Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Baal Aadhaar: Applying for Children Under 5 Simplified
Baal Aadhaar is a special Aadhaar card for kids under five in India.
It uses the child’s info and links to a parent's Aadhaar.
To get one, parents can apply online by booking an appointment or visit an Aadhaar center directly.
You'll need the child's birth certificate, a parent's Aadhaar, and proof of address.
No fingerprints are needed for this age group, but they will be required when the child turns 5 and again at 15 to update the card.
It's a simplified process to provide children with official identification.
Baal Aadhaar is a unique identity number for children under 5.
It is linked to a parent’s Aadhaar and doesn't require child biometrics.
Parents can apply online by booking an appointment, or offline at an enrollment center.
Required documents include a birth certificate, parent's Aadhaar, and proof of address.
Biometric updates are required at age 5 and 15.
- Who
- UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)
- What
- Provides Baal Aadhaar for children under 5.
- When
- Application available now.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide identity and proof of address for children.
- What is Baal Aadhaar?
- A unique 12-digit identity number for children under 5, linked to a parent's Aadhaar.
- Required Documents
- Child's birth certificate, parent's Aadhaar, proof of address.
- Biometrics for children under 5
- Not required.
- Biometric Updates
- Required at age 5 and 15.
- Application Methods
- Online (appointment booking) and offline (direct visit).
- Delivery Time
- Approximately 60-90 days.
