In today’s time, Aadhar Card has become the most important identity document in India. School admission, government schemes, health services—Aadhaar is required everywhere. In such a situation, it is natural for parents to have this question in their mind: How to make Aadhaar for children below 5 years of age।
clearing this confusion UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has clarified that the process of making Aadhaar for small children Simple, fast and completely secure Is.
Biometric is not necessary under the age of 5 years
According to UIDAI, Fingerprints or iris scans are not taken from children under 5 years of age.. The identity of children at this age is verified on the basis of parents’ documents and birth certificate.
The Aadhaar so issued is usually hair base It is said, which is completely legal.
What documents will be needed
The following documents are sufficient to get Aadhaar made for the child:
- child’s birth certificate or birth record issued by the hospital
- of either parent Aadhar card
- Link mobile number to parents’ Aadhaar
The child’s Aadhaar is linked to the parent’s Aadhaar, thereby ensuring identity verification.
The entire process of making Aadhaar
The process of applying for Child Aadhaar is extremely easy:
- parent closeness Aadhaar Enrollment Center Go
- Carry the child’s birth certificate and your Aadhar card
- child’s center photo will be taken
- No biometric information will be taken
- Receipt will be given after completion of Aadhaar application
after some time Aadhaar card is sent home through post।
Biometric update necessary at the age of 5 and 15 years
As per UIDAI rules:
- at 5 years old: Fingerprint, Iris Scan and New Photo Update
- at the age of 15: Last biometric update
Both these processes completely free and can be done at any Aadhaar centre.
Common misconceptions of parents
Many parents think that it will be difficult to make the base of a newborn or small child, but the truth is that this process is completed in a few minutes.
Aadhaar can also be made for a newborn child, provided the birth certificate is available.
Why is Aadhar important for children?
base children Government schemes, education, health services and future facilities Helps in connecting. It also gives parents confidence that their child’s identity is secure and authenticated.
This initiative of UIDAI Digital India Mission It strengthens the society and connects every citizen – even if he is a newborn – with identity and convenience.
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