Free Aadhaar Biometric Update For Children Available Till September 30: Here's How To Do It
Parents can currently get their child's Aadhaar biometric details updated free of charge, with the facility available until September 30. Once the deadline passes, the standard fees will apply again for the update. The government requires biometric updates for children at two stages, once around the age of 5 and again at 15, since fingerprints and eye scans change as children grow. Failing to…
Parents have until September 30 to get their child's Aadhaar biometric details updated for free, after which regular fees will be charged. The government mandates these updates at ages 5 and 15 due to the change in fingerprints and eye scans as children grow. An outdated biometric record can cause issues with school enrollment, scholarships, and exam registrations.
The update involves new fingerprints, an eye scan, and a photo. Children under 5 do not need this update as their features are still developing. The biometric portion of the update cannot be done online and requires a visit to an Aadhaar center. Parents should bring the child's Aadhaar number, their own Aadhaar card, and a birth certificate or school ID as proof.
To book an appointment, parents can visit the official Aadhaar website, select "Aadhaar Update" and choose a date and time at a nearby center. Necessary child details must be entered during booking, and an appointment slip should be printed. At the center, parents must bring their child and documents for fingerprint, eye scan, and photo capture.
The update typically appears in the system within a few days, though it may take longer in some cases.
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