Everyone should aware of How to Apply Online for Aadhaar Card children for 0 to 5-year-old? Aadhaar Card is a Proof of identity issued by the Government of India. In many cases, Aadhaar is used and in some verification process, the Aadhaar card is mandatory. Aadhar provides a `4 Digit Unique number for every citizen of India. An Aadhaar card can also be taken for newborn babies, but the procedures and requirements are not the same as Applying for Aadhar for Citizens above the age of 5.
The processing, authentication and issuing of the card are under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). UIDAI has made provisions for parents of children up to the age of 5 to apply for Aadhaar Card.
No Biometric Information Required
Aadhaar records in biometric information of people which helps in verifying the identity of people. For children between the age of 0 – 5 Biometric information is not needed. The card for children up to the age of 5 will be issued based on the demographic information of parents.
The biometric information (iris scan, fingerprints..etc) must be registered in the Aadhar card once the child turns five.
Documents Required
You only need to have 2 documents to Apply for your child`s Aadhar.
- Birth Certificate of the Child
- Aadhaar card of any one of the parent
How to Apply Online for Aadhar Card for 0 to 5-year-old children
STEP 1: Log on to the UIDAI Website (https://uidai.gov.in/). Under the `Get Aadhaar` Menu click on the Book An Appointment Button.
STEP 2: Enter your location details. Once filled click on Proceed to Book an Appointment
STEP 3: Select `New Aadhaar`. Now enter your mobile number and click on `Generate OTP`. enter the OTP in the given field and verify your mobile number.
STEP 4: In the Personal Details section, Enter all the details like Name, Parent`s name ..etc and click on Proceed.
STEP 5: Choose the time slot for your Appointment and verify your details. Click on Submit to book the Appointment.
Once the Appointment is booked. Go to the Aadhaar centre with the documents required and register for Aadhar Card. On verifying the details the card will be issued and sent to you within a couple of Days.
Why does a newborn require an Aadhaar Card?
Aadhaar Card is proof of identity and the card has many use cases. The Anganwadis in India provides nutritious meals and other supplements for children. The Anganwadi`s use the Aadhaar number for verifying the child`s details. Also, the Aadhaar number of the child is required during school admissions. There are many other use cases for Aadhaar and is a necessity for the citizens of India.