A fee will be charged for updating children's Aadhaar cards; there is a chance to get it done for free until this date..

If you need to get any updates made to your children's Aadhaar cards, you should do so immediately. Children's Aadhaar details must be updated at the ages of 5 and 15; this involves updating biometrics and photographs. If your child has reached the age of 5 or 15, get the Aadhaar updated now to avoid potential charges later. The UIDAI has set a deadline of September 30 for free Aadhaar updates for children. This means you can visit a nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra and have your child's biometrics updated without any cost.

Children's Aadhaar cards are used for school admissions, examinations, scholarships, and availing benefits from various government schemes. Therefore, timely biometric updates are essential; failing to update the Aadhaar can lead to difficulties during identity verification—such as fingerprint mismatches—making the update necessary.

**When are updates required for Aadhaar cards issued at birth?**
If an Aadhaar card was issued at the time of your child's birth, you are required to get it updated once the child turns 5 years old. Subsequently, when the child reaches the age of 15, it becomes mandatory to update their biometrics, fingerprints, and photograph once again.

**Updates available free of charge until September 30**
Biometric updates for children are currently being performed free of charge at Aadhaar Seva Kendras across the country. However, there is a deadline of September 30 for this service; charges may apply after this date. While the UIDAI may make a future decision regarding whether or not to charge for updates, you might have to pay a fee if the free service is discontinued. Typically, the standard fee for a biometric update is ₹125.

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