{"id":7625,"date":"2025-07-10T12:27:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=7625"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:27:29","slug":"aadhaar-card-for-children","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/aadhaar-card-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Aadhaar Card for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An Aadhaar card is a special ID given by the Indian government to every person, including children&#x2014;even newborn babies. It&#x2019;s like a digital birth certificate that proves who your child is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting an Aadhaar card for your child is important because it helps in school admissions, getting government benefits, and even opening a bank account in their name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-aadhaar-for-children-is-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Aadhaar for Children is Important<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity Proof<\/strong>: It works as an official ID for your child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy Access to Services<\/strong>: Needed for mid-day meals, scholarships, and other government schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Useful in Future<\/strong>: When your child grows up, many services will ask for Aadhaar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-can-apply\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any parent or guardian can apply for Aadhaar for their child&#x2014;even for babies just a few days old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"documents-needed-for-aadhaar-for-children\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Documents Needed for Aadhaar for Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For children under 5 years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth certificate or hospital discharge slip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar card of one parent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For children above 5 years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any school ID card or government-approved photo ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar of parent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"steps-to-apply-for-aadhaar-for-your-child\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Apply for Aadhaar for Your Child<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book an Appointment<\/strong><br>Visit the official UIDAI website <a href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/uidai.gov.in<\/a> or go to the nearest Aadhaar center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit Aadhaar Enrollment Center<\/strong><br>Go to the center with your child and the required documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Verification<\/strong><br>The staff will check your documents. No fingerprint or iris scan is needed for kids under 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biometric Update Later<\/strong><br>Children under 5 get a temporary Aadhaar without biometrics. At age 5 and again at 15, biometrics like fingerprints and iris scans must be updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive Aadhaar<\/strong><br>Aadhaar card will be sent by post or can be downloaded online within 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"important-points-to-remember\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Points to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aadhaar enrollment is <strong>free<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating your child&#x2019;s Aadhaar with their photo and fingerprints at age 5 and 15 is <strong>mandatory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For babies, Aadhaar is linked to the parent&#x2019;s Aadhaar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"real-life-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real-Life Example<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#x2019;s say Ravi&#x2019;s daughter Meera is 2 years old. He takes her birth certificate and his own Aadhaar to the nearest enrollment center. In just a few minutes, Meera is enrolled for Aadhaar. A few weeks later, she receives her Aadhaar by post. Now she can be easily admitted to preschool and qualify for government benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Aadhaar card is a special ID given by the Indian government to every person, including children&#x2014;even newborn babies. It&#x2019;s like a digital birth certificate that proves who your child is. 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