The Aadhaar card is an essential identity document for Indian citizens, including children. As your child grows, certain biometric and demographic details may need updating. It’s crucial to understand the specific circumstances under which these updates are required and whether there are any associated fees.
When Are Aadhaar Card Updates Free?
According to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), some Aadhaar updates are free, particularly when updating biometric information like fingerprints, iris scans, and photos. Here’s a breakdown of the scenarios where no fees are required:
- Children Aged 5-7 Years: If your child is within this age group, updating their Aadhaar with fingerprints, iris scans, and photos is free of charge for the first time.
- Children Aged 15-17 Years: Similarly, for children aged 15-17 years, the first-time update of their biometric details, including fingerprints, iris scans, and photos, is free.
Situations Where Aadhaar Updates Require a Fee
While some updates are complimentary, others necessitate a service fee. Below are the conditions under which you will need to pay for updating your child’s Aadhaar:
- Updating Biometric Information at Other Ages: If you need to update your child’s biometric details (fingerprints, iris, and photo) outside the specified age groups (5-7 and 15-17 years), a fee of Rs 100 will apply.
- Demographic Updates with Biometric Changes: If you’re updating your child’s demographic details—such as name, gender, date of birth, and address—along with biometric updates, this service remains free.
- Demographic Updates Without Biometric Changes: If you wish to update your child’s Aadhaar with just demographic details (name, gender, date of birth, or address) without any biometric updates, you’ll be required to pay a fee of Rs 50.
Special Offer: Free Document Updates on My Aadhaar Portal
Until September 14, users can update their child’s demographic details (name, gender, date of birth, and address) free of charge via the My Aadhaar portal. However, if you prefer to update these details at an Aadhaar center, a fee of Rs 50 will be applicable.
Conclusion
Keeping your child’s Aadhaar card information up to date is vital for ensuring its accuracy and usefulness as an identity document. Understanding when updates are free and when they incur a fee can help you manage this process efficiently. Be sure to take advantage of any free update windows offered by UIDAI to avoid unnecessary costs.
