The process for creating Aadhaar cards for both children and adults has been simplified by UIDAI. The Aadhaar number is a 12 character long unique identity number issued by Government of India to every citizen of India through the Unique Identification Authority of India.
The Aadhaar number is linked to a person’s biometric details which include finger prints, photographs, residential address and other personal identification details (date of birth). Most people are unaware that Aadhaar cards are also issued to children under 18 years old. The special Aadhaar card for children is known as “Bal Aadhaar”. The process of obtaining this special card has also been simplified, and there is no cost associated with obtaining a “Bal Aadhaar”.
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This Aadhaar card has now become equally important for children as well. From school admission to availing benefits of government schemes, Aadhaar card plays a vital role. Recognizing this need, India Post Payments Bank and Post Office have made the Aadhaar application process for children extremely easy, fast and completely digital. This child Aadhaar contains the child’s name, photograph, date of birth and gender and is linked to the Aadhaar number of one of the parents. No biometric details (fingerprints or iris scan) are required for children of this age group.
Now, Aadhaar can be created for children below 5 years of age in a matter of minutes, and at no charge. All you need to do is go to the post office with the child’s birth certificate and one of the guardian’s Aadhaar. Once the initial document verification and your biometric verification are completed, the Aadhaar enrolment will be completed. The special feature of this service is that it is completely hassle-free, no long queues, no extra paperwork and no extra charges. The post office officials will personally assist you in this process and you can also contact your local postman or GDS if required.
How to collect child Aadhaar card from post office?
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First, parents need to visit their nearest post office. At the Aadhaar enrolment centre, they will have to show the child’s birth certificate and the Aadhaar of both the father and mother. After that, the officials will do biometric verification. Then a photograph of the child is taken and the Aadhaar enrolment is completed digitally. Within a few minutes, your application is registered. After a few days, the Aadhaar card is sent to your address by post and e-Aadhaar is issued.
Why is Aadhaar required for children?
Today, Aadhaar is not just an identity card but has become the basis of every government process. From school admissions, government scheme benefits, hospital identity cards, ration card linking, and even banking services, Aadhaar is becoming mandatory everywhere. As a result, getting an Aadhaar card for children has become essential for families as well. Especially for children under 5 years of age, getting an Aadhaar card on time prevents problems in important tasks later.