Aadhaar card is required for everything from admission of the child to making investments in his name. For children below 5 years of age, Aadhaar card is called “Baal Aadhaar”. Know the answers to all your questions related to making Baal Aadhaar here… Question: What is Baal Aadhaar? Answer: It is a document with a 12-digit unique identification number, which is linked to the Aadhaar card of the parents. Biometric data (fingerprints and eye scan) of children below 5 years of age is not taken, because at this age these data are not fully developed. Instead, Aadhaar card is issued on the basis of the child’s photograph and parents’ information. Question: Where can I get Baal Aadhaar made? Answer: You can get Baal Aadhaar made by visiting any Aadhaar Seva Kendra. In some hospitals, the facility of Aadhaar enrolment is available at the time of birth itself, where the child’s birth certificate and Aadhaar are made together. Question: Which documents are required to get Baal Aadhaar made? Answer: You will be given an enrolment form at the Aadhaar centre. In this, the child’s name, date of birth and parents’ information (including Aadhaar number) will have to be filled. Documents for making Aadhaar card Question: What is the process for making Bal Aadhaar? Answer: You have to go to the Aadhaar Seva Kendra with the above-mentioned documents and the child. There, after filling the form, you will have to attach the photocopy of these documents and give it to the employee. After this, the child’s picture will be taken at the Aadhaar center. After submitting the documents and completing the process, you will be given a slip, which will have the enrollment number. With this number, you can check the status of the Aadhaar card online. Question: In how many days will the Bal Aadhaar be made? Answer: Usually within 60-90 days, the Aadhaar card is sent by post to your registered address. Also, you will get a message of receiving the Aadhaar number on the mobile number. You can also download it online by visiting its online UIDAI site. Question: How much fee will have to be paid to get Bal Aadhaar? Answer: Making an Aadhaar card for children below 5 years of age is completely free. No enrollment fee is charged.
