Aadhaar Card news: Here's how you can apply for your children's Aadhaar card

Every child under the age of five years can get an Aadhaar card of his/her own known as Baal Aadhaar. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) also mandates biometric updates for children after attaining the age of five years. The Baal Aadhaar is blue in colour, unlike the regular white Aadhaar card for adults. Baal Aadhaar card is linked with any one of the parents' Aadhaar cards, therefore, it is crucial to submit a 12-digit Aadhaar number that belongs to either one of the parents.

How can one apply for Baal Aadhaar Card?

Step 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI - https://uidai.gov.in/

Step 2: Click on the Aadhaar Card registration link.

Step 3: Enter all the credentials including the name of the child, parent's phone number, e-mail address, etc.

Step 4: Fill in all the demographic information such as a residential address, locality, district, state, etc.

Step 5: Proceed further and click on the fixed appointment tab. Schedule the date of registration for the Aadhaar card.

The applicant can choose the nearest enrollment centre to proceed further with the enrollment process.

Documents required to apply for Baal Aadhaar Card:

While applying for Baal Aadhaar, one would need the child's birth certificate.

School ID or photo ID from a recognised educational institution) is also considered as proof.