UIDAI allows Aadhaar card for new born baby — here is how you can apply online

Aadhaar card number is a unique 12-digit random number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It is one of the most important documents required to prove one’s identity, address, etc. So, having one’s Aadhaar number is very important. Its importance can be understood with the fact that UIDAI allows Aadhaar card for new born baby as well. As per the UIDAI norms, no biometric will be done while applying for Aadhaar card for minor or the newly born.

During the Aadhaar card apply for new born baby, its UID is processed on the demographic details and the facial picture is linked with the UID of its parents. Once the new born will turn 5 years old, its 10 finger biometric will be done.