{"id":609,"date":"2026-04-04T16:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gradesetter.com\/?p=609"},"modified":"2026-04-05T09:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T09:33:56","slug":"how-to-apply-for-aadhaar-card-for-kids-children-baal-aadhaar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/how-to-apply-for-aadhaar-card-for-kids-children-baal-aadhaar\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Apply For Aadhaar Card For Kids\/Children: Baal Aadhaar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Do you want to know how to apply for Aadhaar card for kids?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If yes, then you are in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"265\">Aadhaar card<\/strong> is one of the most important identity documents in India. It serves as a <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"360\">proof of identity<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"378\">residence<\/strong> for residents of India. While Aadhaar was initially mandatory for adults, the <strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"509\">Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)<\/strong> now allows <strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"533\">children<\/strong> under the age of 5 to get an <strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"581\">Aadhaar number<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In this tutorial,\u00a0you will know how to apply for Aadhaar card for Kids\/Newborn\u00a0child?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It\u2019s easy to enroll your kids for \u2018Baal Aadhaar\u2019 card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>For <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"608\">children<\/strong> above 5 years of age, the <strong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"653\">biometric data<\/strong> is also collected along with other details. Applying for Aadhaar for kids or children is an important step to ensure they are eligible for various <strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"823\">government schemes<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"847\">education benefits<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/12\/bala-adhaar-or-Blue-Aadhar.jpg\" alt=\"bala-adhaar-or-Blue-Aadhar\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Why kids need Aadhaar?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">An Aadhaar card is now the most important and the most reliable proof of identity and address for Indian citizens.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Aadhaar card for your\u00a0child will act as one of the initial identity proofs. It contains demographic as well as biometric data of the citizen.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Many hospitals have started to get babies enrolled for Aadhaar and they give the Aadhaar acknowledegment slips along with birth certificates these days.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1084\" class=\"wp-block-image\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/12\/blue-aadhaar.jpg\" alt=\"Baal Aadhaar-kids Aadhaar-Blue Aadhaar\" \/><\/span>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Baal Aadhaar or Blue Aadhaar<\/span><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>5 things to know about \u2018Aadhaar for children\u2019 :<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">1. Biometrics data will not be taken of children below 5 years of age\u00a0as a child\u2019s biometrics takes 5 years to develop completely.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">2. Mother or father have to interlink their\u00a0Aadhar with child\u2019s Baal Aadhaar card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3. Kids below 5 years of age get blue color\u00a0Aadhaar called \u2018Baal Aadhaar\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">4. Child\u2019s school ID can be used as an identity proof for Aadhaar enrolment. Photo ID issued by recognized educational institution is taken.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">5. When child reaches 5 years and 15 years of age parents should take him\/her to Aadhaar Enrollment centre for the update.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">How to apply for Aadhaar card for kids?<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/12\/documents-requried-for-Childs-Aadhaar.jpg\" alt=\"documents requried for Childs Aadhaar\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Documents Required for Aadhaar for Children<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There are not many documents required for applying for Aadhar card for kids.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Documents Required for Aadhar of children below 5 years of age:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Birth certificate of the kid.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Aadhaar details and Aadhaar card of any one of the parents<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Original as well as photocopies of both documents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address proof of the child\u2019s parents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Documents Required for Aadhar of children between 5 to 15 years of age:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Birth certificate of the child and any one of the following as Identity Proof.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">School identity card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Bonafide certificate on the letterhead of the institution.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A parent\u2019s Aadhaar card and\u00a0Address proof of the child\u2019s parents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Identity certificate issued by the Gazetted Officer\/Tehsildar on letterhead containing the photograph of the child.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Steps to step guide to get\u00a0 Aadhaar for a child\/kids:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/12\/how-to-enrol-you-kids-for-Aadhar-card.jpg\" alt=\"How to apply for Aadhaar card for kids\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Get Baal Aadhaar or card for a child\u00a0below 5 years of Age.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/aadhaar-enrollment\/find-aadhaar-enrolment-update-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aadhar Enrollment\u00a0centre<\/a>\u00a0and fill out the Aadhar enrolment form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>2.<\/strong>\u00a0After that, you have to Attach a photocopy of kid\u2019s birth certificate with the\u00a0enrolment form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>3.\u00a0<\/strong>Submit the form along with relevant documents to the Aadhar executive officer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>4.<\/strong>\u00a0A photograph of child will be clicked and biometrics data will be recorded as the age of the child is below 5 years.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>5.<\/strong>\u00a0The child\u2019s Aadhaar will be linked with parents Aadhar (UID). So, it is mandatory for parents to have an Aadhaar card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>6.<\/strong>\u00a0Now, provide a mobile number that you wish to register with the blue coloured \u2018Baal Aadhaar\u2019 card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>7.<\/strong>\u00a0After the confirmation, collect acknowledegment slip of your child\u2019s Aadhar from Aadhaar enrollment officer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>8.<\/strong>\u00a0Once the verification process is completed, an SMS will be sent to the registered mobile number.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Within 60 days of receiving this message, the \u2018Baal Aadhaar\u2019 or your kid\u2019s Aadhar card will be posted to your\u00a0registered address.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you do not receive your Aadhar card even after 60 days of application, then you can check the application status online.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If the status shows the Aadhar is ready, you can also,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/download-aadhaar\/e-aadhaar-card-download\/\">download eAadhar card<\/a>\u00a0and take a print out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Get Baal Aadhaar card for a child between 5 to 15 years of Age.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The process of enrolment is similar to that of adults<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0Visit nearby Aadhaar Enrollment center. Fill out the enrolment form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>2.<\/strong>\u00a0Attach the copy of birth certificate and school\u2019s identity card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>3.<\/strong>\u00a0Submit the form along with relevant documents to the Aadhar executive officer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>4.<\/strong>\u00a0The executive takes your kids\u2019s biometrics and demographic data. (10 fingerprints, iris scan and photograph)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>5.<\/strong>\u00a0Once the verification process is completed, an SMS will be sent to the registered mobile number.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>7.<\/strong>\u00a0After that, Collect the acknowledgement slip from Aadhar executive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>8.<\/strong>\u00a0The acknowledgement slip contains the enrolment ID that contains the enrolment number and time and date of the enrolment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The enrolment ID can be used to\u00a0check the status of Aadhaar.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Within 60 days of receiving this message, your kid\u2019s Aadhar card will be posted to your\u00a0registered address.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you do not receive your Aadhar card even after 60 days of application, then you can check the application status online.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If the status shows the Aadhar is ready, you can also, download eAadhar card and take a print out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>How to check the status of allotment of Aadhaar Card Online?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/12\/Check-Status-of-your-Complain-Status-in-UIDAI.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">To check the status you have to go to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UIDAI website\u00a0<\/a>and use the enrollment number to see if you have been allotted an Aadhaar number.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In the acknowledgment slip, look for these 2 items on the top:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">14-digit\u00a0<strong>enrollment number\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>Date and time\u00a0<\/strong>of<strong>\u00a0enrollment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">mAadhaar for Children<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The mAadhaar app is designed to add up to 3 Aadhaar cards. A person can manage his as well as his child\u2019s Aadhaar card in the mAadhaar app.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can access your child Aadhaar card anytime and anywhere with mAadhar app.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">This facility can be accessed by parents of children aged below 5 years as well as those ageing between 5 to 15 years.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>The above information was checked\u00a0 UIDAI helpline and re-verified with officials of a local enrolment centre.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Benefits of Baal Aadhaar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Baal Aadhaar can be used as an identity proof for children while travelling in flights and railways or while staying in hotels<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Aadhaar number is mandatory for availing the facility of mid-day meal. This step has helped the government to remove more than 4.4 lakh fake students and save a huge amount of subsidy meant for poor children<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Aadhaar has been made mandatory for availing a number of services. Eventually, everybody has to enrol for Aadhaar one day. So why not enrol your child for Baal Aadhaar when he is still young.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Youngest Indian child Enrolled For Aadhar Within 2 Minutes Of Being Born:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Saachi, a new-born girl from Maharashtra, has become the youngest Indian child to get enrolled for Aadhaar, a 12-digit unique number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Saachi\u2019s parents enrolled their newborn daughter for Aadhaar within 1.48 minutes of her birth on April 18, setting a new record.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1aoll62\" data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1076\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1076\">Who is Eligible for Aadhaar Card for Kids?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1661\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1hxsnwh\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1106\">Children Below 5 Years<\/strong>:\r\n<ul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1396\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"l285ng\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1295\">They are eligible for <strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1159\">Aadhaar registration<\/strong>. However, <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1188\">biometric data<\/strong> (fingerprints, iris scan) are not required for children under 5 years. Only their <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1280\">photo<\/strong> will be taken.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"j6fz3g\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1393\">The <strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1320\">Aadhaar card<\/strong> issued will be linked to the <strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1375\">parent\u2019s Aadhaar card<\/strong> for verification.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"8or0p0\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1661\"><strong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1425\">Children Above 5 Years<\/strong>:\r\n<ul data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1661\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"ufs2k3\" data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1452\">Biometric details<\/strong> like <strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1474\">fingerprints<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1493\">iris scans<\/strong> will be captured along with the <strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1540\">photograph<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"3a965c\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1661\">The child will have a <strong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1593\">unique Aadhaar number<\/strong> but will require regular <strong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1630\">updates<\/strong> (for biometrics) as they grow.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ugje0\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1724\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1724\">Steps to Apply for Aadhaar Card for Kids\/Children<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gvighc\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1776\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1776\">Step 1: Visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Center<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"2210\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1kiv12c\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1926\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1805\">Aadhaar for children<\/strong> must be applied for at an <strong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1861\">Aadhaar Enrollment Center<\/strong>. You cannot apply online or through the UIDAI portal for minors.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"q6l5r2\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2064\">You can find the nearest <strong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1988\">Aadhaar Enrollment Center<\/strong> by visiting the <strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2022\">UIDAI website<\/strong> and using the <strong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2063\">Aadhaar Center Locator<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"j4749i\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2210\"><strong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2092\">Book an appointment<\/strong> online (if possible) or directly walk into the center. Ensure the center handles <strong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2209\">Aadhaar registration for minors<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1owm146\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2265\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2265\">Step 2: Fill the Aadhaar Enrollment Form<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2666\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"sr73si\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2344\">At the Aadhaar Enrollment Center, ask for the <strong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2343\">Aadhaar enrollment form<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1j0u97\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2541\">Fill out the form with the <strong data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2386\">child\u2019s<\/strong> details. Some fields may already be pre-filled if you are updating the Aadhaar for an existing account (if you are applying for a child over 5 years old).<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"afx7xi\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2666\">Make sure that the details provided in the form match the child\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2633\">identity documents<\/strong> (such as <strong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2664\">birth certificate<\/strong>).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jy2kbg\" data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2714\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2714\">Step 3: Submit Required Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2806\">You will need to provide the following documents when applying for a child\u2019s Aadhaar card:<\/p>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2858\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2857\">For Children Below 5 Years (New Aadhaar)<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ol data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"3094\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"fv19u3\" data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2954\"><strong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2900\">Proof of Identity of the Parent(s)<\/strong> (e.g., <strong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2924\">Aadhaar card<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2938\">Passport<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2952\">Voter ID<\/strong>).<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1svf2e6\" data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3047\"><strong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2987\">Child\u2019s Birth Certificate<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3010\">Hospital Record<\/strong> (for age and identity verification).<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"384t9l\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3094\"><strong data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3077\">Parent(s) Aadhaar card<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3093\">linking<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3132\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3131\">For Children Above 5 Years<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ol data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3393\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1v3m409\" data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3250\"><strong data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3157\">Proof of Identity<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3182\">Proof of Address<\/strong> of the parent (e.g., <strong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3220\">Aadhaar card<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3234\">Passport<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3248\">Voter ID<\/strong>).<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"nwl2sa\" data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3323\"><strong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3275\">Birth Certificate<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3301\">School Certificate<\/strong> for age verification.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"gbsype\" data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3393\"><strong data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3353\">Parent(s) Aadhaar card<\/strong> to verify and link the child\u2019s Aadhaar.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pwnacq\" data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3477\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3477\">Step 4: Biometric and Photograph Capture (For Children Above 5 Years)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3930\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1082ps9\" data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3624\"><strong data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3508\">Children below 5 years<\/strong> will not be required to provide <strong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3559\">biometric data<\/strong> (fingerprints and iris scan). Only a <strong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3606\">photo<\/strong> will be captured.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"jl2ko9\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3930\">For children <strong data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3662\">above 5 years<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3680\">fingerprints<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3695\">iris scan<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3715\">photograph<\/strong> will be collected for Aadhaar registration.\r\n<ul data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3930\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"73iyaf\" data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3930\">Note that the <strong data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3793\">biometrics<\/strong> of children will need to be updated every few years (when the child turns 15, for example), as their biometrics may change as they grow.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1chja29\" data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"3980\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3980\">Step 5: Receive Acknowledgment Slip<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4221\">After the enrollment process, you will receive an <strong data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4055\">Acknowledgment Slip<\/strong> containing the <strong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4087\">Enrolment ID<\/strong>. Keep this slip safe as it contains the unique <strong data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4156\">enrollment number<\/strong> and can be used to track the status of your Aadhaar application.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6hzy7q\" data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4275\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4275\">Step 6: Aadhaar Processing and Dispatch<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4692\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1nschse\" data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4428\">The <strong data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4293\">UIDAI<\/strong> will process the application, and once your child\u2019s Aadhaar is ready, you will receive the <strong data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4401\">Aadhaar card<\/strong> at the registered address.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"laa43l\" data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4592\">If the Aadhaar card is for a child <strong data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4484\">below 5 years<\/strong>, the card will not have <strong data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4527\">biometric data<\/strong> (fingerprints or iris scan), but it will still be valid for use.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1ot1my4\" data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4692\">For children <strong data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4626\">above 5 years<\/strong>, the Aadhaar will include biometric data as per the registration.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1e8n8vz\" data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4755\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4755\">Steps to Update Aadhaar for Children Over 5 Years<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4757\" data-end=\"4972\">Once your child turns <strong data-start=\"4779\" data-end=\"4797\">5 years of age<\/strong>, their <strong data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4823\">biometric data<\/strong> needs to be updated in the Aadhaar system. You will need to visit the <strong data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4923\">Aadhaar Enrollment Center<\/strong> again and request for <strong data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4971\">biometric data update<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"j9jtel\" data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"5041\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4978\" data-end=\"5041\">Documents Required for Aadhaar Update (Post 5 Years of Age)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5272\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"cce6o8\" data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5117\"><strong data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5074\">Child&#8217;s Birth Certificate<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5100\">School Certificate<\/strong> (to verify age).<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"cp33hl\" data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5164\"><strong data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5146\">Parent\u2019s Aadhaar card<\/strong> for verification.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1k49obc\" data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5272\"><strong data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5197\">Updated biometric details<\/strong> (fingerprints, iris scan, and photo) will be collected during this update.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">FAQs on How to get Aadhaar Card Kids?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Q. Is it necessary to update the child Aadhaar card after 5 and 15 years?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, you have to submit your child\u2019s biometrics and photograph when he turns 5 and\u00a0 15.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Q.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>What is the cost to update Child Aadhaar card?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0It is free of cost and takes few minutes to update\u00a0child aadhar\u00a0card status.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Q. How can we get an Aadhar card without any documents?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0No, it\u2019s possible get\u00a0aadhaar card without any documents. You have to submit the proof of address and proof of identity to enrol for Aadhaar.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Q. Is blue-coloured Aadhaar card or Baal Aadhaar is valid for my child?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0It is valid till 5 years old. Then you have to submit his biometrics when he turns 5 as the Baal Aadhaar is not valid after the child turns 5.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Q. How long does it take to get the Baal Aadhaar card for a child below 5 years of age?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0It takes up to 60 days from enrolment to reach the residential address.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to know how to apply for Aadhaar card for kids? If yes, then you are in the right place. The Aadhaar card is one of the most important identity documents in India. 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