Baal Aadhaar 2025: Step-by-Step Process to Enroll Your Baby in India’s ID System

For a country where identity documentation is vital for access to government services, travel, schooling and health care, there is no age limit on how much government control there can be over citizens. The Government of India, through the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has set up a special initiative for children below the age of five Baal Aadhaar.

It applies to babies and toddlers has been designed as an early identity record which makes a long-term foundational step in creating a digital identity for each Indian resident right from birth.

What is Baal Aadhaar?

Baal Aadhaar is the unique Aadhaar card specifically for children aged between 0 and 5 years. It has basic details like the full name, gender, date of birth and photograph of the child. The standard Aadhaar issued to adults is distinct in blue color and does not carry biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans which are unreliable at such a young age.

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Understanding Aadhaar for Babies

The concept of Baal Aadhaar is to give that recognition early and easily in life and many of the government services like issuing passports or hospital records need the Aadhaar to link so that the service would be easier for children to access. Instead of biometrics, this variant links directly to one parent's Aadhaar number making it valid and verifiable by most official purposes.

Online Registration for Baal Aadhaar (Under 5 Years)

• Access the official UIDAI site myAadhaar - Unique Identification Authority of India | Government of India
• Click on the My Aadhaar section and click on Book an Appointment.
• Choose your city, enter your mobile number and verify it via OTP.
• Select a date and time for your visit to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
• On that day, the parent come and provide biotic verification with the Aadhaar details and the child's documents.
• After this verification, Baal Aadhaar will be processed and sent through post. One can also grab the digital version from the UIDAI portal.

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Offline Process for Baal Aadhaar (Under 5 Years)

• Go to the nearest Aadhaar enrollment centre.
• Fill the application form along with required documents.
• For authentication use the parent's Aadhaar and biometric data to verify the child's application.
• An acknowledgment slip will be generated with an enrolment number to track progress.
• Normally, the Baal Aadhaar will be delivered in 60-90days.
• Essential Documents Required to apply, make sure to have Birth certificate or discharge papers from a hospital of the child
• Aadhaar card of one parent (mandatory for linkage)
• Proof of address should be a local adhar along with an authority certificate.

What Happens After the Age of 5?

Once a child turns five, biometrics such as fingerprints, iris scan and a new photograph will all need to be updated to Aadhaar as an essential add on since the earlier version was devoid of the same. Another mandatory biometric update takes place when the child becomes 15 years of age and Aadhaar becomes valid, correct and fully functional throughout the life of an individual.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Please verify all details on the official UIDAI website before applying for or updating Baal Aadhaar.