Aadhaar for children under 5 years can now be made within minutes—completely free of cost.
Parents only need to visit the post office with two documents: the child’s birth certificate and one parent’s Aadhaar.
After basic document verification and the parent’s biometric verification, the Aadhaar enrolment is completed.
Simple and Hassle-Free Process
This service is designed to be quick and convenient. There are no long queues, no extra paperwork, and no charges.
Post office staff assist throughout the process, and parents can also contact their local postman or GDS worker if needed.
This initiative has made Aadhaar enrolment much easier for families who earlier struggled to get Aadhaar for their young children.
Why Aadhaar for Children Matters
Aadhaar has become a key identity document for almost every government and private service.
It is required for school admissions, government schemes, hospital identification, ration card linking, and even banking services.
Therefore, getting Aadhaar for children—especially those under 5 years—is essential. Having it early prevents delays in important tasks later.
Step-by-Step Aadhaar Enrolment at the Post Office
Parents need to visit the nearest post office Aadhaar enrolment center with the required documents. Officials verify the birth certificate and the parent’s Aadhaar.
The parent’s biometrics are taken to prevent wrong or fake Aadhaar enrolment. A photo of the child is captured, and the digital enrolment is completed within minutes.
After a few days, the Aadhaar card is delivered to your address, and the e-Aadhaar becomes available online.
Completely Free Service
The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has confirmed that Aadhaar enrolment for children below 5 years is 100% free. There are no form fees, no processing charges, and no hidden costs.
Documents Required for Baal Aadhaar
Only two documents are needed to create a child’s Aadhaar:
Child’s birth certificate
One parent’s Aadhaar
No other documents are required. Since biometrics are not taken for children under 5, the parent’s Aadhaar is enough for identity verification.
