Tips: You can now get a 'Blue Aadhaar' made for children under the age of 5 from the comfort of your home; here is the complete process..

If you have a child under the age of 5 and haven't yet obtained their 'Blue Aadhaar' (Baal Aadhaar), there is good news for you. You may no longer need to make trips to an Aadhaar center in certain areas. You can now get your child's Aadhaar enrollment done from the comfort of your home through the doorstep services offered by the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and the Department of Posts. All you need to do is apply using your smartphone. However, please note that this facility is not yet available in all cities and PIN code areas.

**How ​​to apply using the PostInfo App**
To get the Blue Aadhaar made at home, first download the PostInfo App on your Android or iPhone. Once installed, open the app and navigate to the 'Service Request' section. Complete the registration by entering your name, address, PIN code, mobile number, and email ID.

Next, select 'IPPB Aadhaar Services' from the list of available services and tap on the 'Child Aadhaar Enrolment' option. Click on 'Request OTP'. Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and submit the application.

If the service is available in your area, your request will be forwarded to the relevant post office. An authorized employee from the Department of Posts will then contact you and visit your home at a scheduled time to complete the child's Aadhaar enrollment.

**What documents are required for enrollment?**
When the postal employee arrives at your home, you will need to have the child's original birth certificate and the Aadhaar card of either the mother or the father ready. The child's Blue Aadhaar will be generated based on these documents.

**What is Blue Aadhaar?**
The Aadhaar card issued for children under the age of 5 is known as 'Blue Aadhaar' or 'Baal Aadhaar'. At this age, biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans are not collected. Only the child's photograph is taken, and their Aadhaar is linked to the Aadhaar number of either the mother or the father.

**Mandatory update required after turning 5**
There is no fee charged for obtaining a Blue Aadhaar; the service is completely free. However, a mandatory biometric update is required when the child turns five. During this process, their fingerprints and iris scans are recorded for the first time. Subsequently, another biometric update becomes mandatory upon the child reaching the age of 15.

**This facility is not available everywhere**
It is important to note that the facility to get a 'Blue Aadhaar' made from the comfort of your home is not currently available in every city or PIN code across the country. This service is offered only in areas where the doorstep Aadhaar service provided by the IPPB (India Post Payments Bank) and the Department of Posts is available. Therefore, before applying, it is advisable to check whether this facility has been launched in your locality.

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