Baal Aadhaar for Kids: Documents, Process, Fees & Biometric Update Rules Explained

Updated: 23-06-2025, 07.34 PM

New Delhi: In today’s digital India, having an Aadhaar card has become essential for children — not just for school admissions, but also for accessing various government schemes, health services, and even investment plans in the child’s name. For children below the age of five, the Government of India issues a special version called the Baal Aadhaar Card — a unique 12-digit identity document linked to either the mother’s or father’s Aadhaar.

Aadhaar Card

Here is everything parents need to know about applying for Baal Aadhaar — from documents required, the enrollment process, fee structure, and mandatory biometric update rules.

What is Baal Aadhaar?

Baal Aadhaar is an Aadhaar card specifically designed for children under the age of 5. Since biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans are not stable in infants and toddlers, the Baal Aadhaar only includes:

Child’s photograph
Name
Date of birth
Parent’s Aadhaar-linked details

The card comes in a distinct blue color, making it easy to differentiate from regular Aadhaar cards.

Where Can You Get Baal Aadhaar Made?

You can visit any Authorized Aadhaar Enrollment Centre to apply for Baal Aadhaar.

In many government and private hospitals, Aadhaar enrolment facilities are also available right after birth — often in tandem with the birth certificate registration. This saves parents the hassle of a separate visit to an Aadhaar centre.

Documents Required for Baal Aadhaar

Parents must carry the following documents when applying:

Child’s birth certificate
Mother’s or father’s Aadhaar card
Mobile number (linked to either parent’s Aadhaar)

Baal Aadhaar Enrollment Process

The process to get Baal Aadhaar is simple and hassle-free:

Visit the nearest Aadhaar centre with the child and the required documents.
Fill out the enrolment form with the child’s details: name, DOB, parent’s Aadhaar details.
Submit photocopies of the documents — originals will be verified.
The child’s photograph will be clicked at the centre (presence of the child is mandatory).
After verification, you will receive an enrolment slip with a tracking number.

You can use this slip to check the status online at the UIDAI portal.

How Long Does It Take to Get Baal Aadhaar?

After the enrolment process is complete, it typically takes 60 to 90 days for the Baal Aadhaar to be delivered by post to your registered address.

You will also receive an SMS notification when the Aadhaar number is generated. Parents can also download a digital copy (e-Aadhaar) from the UIDAI website.

What is the Fee for Baal Aadhaar?

Baal Aadhaar is free. There is no charge for enrolment or for any activity related to children below 5 years — including the first biometric update.

Important: Biometric Update After Age 5

Once the child turns 5 years old, it is mandatory to visit an Aadhaar centre again to update biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan, and photograph).

This update ensures that the Aadhaar record remains accurate as the child grows. The biometric update is also free of cost.

Why Is Baal Aadhaar Useful?

Required for school admissions
Needed for scholarship schemes
Helps in getting health insurance or welfare benefits
Useful in opening bank accounts in the child’s name
Makes children eligible for various state and central government schemes

Conclusion

Getting a Baal Aadhaar card is now easy and necessary for every child under the age of 5. It ensures that your child has a valid government identity proof from an early age, which will be useful throughout life — especially as more services move online.

Parents are advised to complete this process as soon as possible and remember to update biometrics once the child turns 5 — keeping their Aadhaar record accurate for years to come.

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