Baal Aadhaar Card: How to Get Aadhaar for Children Below 5 Years, Benefits and Complete Process

The Baal Aadhaar Card is a special version of Aadhaar issued for children below 5 years of age. It includes the child’s photo, name, date of birth, and parent’s details, serving as an official identity and address proof. The card is essential for school admissions, government schemes, and healthcare services.

What is Baal Aadhaar?

For children under 5, biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans are not stable. Therefore, the Baal Aadhaar only captures the child’s photo, basic details, and links to a parent’s Aadhaar number. This ensures easy verification of the child’s identity.

The card is issued and managed by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), which provides a 12-digit unique ID to every resident.

Where Can You Apply for Baal Aadhaar?

• Any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or official Aadhaar service center

• Many government and private hospitals provide the facility to enroll at the time of birth, allowing simultaneous generation of the birth certificate and Baal Aadhaar

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Online Appointment Booking

Visit the official UIDAI website.

Go to the ‘My Aadhaar’ section and select Book an Appointment.

Enter your city and mobile number, then verify the OTP.

Choose the nearest Aadhaar center and preferred date/time.

Offline Process

Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Center.

Fill the application form and submit the child’s documents.

Parents must provide their biometric details and Aadhaar information.

Receive an Acknowledgment Slip with the Enrolment ID to track the status online.

The Baal Aadhaar card is delivered to your home in 60–90 days.

Required Documents

• Child’s birth certificate or hospital discharge slip

• Aadhaar of either parent

• Address proof: Parent’s Aadhaar address or certificate issued by local authority

Fees

Baal Aadhaar for children under 5 is completely free. No fee is charged for enrolment or card issuance.

When to Update

• At 5 years old: Fingerprints, iris scan, and photo must be updated.

• At 15 years old: Full biometric and photo re-enrolment is required.

• Between 5 and 15 years: Minor updates can be made at Aadhaar centers for a nominal fee.

The Baal Aadhaar card ensures that even young children have a verified identity linked to their parents, facilitating access to government services, educational opportunities, and healthcare benefits.