Baal Aadhaar Card 2025: Easy Guide to Apply for Kids Under 5 Years

Looking to get an Aadhaar card for your child under five? The Baal Aadhaar Card is a special version of Aadhaar that’s designed for young children. It’s simple to apply and ensures your child has an identity proof for important uses like linking with passports and availing government schemes. Let’s walk through the simple steps, documents required, and updates needed as your child grows.

What Is Baal Aadhaar Card?

Baal Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI specially for children below 5 years. Unlike adult Aadhaar cards, it contains basic details like the child’s name, date of birth, gender, photo, and is linked with one parent’s Aadhaar number. Biometric data (fingerprints and iris scan) is not collected until the child turns five.

Why Should You Apply for Baal Aadhaar?

• Many documents, such as passports, now need to be linked with Aadhaar, making it important for even small children to have one.
• It acts as identity proof for school admissions and access to government services.

How to Apply for Baal Aadhaar in 2025

Online Booking Process

1. Go to the UIDAI website.
2. Choose “My Aadhaar” and click “Book an Appointment.”
3. Enter your city and mobile number, receive OTP, and verify.
4. Select your preferred date and time for visiting the Aadhaar enrolment centre.
5. On the day, the parent whose Aadhaar will be linked needs to submit biometric verification and Aadhaar details.
6. Submit the child’s documents and completed form.
7. After processing, the Baal Aadhaar will be sent to your home and can also be accessed or downloaded via the UIDAI portal.

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Offline Application (Walk-in)

1. Visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre.
2. Fill out the form and submit the required documents.
3. The parent provides their Aadhaar and biometric details.
4. Get an acknowledgment slip with enrolment ID for tracking status.
5. The card will be delivered within 60 to 90 days.

Documents Needed for Baal Aadhaar

• Child’s birth certificate or hospital discharge slip.
• One parent’s Aadhaar card (the child’s card gets linked to it).
• Proof of address (parent’s Aadhaar or certificate from local authorities).

What Happens As Your Child Grows?

• At Age 5: The child must update Aadhaar by providing biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan, photo). This is mandatory.
• At Age 15: A second update is required where biometrics and photo are re-taken.
• In Between: Any needed updates (like change of details) can be done at the centre for a small fee.

Key Points to Remember

• Baal Aadhaar is essential for children, especially as more documents require Aadhaar linkage.
• Application is quick and straightforward, whether online or offline.
• Timely updates are needed at ages 5 and 15 to keep Aadhaar valid for your child.