadhaar card for children above 5 years old, the biometric data is collected. Further, the process demands updating the demographic data-biometrics of ten fingers, facial photo, and iris scan when children reach their 15 years threshold.
An Aadhaar card for a child below 5 years old is known as a Baal Aadhaar card. To differentiate it from the unique identity card for adults, it comes in blue colour.
Aadhaar card enrollment for children can be done both in online and offline mode. Following the online method would require setting an appointment by visiting the official website of UIDAI (which will be discussed later).
However, if you are willing to take the offline route to enroll for the Aadhaar number for children below 5 years, you have to follow the steps mentioned below.
Remember, for enrolling the Aadhaar number for a child younger than 5 years, fingerprints and iris scan data will not be collected.
After completion of this process, you can get the Aadhaar card within 90 days.
The required documents for Aadhaar card enrollment for a child below 5 years are listed below-
To enroll for the Aadhaar card for children above 5 years old, you have to follow the mentioned process below.
Note:
Here is a list of documents required for children's Aadhaar cards that parents have to submit while enrolling for the Aadhaar card for their children between 5-15 years.
Besides the documents mentioned above, parents have to furnish any of the documents mentioned below as Proof of Address.
Till now, we have discussed the offline process of different age groups (as the process slightly differs) and about the necessary documents for the child’s Aadhaar card.
Next, we will focus on the online procedure, which is similar for both cases.
To track if your child’s Aadhaar card is generated or updated, keep the Enrollment ID (EID) handy and simply follow the steps mentioned below.
mAdhaar app facilitates parents to register their mobile number with the child’s Aadhaar card. This app is devised in such a way that it can link up to 3 Aadhaar cards. Parents of such child applicants can access the relevant details any time at any place from their smartphone. These details can be utilised both as a proof of identity and address.
Now that the parents know how to use the Aadhaar card application form for their child, they can easily complete the enrollment process.
Therefore, enroll for the Aadhaar number of your child immediately and provide him/her with a unique identity number!
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