Bule Aadhaar Cards are slightly different from the original cards issued to adults. In these Aadhaar cards, the iris and fingerprint scan of the child is not required. To verify the child Aadhaar card, one of the parents has to produce their original Aadhaar card and the children’s authentic birth certificate.
Aadhaar Card Update: Aadhaar card is one of the most important identity documents in India. It contains multiple identity proofs which include- fingerprint details, address, contact details and other personal information. Aadhaar card contains a unique 12 digit number, which is also known as Aadhaar or UID number.
This document is one of the most important identity documents of the country. It is required for many administrative as well as government purposes. It is one of the most important address proofs while opening a new bank account, passport, pan card and others.
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At the same time, the facility of Aadhaar card was not available for newborns or children below 5 years of age. In 2018, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the Aadhaar card for children. Blue Aadhaar Card, also known as Child Aadhaar Card, comes in blue color and is specially designed for children.
Blue Aadhaar Card: What it is and how it is different
Blue Aadhaar cards are slightly different from the original cards issued to adults. In these Aadhaar cards, the iris and fingerprint scan of the child is not required. To verify the child Aadhaar card, one of the parents has to produce their original Aadhaar card and the children’s authentic birth certificate.
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Child Aadhaar card also has a 12 digit unique identification number and comes in blue colour. However, when the child turns five, the parent has to update the card or else it will become invalid. Parents will have to update the photograph, fingerprint and iris scan of their five-year-old child in the existing Aadhaar card.
Child Aadhaar Card
The validity of Child Aadhaar Card is five years. However, parents can extend the validity by following the prescribed guidelines. By doing this, child Aadhaar card can be used as a valid ID proof even after the child is five years old. The government does not charge any fee for updating the details of children in their Aadhaar details.
Required Documents
To apply for Child Aadhaar Card, parents need to carry certain documents to the enrollment center. It is important to note that users are required to keep the documents in their original form for authentication purposes. Users are also advised to carry a photocopy of all these documents in case they are required to submit any.
Along with this, the parents of the child whose Aadhaar card is being made will also have to be brought along. The required document lists include – Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card of the parents, Address Proof and School ID (if the child is in school).
Online Application
Users cannot apply for Blue Aadhaar Card online. However, they can check the nearest Aadhaar center on the official web portal of UIDAI. They can also check the list of documents required for the same.
It is advised to keep the necessary documents ready before proceeding with the Aadhar card enrollment process. Users can also choose to apply online for UIDAI Blue Aadhaar Card. This can be done from the official website of UIDAI – https://uidai.gov.in/ .
