It's now easier and more efficient than ever to get your newborn an Aadhaar card. Children of any age, including newborns, can enroll in the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), often known as "Baal Aadhaar." Here's how parents can complete it with ease.
Why is it important ?
Enrollment is possible even at birth; there is no minimum age restriction.
Children under 5 years don’t need full biometrics (fingerprints or iris); only a photograph is needed.
Early Aadhaar enrollment facilitates future steps such as health insurance and school admissions.
Documents that you'll require
The baby's birth certificate or hospital discharge certificate.
At least one parent's (or guardian's) Aadhaar card must be linked and used as evidence.
If necessary, a recent photo of the infant may be taken by the center.
How to apply step-by-step
Go to the closest Aadhaar Enrollment Center (you may find one using the official UIDAI website).
Enter the child's information in the enrollment form; one parent's Aadhaar is required.
Send in the necessary paperwork (parent's Aadhaar and birth certificate).
For babies under five, a picture will be taken; an iris scan or fingerprints are not required.
An enrollment number and acknowledgment slip will be sent to you; use this to monitor your progress.
Within 60 to 90 days, the physical Aadhaar card will be mailed to the registered address.
How about using an online application?
Parents can schedule an appointment online using the UIDAI website to save time at the center, even if a complete online enrollment process (without visiting a center) currently isn't available for newborns.
Upcoming updates and biometric benchmarks
Biometric information (iris scan and fingerprints) must be updated once the child turns five.
Once more, another biometric update is necessary to maintain Aadhaar's validity after 15 years.
The baby's card is still valid, but these modifications are necessary to keep it accurate.
Advice for parents
A lot of hospitals now assist with "Baal Aadhaar" enrollment right before discharge, therefore register early.
Make sure one parent's Aadhaar is up to date and accurate; mistakes can cause delays.
The enrollment number aids with online status tracking, therefore keep the enrollment slip secure.
To prevent deactivation problems, provide reminders for biometric updates at ages 5 and 15.