Aadhaar Card is one of the most important documents in today’s era. Aadhaar card is used to take advantage of almost every government work and scheme.
However, this question comes in the mind of many people whether Aadhaar card can be made for children too. Also, what is the minimum age limit for making Aadhaar card for children? In such a situation, let us know the answers to all these questions related to Aadhaar card.
Aadhaar card is also made for children
Let us tell you that Aadhaar card is also made for children. It has become very important for children to have an Aadhaar card as well. This makes it easier for children to get admission in school and take advantage of schemes related to children. At the same time, according to UIDAI, the organization that manages Aadhaar, there is no minimum age limit for making Aadhaar card.
This means that you can also make an Aadhaar card for your new born child. At the same time, no money has to be paid for getting the Aadhaar card of a child below 5 years of age.
This is how your child’s Aadhar card can be made.
You can get the Aadhaar card of your child below five years of age made from your nearest Aadhaar centre. Apart from this, you can also sign up online for nomination. However, fingerprints and retina of small children are not scanned for making Aadhaar card. Only the birth certificate of the child is useful.
If the child does not have a birth certificate, then the hospital’s discharge certificate or ID card can also make an Aadhaar card. Apart from this, the mother or father must have a valid ID document such as Aadhaar Card, Voter’s ID Card, Driver’s License or Passport.
Will have to be updated after 5 years
Let us tell you that if your child’s Aadhar card is made before the age of 5 years, then this card will remain valid only until your child turns 5 years old. You will have to get it updated after the child turns 5 years old.
In which the child’s fingerprints and retina scan will be taken. In this you will be charged a nominal fee. Parents of children can link their mobile number to their child’s Aadhaar and use the mAadhaar app to carry their child’s account on their smartphone.
