Baal Aadhaar Card: How To Apply For Baal Aadhaar Card?

Aadhaar Card has become an important document for the citizens of India. It is the most reliable proof of identity for Indian residents. As it not only contains the demographic details but also the biometric data of the cardholder. This is the reason that it cannot be forged.

UIDAI has made provisions to include all residents living in India under this scheme, irrespective of their age. They have also launched an Aadhaar card for children named the Baal Aadhaar Card. It is issued to children under 5 years of age and even newborns. The Baal Aadhaar card needs no biometric information for children below five years of age. As the fingerprints and iris of children below five years of age are not fully developed.

If a child is over 5 years, then the biometric authentication process is mandatory. Once the child turns 15 years, another biometric update is required. At the time of enrollment, fingerprints of the child, iris scan and photograph of the child will be documented.

The Baal Aadhaar Card is Blue in Colour. You can apply online for Baal Aadhaar Card using the Common Service Centre(CSCs) or Aadhar Seva Kendras.

Here is how you can apply for Baal Aadhaar Card:

Documents Required for Baal Aadhaar:

• Birth Certificate of the child
• The father or mother has to provide their Aadhaar card details as the child card will be linked to theirs.
• A school ID card should be submitted, if the child is admitted to a school.

 Online Registration of Baal Aadhaar Card

• Visit the official website of UIDAI
• Click on the Aadhar Card registration link.
• Enter the name of the child, parent’s phone number, e-mail address, and so on.
• Fill in residential address, locality, district, state and so on.
• Next, click on the fix appointment tab.
• Schedule the date of registration for the Aadhaar card.
• The applicant can choose the nearest centre for enrollment.

Next You Should take these steps:

• Head to the enrollment centre on the date of the appointment along with documents needed.
• Take a reference number along with the documents.
• The verification will be done by the concerned officials.
• Post confirmation, the applicant will be given an acknowledgement number.
• It can be used to track the status of the application.
• You will receive a notification via SMS to your registered mobile number.
• Baal Aadhaar Card will be issued to the child after you will receive the SMS within 60 days.

 Offline Registration of Baal Aadhaar Card:

• Visit the nearest Aadhar Card Enrollment Centre with the required documents.
• Inform the concerned official about the enrollment of the Aadhaar Card for kids and get an enrollment form.
• Fill in the enrollment form and submit it to the concerned officials along with the documents.
• The parent’s Aadhaar card details and mobile number must also be provided.
• After the due verification process, the photograph of the child will be taken.
• Post confirmation, you can collect the acknowledgement slip.
• You will receive an SMS within 60 days and the Baal Aadhar will be issued.

Tracking Status of Baal Aadhaar Card:

• Visit the official web portal of UIDAI
• Select the ‘My Aadhaar’ option on the main page
• Next select  Check Aadhaar Status
• Enter the 28 digit SRN code which you receive via SMS.
• Next, enter the UID number.
• Enter the security code and click on the “Submit” button.
• Check your Aadhaar status online.

How To Register for Children Below 5 Years of Age:

• Submit the child’s photograph during the enrollment process.
• A Fathers or Mothers Aadhaar card details to be submitted next.
• For children aged less than five years, there will be no collection of biometric data.
• Visit the UIDAI official website, uidai.gov.in
• On the homepage, click My Aadhaar> Get Aadhaar>Book an Appointment.
• Select city and location from the drop-down.
• After selecting, click on Proceed to Book Appointment.
• On the next page, enter your mobile number and Captcha Code.
• An OTP will be sent to you for verification. Enter the OTP and Submit.

Next You Should take these steps:

• Next, on the appointment details page, enter all your Aadhaar details and personal information.
• After that, choose a date and time as per your choice.
• Visit the Aadhaar enrollment centre as per the appointment schedule.
• Carry the required documents along with a printout of the form to the centre.
• Take a reference number along with the documents.
• The Aadhaar officer will verify all the documents.
• Once you have successfully submitted the Baal Aadhaar application form
• you will receive an acknowledgement slip containing the enrollment number.
• You can use the slip for tracking your enrollment status.

How To Register For Children Above 5 years:

The Aadhaar card for children who are aged between 5 years and 15 years will be issued similarly to that of adults.

• Visit a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to apply for Aadhaar for your child
• Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment form with all the required details
• Mention your Aadhaar number and details.
• Submit the form along with relevant documents to the executive
• The executive will take your child’s biometrics (10 fingerprints, iris scan, and photograph)
• Once the process is completed, an acknowledgement slip is generated
• The acknowledgement slip contains the enrolment number and time and date of the enrolment
• The enrolment ID can be used to check the status of Aadhaar

Fee Charged for Children’s Aadhaar:

• The UIDAI does not charge any fees for enrollment of the children for the Aadhaar cards.
• Cost of the enrollment will be borne by the government.
• No fees will be charged for updating the biometrics when the child turns five.
• But, if any demographic data has to be updated then the applicant has to pay a fee of Rs 30.

Benefits of Aadhar for Kids:

• The Baal Aadhar acts as an identification proof for kids when they travel
• It is also used as identification proof during a stay in hotels.
• A mandatory document in most of the schools during admission.
• Helps in saving the huge subsidy amount meant for children under the mid-day meal facility.

Parents can also save it on their smartphones.

• Parents need to register their mobile numbers with their respective kid’s Aadhaar card
• They can use the mAadhaar app to carry the Aaadhaar card of kids in their smartphones.
• The mAadhaar app is designed in such a way that one can add up to 3 Aadhaar cards to it.

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