Baal Aadhaar Card: Today, the Aadhaar card is a crucial document; without it, many tasks can stall. You should be well-informed about how to get an Aadhaar card made and the documents required for the process. Aadhaar cards can be issued for newborns immediately after birth. The Aadhaar card issued for children under the age of five is known as ‘Baal Aadhaar’ and is blue.
If you are considering getting a Baal Aadhaar card for your child, familiarise yourself with all relevant details beforehand. Understanding the rules, necessary documents, fees, and the entire process is important to avoid any future inconvenience. For Baal Aadhaar, the child’s biometrics (fingerprints or iris scans) are not collected; instead, the card is linked to the child’s photograph and one parent’s Aadhaar details.
What is a Baal Aadhaar Card?
The Baal Aadhaar card is issued for children under the age of five. It is blue and issued by the UIDAI.
1. Biometrics (fingerprints/eye scans) are not collected for this card.
2. This Aadhaar card contains only the child’s photograph and basic details.
Who can get a Baal Aadhaar card made?
1. Baal Aadhaar cards can be made for children ranging from newborns up to five years of age.
2. It is mandatory for the parent or guardian to have an Aadhaar card.
What documents are required to get a child’s Aadhaar card made?
1. Child’s birth certificate
2. Mother’s or father’s Aadhaar card
3. Child’s photograph
How to apply for Baal Aadhaar?
Visit the official UIDAI portal (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in) and book an appointment at your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Then, visit the Aadhaar centre on the scheduled date with the child and their birth certificate. Fingerprints or iris scans are not collected for children under the age of five; only a digital photograph is taken. The child’s Aadhaar will be linked to the Aadhaar of either the mother or the father.