In today’s time, Aadhaar Card has become the most important document along with proof of your identity. From buying a SIM card to opening a bank account, enrolling in school-college and business, Aadhaar card is required everywhere. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues a 12-digit Aadhaar card, which includes all your biometric information, name, address, date of birth, etc.
This card is also mandatory to avail government facilities. Every citizen of India has an Aadhaar card. UIDAI also makes Aadhaar cards for new-borns, which are made through birth discharge certificates and Aadhaar cards of parents. However, it is necessary to update the Aadhaar card of children at the age of 5 years and 15 years. If this is not done, then many types of problems can arise. So let’s know why it is important to update the Aadhaar card of children and how it can be done.
Why is it necessary to update the Aadhaar of children
According to the rules of UIDAI, it is mandatory to update biometrics in the Aadhaar card of children twice. First time at the age of 5 years and second time at the age of 15 years. This process is called Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU). In this, the child’s photo, fingerprints, and iris scan are recorded again. This update is necessary to maintain the validity of the Aadhaar card and avoid any problems in the future. If you want your child to continue to get the benefits of all government and non-government facilities uninterrupted, then do not forget to get this update done.
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How much will be the charge for the update
The entire process of updating Aadhaar at the age of 5 years and 15 years for children is free. You can get this work done by visiting your nearest Aadhaar center. If you want to update to correct any mistake in the Aadhaar card, then you may have to pay a nominal fee for this. But no charge is taken for biometric updates.
What will be the problems if it is not updated
If you do not update your child’s Aadhaar card, the child may face problems in getting admission to school-college. He may have difficulty in applying for competitive examinations. There may be problems in taking advantage of government schemes. Difficulties may also be faced in opening a bank account. Therefore, it is very important to update your Aadhaar on time so that your child does not face any inconvenience in the future.
Where to update a child’s Aadhaar
- For this, go to UIDAI’s website https://uidai.gov.in/.
- Click on the option ‘Locate Aadhaar Enrollment Center’.
- Enter your state, district, and PIN code.
After this you will get complete information about your nearest Aadhaar center. You can easily get your child’s Aadhaar updated using this information.
How will Aadhaar be updated
- Go to the nearest Aadhaar center with the child’s old Aadhaar card, parent’s Aadhaar card and other necessary documents.
- There the child’s fingerprints, iris scan, and new photo will be taken.
- A small form has to be filled for an Aadhaar update, in which current information has to be entered.
- Apply after verifying the information.
- After the Aadhaar update process is completed, you will be given a receipt, through which you can check the status of your Aadhaar update later.
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