Parents Of Newborn Can Apply for Aadhaar Card - Check Step-By-Step Procedure To Apply Online

It is to be noted that Aadhaar card for minor or the newly born do not require biometric to apply for the card.

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Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of the country for free of cost.

This unique identification number is a crucial document as it helps to verify an individual’s identity, address, etc. Parents of a newborn child cal also apply for an Aadhaar card as well. It is to be noted that the Aadhaar card for the minor or newly born does not require a biometric to apply for the card.

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It is because the UID for a newborn baby is processed based on the demographic details and the facial picture is linked with the UID of its parents. However, once the newborn turns five years old, it’s important to get the 10 finger biometric done whereas the facial photography of the newly born baby will be done when the baby turns 15.

So, even after you have applied for an Aadhaar card for your newly born baby, remember to get the 10 fingers biometric of the baby after it turns 5 and facial photography after the child turns 15.

You can apply both online and offline to generate Aadhaar card of the newly born baby. For the offline process, one needs to visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment center, fill the form submitting all important documents.

Here's How to apply online for Aadhaar card of a newborn baby

1] Firstly, log in at the official website of the UIDAI- uidai.gov.in

2] Then click on the 'Aadhaar Card Registration' link on the home page;

3] In the next step enter details of the child, parents phone number, e-mail ID, etc.;

4] Once the personal information is filled including that of the newly born baby, you need to provide information such as an address, locality, district, state, and other demographic related to the newly born baby.

5] Then click on the 'Fix Appointment' tab;

6] After this you can schedule the date of Aadhaar card registration of the newly born; and

7] You can select the nearest Aadhaar enrolment center to proceed further.

You are not charged any fee for enrolling a newborn baby for Aadhaar. Also, before submitting the online form and scheduling the meeting for the Aadhaar card of the newly born baby, it is suggested that parents check the date of birth in the child's Aadhaar details because it can be updated or corrected later only once.