In India, the Aadhaar card has become an essential identity document, not only for adults but also for children and infants. For children below 5 years, uidai issues a special Baal Aadhaar Card, which comes with a blue color design to distinguish it from the regular Aadhaar. Here’s everything parents need to know.

1 What Is Baal Aadhaar?

· Aadhaar card issued to children below 5 years.

· Printed in blue color (also called Blue Aadhaar).

· No biometric details (fingerprints/iris) are taken—only child’s photo is captured.

· Once the child turns 5, biometrics must be updated.

2 Documents Required

Parents must carry:

· Child’s birth certificate or hospital discharge slip.

· Parent’s Aadhaar card (mandatory for authentication).

· Proof of residence (if not same as Aadhaar address).

3 Step-by-Step Process to Apply

Step 1: Locate Enrollment Center

Visit the nearest UIDAI Aadhaar Enrollment Center. You can find one through the uidai website.

Step 2: Fill the Form

Ask for the Baal Aadhaar enrollment form and enter details of the child along with parent/guardian’s Aadhaar.

Step 3: Submit Documents

Provide the child’s birth certificate and parent’s Aadhaar as supporting documents.

Step 4: Capture Photograph

The child’s photo will be clicked on the spot. No fingerprints or iris scan needed for children under 5.

Step 5: Receive Acknowledgment

You will get an enrollment slip with an Enrollment ID to track the status.

Step 6: Aadhaar Generation

Within a few weeks, the Aadhaar will be processed. You can download the e-Aadhaar online or wait for the physical card by post.

4 Benefits of Baal Aadhaar

·   Essential for school admissions and scholarships.

·   Required for opening bank accounts in the child’s name.

·   Enables access to government schemes like healthcare & subsidies.

·   Acts as a valid proof of identity for the child.

·   Ensures the child’s records are digitally linked for future updates.

Final Word

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Kokila Chokkanathan

30/09/2025 05:37 PM