Children aged 5 to 7 can update their Aadhaar free of cost. UIDAI has made it mandatory to update biometrics (MBU) for children in this age group whose biometrics are not updated.
The child’s details can be updated at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra. If it is not done, their Aadhaar may be deactivated. Prashant Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (DDG) of UIDAI, shared this information in the Prashna Pahar program at Dainik Jagran office on Wednesday. He listened to readers’ problems about Aadhaar and gave solutions.
Aadhaar for Children
DDG Singh said that children under 5 can get Aadhaar by giving their photo, name, date of birth, gender, address, and supporting documents. Fingerprints and iris scans are not taken for children under 5 because they are too young.
When the child turns 5, fingerprints, iris scans, and photo must be updated in Aadhaar. The first mandatory biometric update between ages 5 and 7 is free. After 7 years, a fee of ₹100 will apply.
Aadhaar Fees and Updates
Fees:
- New Aadhaar Enrollment – Free
- Mandatory Biometric Update – Free
- Demographic Update – ₹50
- Biometric Update – ₹100
Changes to Aadhaar:
- Partial Name Change – Twice
- Date of Birth Change – Once (second time needs birth certificate)
- Address, mobile number, and photo – Can be changed anytime
Contact:
- Help Number – 1947
- Email – help@uidai.gov.in
Check Status:
You can check Aadhaar status at My Aadhaar Portal
or through the m-Aadhaar app. You can apply for a PVC card, change your address, lock biometrics, update head-of-family address, or download your e-Aadhaar.