Aadhaar Card: While people get their Aadhaar cards made, many forget to update them. Neglecting this update can prove costly, so it is crucial not to overlook it. Aadhaar cardholders are experiencing difficulties; Aadhaar cards of children who do not complete the mandatory Biometric Update after turning 5 or 15 are being deactivated.
In the district, over 100 such cases are reported monthly, where parents face issues accessing various government and educational services because Aadhaar authentication has ceased to work.
Mandatory Aadhaar Update
According to UIDAI regulations, children must undergo a biometric update upon reaching the ages of 5 and 15. UIDAI Rules state that fingerprint and iris data are not recorded for children under the age of five; therefore, a mandatory biometric update is required once they turn five. Failure to complete this process within the stipulated timeframe can affect Aadhaar authentication.
Parents are visiting Aadhaar Seva Kendras daily because their children’s Aadhaar cards are no longer being accepted for various schemes, scholarships, bank accounts, or other purposes. Officials note that many families fail to update the Aadhaar card simply because they are unaware of this rule.
This leads to complications later on. Biometric updates are essential at the ages of 5 and 15. The child must be physically present at the Aadhaar centre for this process, as fingerprint and iris scans can only be performed at the centre; this facility is not available online.
Key Information
It is mandatory to get the first biometric update at age 5 and the second at age 15. The biometric update facility for children is completely free of charge, and the process is simple to complete.
How to update your Aadhaar card
To update online from the comfort of your home (for address and documents only), visit the ‘My Aadhaar’ website.
Log in using an OTP by entering your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha code.
Click on “Update Aadhaar Online” or “Document Update.”
Enter the correct details and upload valid proof of identity or address.
Pay the ₹50 fee online (if applicable) and make a note of the SRN.
