Aadhaar for Minors: Steps to Enroll

The Indian government has projected Aadhaar as the reliable and imperative address as well as the identity proof for Indians. Not just it comprises demographic details, but biometric data as well. Moreover, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIAI) has made it mandatory for every resident to have this card, regardless of age.

Just so you know, even new-born infants are eligible to get an aadhaar card. So, if you are looking forward to getting Aadhaar for minors in your house, this article will help you out with the procedure.

Guidelines Regarding Aadhaar for Minors

Before you enrol your child for this identity card, there are a few things that should be kept in mind, such as:

• No biometrics is required for children below 5 years of age
• Aadhaar can be made with the photograph of the infant
• It is mandatory to provide the Aadhaar of any one parent
• If the child is 5 years of age or reaches that age, biometric should be provided for all 10 fingers
• Documents needed for child Aadhaar card are different than that of adults
• Once the child reaches 15 years of age, a new Aadhaar will be made
• No fee is charged for a child’s Aadhaar enrolment as the cost is borne by the government
• A fee of Rs. 30 has to be given if demographic data or biometric details are updated in the future

Documents Required for Aadhaar Card Enrollment

Applying Aadhaar for Minors

• Go to the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre
• Fill in the enrolment form by adding your Aadhaar number
• The photograph of your child will be taken
• If the child is above 5 years of age, biometrics (including the picture, iris scan and 10 fingerprints) will be taken
• The address along with additional demographic information would have to be given
• It is necessary to give the birth certificate along with other documents required for Aadhaar card of a child
• An acknowledgement slip with the enrolment number will be issued to keep a tab on the status
• The Aadhaar will be made within 90 days; you can also check the status online

Aadhaar App for Children

The Unique Identification Authority of India has introduced a mobile app, known as mAadhaar app. With an objective to reach more people, this app features a variety of services and sections. Parents can download this app to carry the Aadhaar of their child on their phone. This app is developed to add Aadhaar cards of up to 3 people. However, keep in mind that this Facility can only be used for those parents who have children up to 15 years of age.

In Conclusion

Considering that it has been made mandatory, you cannot miss availing Aadhaar for minors of your family. With the steps mentioned above, it will be easier to enrol for this identity proof, isn’t it? So, without further ado, go ahead and get the Aadhaar of your children today.