GUWAHATI: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues a 12-digit random number Aadhaar number to the residents of India after completing the verification process laid down by the Authority.
This Aadhar number facilitates as proof of identity and address anywhere in India. The authority has now started the enrolment process for Baal Aadhaar cards as well.
What is a Baal Aadhaar Card?
Baal Aadhaar is a blue-colored Aadhaar card, for children below the age of 5 years. The Aadhaar enrollment for children is quite similar to that of adults. The Aadhaar card for a child or ‘Baal Aadhaar’ will be issued free of cost.
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There will be no biometric data captured in the case of children below 5 years of age. However, the biometrics of children that is their fingerprints and iris scans are not linked with Baal Aadhaar card. When the child turns 5 years, his/her biometrics (facial photograph, iris scan, and fingerprints) have to be mandatorily updated on their Aadhaar Card. The first update happens once when the child turns 5 years old and it is updated again mandatorily once the child is 15 years old.
How to apply for a Baal Aadhaar card online?
- Visit the official website of UIDAI.
- Click on the Aadhaar Card registration link.
- Enter all the credentials including the name of the child, parent’s phone number, e-mail address, and so on.
- After entering all the personal details, one should fill in all the demographic information such as a residential address, locality, district, state, and so on.
- Proceed further and click on the fixed appointment tab. Now schedule the date of registration for the Aadhaar card.
- The applicant can choose the nearest enrolment center to proceed further with the enrolment process.
- Don't forget to carry all the required documents and the reference number along with a print out of the form to the center with you on the date of the appointment. Take a reference number along with the documents.
- Once the verification is done by the concerned officials, if the child is aged 5 years, then the biometric information will be procured and it will be linked to the Aadhaar card.
Note: Post confirmation process, the applicant will be given an acknowledgment number which can be used to track the status of the application. Post completion of the verification, you will receive a notification via SMS to your registered mobile number. After the completion of the enrolment process, you will receive an SMS within 60 days, Baal Aadhaar Card will be issued to the child.