UIDAI waives charges for Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 7-15: Here’s how to update Blue (Baal) Aadhaar for free

Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Update 2025: There is a waiver of Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Update for children aged from 7-15 years, effective from October 1st, 2025 and will last one year.

UIDAI now offers free biometric updates for children aged 7–15. Learn how to update Blue (Baal) Aadhaar, required documents, and the step-by-step process.

UIDAI will now offer free biometric updates for children aged 7–15. Learn how to update Blue (Baal) Aadhaar, required documents, and the step-by-step process.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) waived off all charges for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU-1) to ensure a smoother process for the Aadhaar biometric update for Baal or Blue Aadhaar Card, which is particularly for children aged 5-17 years.

Effective from October 1, 2025, the waiver of mandatory MBU charges will be applicable for one year.

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What is the cost of updating the Blue/Baal Aadhaar card?

The first and second MBUs, which are performed between the ages of 5-7 and 15-17, respectively, are now free of cost for an entire year.

Following that, a cost of Rs. 125/- per MBU is levied. With this ruling, MBU is now effectively free for all children aged 5–17.

The updates include new fingerprints, iris scans, and pictures.

How to get a biometrics update for the Baal/Blue Aadhaar Card for children (5-17 years)?

While at the time of enrolment, biometrics are not necessary; however, after attaining the age of five, the child’s Aadhaar is mandatory, and once again upon reaching the age of 15 years, which is referred to as the second MBU.

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What gets updated:

The child’s photo, fingerprints, and iris scans are taken and updated.

Where To Go:

Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. The UIDAI website provides information on the nearest centre.

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Documents Required:

Child’s Baal Aadhaar card
The parents’ or guardians’ Aadhaar card for verification.
Original documentation, as needed.

Updating biometrics on Aadhaar makes it easier to access services and improves daily life. Parents/guardians should update their children’s biometrics in Aadhaar on priority.