Bal Aadhaar for Kids: Aadhaar Card is now required for children’s school admission, voluntary services, and investment-related schemes. Baal Aadhaar Card is issued by the Government of India for children below the age of 5 years. It is a unique 12-digit identification number, which is linked to the Aadhaar of the child’s mother or father.
What is Baal Aadhaar
Baal Aadhaar Card is a special Aadhaar document issued for children below the age of 5 years. Biometric information such as fingerprints and eye scans is not taken from children of this age, because this data is not completely stable. Only the child’s photo, name, date of birth, and parents’ information are recorded on the card. This card is blue, which makes it easy to identify.
Where is Baal Aadhaar made
You can get Baal Aadhaar made by visiting any Authorized Aadhaar Service Centre. In many government and private hospitals, an Aadhaar enrolment facility is available at the time of birth, where birth certificates and Aadhaar are made together. This process is very convenient and parents do not need to go to the Aadhaar centre separately.
Which documents will be required
Some special documents are required to get Baal Aadhaar made:
Child’s birth certificate
Aadhaar card of mother or father
Mom or father’s mobile number
What is the application process
The application process for Baal Aadhaar is straightforward:
Visit the nearest Aadhaar center with the child and the required documents. The child’s presence is mandatory as his/her photograph will be taken. Fill in the child’s details correctly in the enrolment form provided there. This will include name, date of birth, and parental details. Attach photocopies of all the documents and give them to the staff.
They will check these and verify the original documents. The child’s photograph will be taken at the center itself. Since biometric data is not captured, the photograph is the main identification. After the process is complete, you will be given an enrolment slip containing the enrolment number. With this, you can check the status online.
In how many days is Bal Aadhaar made
After the enrollment process is completed, the Bal Aadhaar card is sent to your registered address by post within 60 to 90 days. Information about the arrival of the Aadhaar number is also sent to your mobile number. You can also download it from the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) website so that you get a digital copy immediately.
What is the fee for making Bal Aadhaar
Baal Aadhaar is completely free for children below the age of 5 years. No fee is charged for enrollment or any activity.
Important Note- When the child turns 5 years old, he will have to go to the Aadhaar center for a biometric update so that his fingerprints and eyeprints can be updated. This update is also completely free. This ensures that the child’s Aadhaar is always updated with his latest biometric information.