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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAl) has announced that distinct forms for Aadhaar enrollment and upgrading will be used for adult residents over the age of eighteen and for children in the 0-5 and 5-18 age categories UIDAI made this announcement via an office memo dated February 6, 2023
What are the charges to update biometrics for kidsBiometric update: Update of enrolled biometrics such as fingerprint, iris and photo, if done once between the ages of 5 to 7 years, is free and done once between the ages of 15 to 17 years is free. If done otherwise the charge is Rs 100

What is demographic updateUpdate of enrolled name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number email address, or any combination of the same are demographic updates. If done at the same time the biometric update is free. If done separately Rs 50 will be charged.
According to the office memorandum dated August 25, 2023, “In the Forms for0-5 and 5-18 age groups, it is mentioned under columns no. 5 and 8 that 'Birth certificate with name as Baby of.. is not allowed. 3. The matter has been considered and the above condition is withdrawn with immediate effect.

How will children be captured in the database? According to the UIDAl website, “For children below 5 years, no biometrics will be captured, Their UID be processed based on demographic information and facial photograph linked with the UID of their parents. These children will need to update their biometrics of ten fingers, iris and facial photographs, when when they turn 5 and 15. Intimation to this effect will be mentioned in the originalAadhaar letter.
Here's how to update a child's Aadhaar card online: Step l: Go to the UIDAl website
Step 2: Click on the Aadhaar Card registration option
Step 3: Fill in the following details: Child's name
Parent's mobile number
Parent's email ID0
Home address, area, and state
Step 4: Click on Fix Appointment
Step 5: Choose the nearest enrollment centre and schedule an appointment
Step 6: Bring the following documents to the appointment:
Reference number
Printout of the form
Identity proof
Address proof
Proof of relationship
Date of birth
If the child is five years or older, biometric details will also be taken, such as asten-finger biometrics, facial photo, and iris scan.