Are you the one who adopted a child and looking to prepare aadhaar card for this adorable adopted child? Follow this guide explaining easy steps to get it correctly.
Firstly, we would like to congratulate you that you have now become the parents which is a common dream of every wedded couple. After adopting a child you did not fulfill your desire of becoming parents rather you are going to shape up the future and life of a child. Read below to know the full process:
Steps to Get Aadhaar Card for an Adopted Child
Getting an Aadhaar card for your adopted child is very easy and simple if you follow the right steps. It is important to document your child’s legal identity by your name and help to access deserving benefits and government services. Below’s the process to apply for it, you can apply online or offline at the aadhaar enrollment centre:
1. Prepare the Required Documents
Before visiting an Aadhaar center, collect all the necessary documents as listed below. These papers are important to prove the adoption and the child’s identity. You will need:
- Adoption Certificate: This will show the child has been adopted.
- Birth Certificate: If you have the child’s birth certificate, take it along.
- Aadhaar Card of Parents: Both parents’ Aadhaar copies are required for linking.
- Child’s Photo: A recent passport-size photograph of the child.
2. Find the Nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center
The next step is to find the nearest Aadhaar center. You can easily find it on the UIDAI website. Enter your location at this site and you will see the closest centers.
3. Fill Out the Enrollment Form
When you visit the Aadhaar center, ask for an enrollment form. Fill out this form carefully with the child’s details.
- Write the child’s full name, date of birth, and your current address.
- Attach the adoption certificate and other supporting documents with the form.
4. Provide Biometric Data
The Aadhaar center will ask for the child’s biometric details based on their age:
- For children under 5 years: Biometric data like fingerprints and eye scans are not required for children under 5 years. Instead, the child’s Aadhaar will get linked to the parents’ Aadhaar card.
- For children above 5 years: Fingerprints and an eye scan has to be given if the child is above 5 years. Remember, when the child turns 15, these details has to be updated again.
5. Get the Acknowledgement Slip
Once all the details are submitted, the Aadhaar center will give you an acknowledgement slip. This slip contains an Enrollment ID that you can use to check the Aadhaar status. Keep this slip safe until you receive the card.
6. Check the Aadhaar Status
After 15 to 30 days, either visit the UIDAI website to check the status of your Aadhaar card application or do it online on the official website. Use the Enrollment ID printed on your slip to track the status. If it’s prepared, you can download e Aadhaar copy of your aadhaar card.
7. Download and Print the Aadhaar Card
Once downloaded you can take print outs and use wherever you need.
Important Points to Remember:
- Name Changes: If the child’s name has been changed after adoption, follow this guide to update child’s name after adoption.
- Corrections: If there is any mistake or typo error in the Aadhaar, follow this guide to update aadhaar details.
Getting an Aadhaar card for an adopted child is easy and important for official recognition of your new relationship and can benefit from various government schemes. Follow these steps as explained above to complete the process, if you have any doubt then comment below.
