In today’s time, the Aadhaar card is the most important document of our identity, and it is equally important for children. According to the rules of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), it is very important to update the Aadhaar card of children from time to time. If you do not do this, then in the future your child may face difficulty in taking advantage of many government schemes and services.
When to update
According to the rules of UIDAI, it is mandatory to update the Aadhaar card of children in two important stages:
On completion of 5 years of age
When the child turns 5 years old, his biometric data (fingerprint and iris scan) has to be updated for the first time.
On completion of 15 years of age
Similarly, when the child turns 15 years old, it is necessary to update his biometric data for the second time, because by this age, the child’s physical changes have taken place.
Updating is mandatory in both these stages, and only after this is the child’s Aadhaar card completely valid.
Process to update the Aadhaar card for children
There is a simple process to update an Aadhaar card for children, which you can easily complete:
First of all, book an appointment by visiting the official website of UIDAI.
Visit your nearest Aadhaar card center on the day of your appointment.
Do not forget to carry documents like your Aadhaar card and proof of address with you. If your child is born after 1-10-2023, then also carry the birth certificate.
Take an update form from the Aadhaar center, fill in the information asked in it, and submit it along with photocopies of the required documents.
For children aged 5 years or 15 years, their fingerprints and eye scans will be taken.
After this process is completed, your child’s Aadhaar card will be successfully updated.
Is there any update fee
It is very important to know that there is no fee to update the Aadhaar card of children. This service is absolutely free. Therefore, if anyone asks you for money for this work, be careful. Get your child’s Aadhaar card updated on time and avoid any kind of fraud.