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Free Aadhaar Biometric Update for Children: UIDAI Offers Limited-Time Opportunity!
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News18•27-09-2026, 17:34
Free Aadhaar Biometric Update for Children: UIDAI Offers Limited-Time Opportunity!
- •UIDAI offers a fee waiver for mandatory Aadhaar biometric updates for children until September 30.
- •Biometric updates are mandatory at ages 5 and 15, including photographs, fingerprints, and iris scans.
- •The fee for mandatory biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17 is waived until September 30, 2026.
- •Parents must visit the nearest Aadhaar center with their child to complete the update using the Aadhaar number.
- •Correct Aadhaar information aids identity verification; contact 1947 for more details and assistance.
Key Questions Answered
The fee waiver for mandatory biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17 has been offered until September 30, 2026. Parents should ensure their child's pending updates are completed at the nearest Aadhaar center within this deadline.
According to Aadhaar rules, the first mandatory biometric update must be completed when a child turns 5 years old, and the second update is required at 15 years of age. This process involves registering photographs, fingerprints, and iris details.
Parents or guardians can locate the nearest Aadhaar center using UIDAI's Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal to complete the registrations. For any further assistance or details, individuals can also contact UIDAI directly at 1947.
