Aadhaar Update: Today is Children’s Day. In this special day secure your childs identity with updating Aadhaar Card. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made mandatory biometrics free for children between the ages of five and 17 until September 30, 2027. No fee will be charged for this process. Previously, this exemption was valid until September 30, 2026.

The UIDAI Regional Office in Lucknow is running a special campaign across the state to update children’s Aadhaar biometrics. Under this campaign, parents are being made aware of children who have not completed the mandatory fingerprint, iris, and photo updates in their Aadhaar despite reaching the required age .

Updates have to be done at the age of 15 years

The person in charge explained that biometric information such as fingerprints and iris information is not typically recorded when creating an Aadhaar card for a child under the age of five. Photo, fingerprints, and iris information are recorded when the child turns five. Then, at age 15, all biometric information must be updated again.

Know the Rules

First mandatory biometric update after 5 years
Second mandatory biometric update at 15 years
Recommended maximum limit of first update at 7 years
Recommended maximum limit for the second update at 17 years

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These are needed for updates

According to the rules, the first mandatory biometric update must be done between the ages of five and seven, and the second between the ages of 15 and 17. This facility is completely free for children. For the update, you must bring the child’s Aadhaar number, the mother’s or father’s Aadhaar number, a registered mobile number, and, if necessary, a birth certificate. Fingerprints, iris scans, and photographs are updated only at Aadhaar service centers.