The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a fresh appeal to parents and guardians, urging them to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who are 7 years or older.
UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise.
This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and parents or guardians can update the details of their child at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar centre, the IT Ministry said in a statement.
What’s the rule?
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Children below 5 years are issued Aadhaar without biometric data (no fingerprints or iris scan), as per UIDAI guidelines.
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Once a child turns 5, biometric updates become mandatory.
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These updates are free if completed before the child turns 7.
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After the age of 7, a Rs. 100 fee is applicable.
What happens if it’s not done?
If the MBU is not completed after 7 years, the child’s Aadhaar may be deactivated, as per UIDAI rules. This can create hurdles in:
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School admissions
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Entrance exams
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Scholarship applications
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Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes
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Other Aadhaar-linked services
Why is it important?
The UIDAI emphasizes that accurate and updated biometric data is essential to maintain the reliability of Aadhaar and ensure seamless access to government services.
Parents and guardians are strongly advised to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra at the earliest and get their child’s biometrics updated without delay.
Where Can You Update Biometrics?
Biometric updates can be done at:
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Aadhaar Seva Kendras (permanent enrollment centres)
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Banks/Post Offices authorized for Aadhaar services
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Common Service Centres (CSCs) in rural areas
➡️ You can locate the nearest centre on https://appointments.uidai.gov.in
✅ 2. What Documents Are Required?
Usually:
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Aadhaar card of the child
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One parent’s Aadhaar (for verification)
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Birth certificate or school ID (in some cases)
