{"id":9421,"date":"2026-01-14T18:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=9421"},"modified":"2026-01-14T18:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:10:44","slug":"minimum-age-for-aadhar-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/14\/minimum-age-for-aadhar-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimum Age for Aadhar card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is no minimum age for getting an Aadhaar card even newborns can be enrolled immediately. But knowing just the minimum age isn\u2019t enough. As a parent, you need to understand how the Aadhaar process works for children, what documents are required, when biometric updates are required, and why you should do early enrollment. Let\u2019s get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ea4e939a768\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69ea4e939a768\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ea4e939a768\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/14\/minimum-age-for-aadhar-card\/#Features_of_Aadhar_card_for_children_below_five_years_of_age\" title=\"Features of Aadhar card for children below five years of age\">Features of Aadhar card for children below five years of age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/14\/minimum-age-for-aadhar-card\/#Documents_required_for_Aadhar_application_when_children_are_below_five_years_of_age\" title=\"Documents required for Aadhar application when children are below five years of age\">Documents required for Aadhar application when children are below five years of age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/14\/minimum-age-for-aadhar-card\/#Aadhar_card_enrolment_process_for_children_below_five_years_of_age\" title=\"Aadhar card enrolment process for children below five years of age\">Aadhar card enrolment process for children below five years of age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/14\/minimum-age-for-aadhar-card\/#Tracking_the_status_of_Aadhar_card_for_children_online\" title=\"Tracking the status of Aadhar card for children online\">Tracking the status of Aadhar card for children online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/14\/minimum-age-for-aadhar-card\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Aadhar_card_for_children_below_five_years_of_age\"><\/span>Features of Aadhar card for children below five years of age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying for your child\u2019s Aadhaar card, it\u2019s important to know the features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar can be issued for children under 5, including newborns. These are blue cards called Baal Aadhaar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children under 5 do not need fingerprints or iris scans. Only a photo is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must provide the Aadhaar card of at least one parent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If both parents do not have Aadhaar, they must enroll first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the child turns 5, they need to provide biometric data &#8211; all 10 fingerprints and iris scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The child\u2019s photo is taken during enrollment, which can be done online or offline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The same process is repeated when the child turns 15.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All these services are free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Aadhar_application_when_children_are_below_five_years_of_age\"><\/span>Documents required for Aadhar application when children are below five years of age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The required and necessary documents for aadhar card enrolment when a child is below five years of age are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth certificate of the child (carry both original and photocopy of it).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhar card, identity proof and address proof of the child\u2019s parents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aadhar_card_enrolment_process_for_children_below_five_years_of_age\"><\/span>Aadhar card enrolment process for children below five years of age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aadhar card enrollment process for children under five can be done online or offline. We will discuss both the modes in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to take the offline mode, you can follow the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get the enrollment form and fill it carefully. Include your Aadhaar number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent details: Either mother or father must provide their Aadhaar information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child\u2019s photo: Will be taken at the center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child\u2019s information: Address and other details are taken from the parent\u2019s Aadhaar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the birth certificate of your child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acknowledgment slip: You will receive one with your child\u2019s Enrollment ID (EID). This ID helps you track the Aadhaar status online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After completion, the Aadhaar card will arrive within 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Online Appointment Booking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\">UIDAI website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your preferred language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cMy Aadhaar\u201d and then \u201cBook an Appointment\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cGet Aadhaar and then Book an Appointment\u201d again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your City\/Location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cNew Aadhaar\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your mobile number and captcha code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cGenerate OTP\u201d and verify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the required details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm your appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tracking_the_status_of_Aadhar_card_for_children_online\"><\/span>Tracking the status of Aadhar card for children online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After applying for the aadhar card, you can track the <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/10\/13\/how-to-check-aadhar-card-update-status\/\">status<\/a> of aadhar card through online mode. You have to keep the child\u2019s Enrolment ID handy and safe. You can follow the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the official website of UIDAI. The link is mentioned above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the option \u201cMy Aadhar\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the enrolment ID and date and time of enrolment as per the acknowledgement slip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the correct captcha code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Click on \u201cCheck Status\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to track the status of your child\u2019s aadhar card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can minor apply for Aadhar card?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, children of any age can apply for an Aadhar card.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do children need Aadhar?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\u00a0Aadhar is not mandatory for children, but it is recommended, as it can be used for a variety of purposes, such as opening a bank account or enrolling in school.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4> Is Aadhar a standard age proof?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Aadhaar is a proof of identity and address, not a legal proof of date of birth. Many schools and institutions may accept it, but for legal purposes (like school admission or passport), the Birth Certificate is the primary document.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is Aadhaar mandatory for everyone?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Aadhar is not mandatory for everyone, but it is required for certain government services and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can minor apply for Aadhar card?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, children of any age can apply for an Aadhar card.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Do children need Aadhar?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>\u00a0Aadhar is not mandatory for children, but it is recommended, as it can be used for a variety of purposes, such as opening a bank account or enrolling in school.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \" Is Aadhar a standard age proof?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Aadhaar is a proof of identity and address, not a legal proof of date of birth. 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