UIDAI has announced free Aadhaar biometric updates for children aged 5–17 for one year, simplifying access to government services and ensuring accurate records.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a one-year initiative to provide free biometric updates for children’s Aadhaar cards. The waiver, effective from 1 October 2025, allows parents to update their children’s fingerprints, iris scans, and photographs without any fee.
The updates, known as Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU), are required at two key ages: 5 and 15. These updates ensure that a child’s Aadhaar information remains accurate, which is essential for accessing government schemes, educational benefits, official documents, and welfare programmes.
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Who is eligible?
- Children aged 5 to 17 years
- Mandatory updates at ages 5 and 15
These updates are known as Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU):
- First MBU – upon turning 5 years old
- Second MBU – upon turning 15 years old
Why timely updates matter
Updating a child’s Aadhaar ensures:
- Accurate records for government databases
- Smooth access to welfare schemes, educational benefits, and official documents
- Avoiding future issues when services require updated biometric details
What is included in the update?
- Fingerprints
- Iris scan
- Photograph
Note: Biometric data is not mandatory at enrolment, but MBUs at 5 and 15 years are essential.
How to update your child’s Aadhaar
- Visit an authorised Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra
- Carry the child’s Aadhaar card and parent/guardian’s Aadhaar
- Provide any original documents, if requested
- Complete biometric update (fingerprints, iris, photo)
- A full list of enrolment centres is available on the UIDAI website.
Fee details
- Free for one year: 1 October 2025 – 30 September 2026
- After one year: ₹125 per update
Benefits for families
- Cost-free updates remove financial barriers
- Accurate Aadhaar ensures children can access government schemes and services without delay
- Encourages timely updates, avoiding potential issues in schools, banks, and welfare programmes
Parents and guardians should prioritise updating their children’s Aadhaar biometrics at ages 5 and 15. UIDAI’s free one-year initiative provides a convenient, cost-free opportunity to ensure children’s records remain accurate and valid.
(Disclaimer:This article is intended for informational purposes only. All details have been sourced from official announcements by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and reputable news sources. Readers are advised to verify information and visit the UIDAI website or authorised Aadhaar Enrolment Centres for official guidance.)
Published: 18 Nov 2025, 02:26 pm IST
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