Parents can get their child’s mandatory Aadhaar biometric details updated for free until September 30. The update includes fingerprints, iris scan and a new photograph and must be completed at an Aadhaar centre. Parents can book an appointment online and must take the child along with required documents for biometric capture and receive a tracking receipt.

Parents can currently get their child's Aadhaar biometric details updated free of charge, with the facility available until September 30. Once the deadline passes, the standard fees will apply again for the update. The government requires biometric updates for children at two stages, once around the age of 5 and again at 15, since fingerprints and eye scans change as children grow. Failing to update these details on time can create complications later with school admissions, scholarships, and exam registrations.

What the update covers?

The biometric update includes fresh fingerprints, an eye scan, and a new photograph. Children under the age of 5 do not need this update since their physical features are still developing. The biometric portion of the process cannot be completed online, and a visit to an Aadhaar centre is mandatory. Parents are advised to keep the child's Aadhaar number and their own Aadhaar card on hand, along with a birth certificate or school ID, which may be requested as proof during the visit.

How to book an appointment online