Minimum Age for Aadhar card

Are you curious about the minimum age for obtaining an Aadhar card? Are you a parent looking to secure your child’s identification through Aadhar? If so, this article is tailor-made for you.

In the following discussion, we’ll delve into the concept of the minimum age for Aadhar cards, and we’ll also explore the comprehensive process of application. Furthermore, you’ll discover the unique features of Aadhar cards for children below five years of age.

Learn everything you need to know about getting an Aadhar card for your child, no matter their age!

Keep reading to unlock the secrets of obtaining an Aadhar card for your child, whether you opt for the offline or online application method. We’ll even guide you on tracking the status of the application. If you find this information valuable, don’t forget to let us know in the comments!

Minimum age for Aadhar card

So, the minimum age for Aadhar card is when a child takes birth! Yes, you heard it right. There is no minimum age for Aadhar card. A new born baby can also apply for an aadhar card anytime. It is beneficial to apply for an aadhar card as soon as possible because it is useful in many ways. It acts as an identity proof for children. Nowadays, government and private schools firstly asks for the child’s aadhar card at the time of admission along with the birth certificate.

Now, you know the minimum age for aadhar card. Let’s discuss some of the features of aadhar card for children below five years of age.

Features of Aadhar card for children below five years of age

Before the parents plan to apply for the aadhar card of their children, they must know the features too. The featured of aadhar card for children below five years of age are as follows:

• Aadhar cards can be generated for children under five, including newborns. These cards are blue and are called Baal Aadhar Cards.

• Children under five do not have their biometrics taken.

• Only the child’s photograph is necessary for the aadhar card.
• It is important to provide aadhar card of any one of the parents.
• In case if both the parents do not have the aadhar card, they have to get themselves enrolled for aadhar card first.
• Once the child crosses five years of age, he/she has to provide the biometrics data of all 10 fingers and iris (coloured part of the eye) scan.
• A photo of your child will be taken during the enrollment process, which can be done online or offline. The same process must be repeated when your child reaches age 15.

• None of the services mentioned above require a fee.

Let’s move on to the documents required for aadhar card enrolment for children below five years of age.

Documents required for Aadhar application when children are below five years of age

The required and necessary documents for aadhar card enrolment when a child is below five years of age are as follows:

• Birth certificate of the child (carry both original and photocopy of it).
• Aadhar card, identity proof and address proof of the child’s parents.

Aadhar Card Enrolment Process for Children below five years of age

The Aadhar card enrollment process for children under five can be done online or offline. We will discuss both the modes in detail.

If you are planning to take the offline mode, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

1. You have to visit the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in your nearby area.
2. They will provide you the Aadhar Enrolment form. Fill it correctly and carefully. Mention your Aadhar card number as well.
3. As discussed above, either the mother or the father has to provide their Aadhar-related information to enrol for their child’s aadhar card.

4. A photo of your child will be taken at the time.

5. The child’s address and other demographic information will be taken from the parent’s Aadhar card.

6. You have to also provide the birth certificate of your child.
7. The aadhar executive officer will provide you with an acknowledgement slip. It will contain the enrolment number of your child.
8. the enrolment number will help you to track the status of your Aadhar generation.
9. After completing this process you can get your child’s Aadhar card within 90 days.

We have discussed the offline process. If you wish to apply through the online mode then let’s take a look at the online process as well.

1.  Visit the official website of UIDAI. The link is here.
2. After visiting the website, select your preferred language to enter the website.
3.  Click on the option “My Aadhar”.
4. Select “Book an Appointment” from the drop down list.
5. You will be redirected to a new page.
6. From the option “Get Aadhar”, again click on “Book an Appointment”.
7. Select your nearby City/ Location.
8. You will be redirected to a new page.
9. Out of the three options, click on “New Aadhar”.
10. Enter your mobile number and then the captcha code.
11. click on “Generate OTP”.
12. provide the required details and finally your appointment will be booked.

Tracking the status of Aadhar card for children online

After applying for the aadhar card, you can track the status of aadhar card through online mode. You have to keep the child’s Enrolment ID handy and safe. You can follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the official website of UIDAI. The link is mentioned above.
2. Click on the option “My Aadhar”.
3. Enter the enrolment ID and date and time of enrolment as per the acknowledgement slip.
4. Verify the correct captcha code.
5.  Click on “Check Status”.

You will be able to track the status of your child’s aadhar card.

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