Biometric Patterns and Children's Development
Every person's biometric patterns, such as fingerprints and iris structure, remain the same throughout their life. However, their shape changes due to the rapidly growing body of children. In particular, fingerprints and iris scans of children under 5 years of age are not recorded.
Biometric Update Rules of Government of India
Therefore, the Government of India has made it mandatory to update children's biometric data twice. The first update should be done at the age of 5 years and the second at the age of 15 years. If biometrics in Aadhaar are not updated, there may be problems in school admissions, scholarships and examination registration. The good thing is that parents can update their children's Aadhaar biometric information for free.
Free Update Last Date
Parents of children can now get fingerprints and biometrics updated on Aadhaar for free. This facility will be available till 30 September 2026. Keep in mind that if this time limit is exceeded, you will have to pay a fee for it.
important things to keep in mind
Keep the following points in mind before applying for updates:
– This update may include fingerprints, eye scan and a new photo.
– This is not necessary for children younger than 5 years, because their physical symptoms are still changing.
Biometric update cannot be done online, for this it is necessary to visit the Aadhaar center.
– Keep the Aadhar number of the child and the Aadhar card of the parents with you.
– Birth certificate or school ID card may be required for proof.
Online Appointment Booking Process
You can book an appointment online through the following steps:
– Visit the official website to book Aadhaar appointment.
– Select your city and nearest centre.
– Select 'Aadhaar Update' service.
– Choose the date and time as per your convenience.
– Fill in all the required child information and complete the booking process.
– Take a printout of the appointment slip.
Also, reach the center with your child and necessary documents on the scheduled day. The staff there will capture fingerprints, eye scans and photos directly into the system. This process is necessary because the child needs to be present for biometrics. Once the process is complete, you will be given a receipt, so you can track the update status. Aadhaar will be updated in a few days.