Frequently Asked Questions

UIDAI states that new Aadhaar enrolment is free at an Aadhaar enrolment centre. Any separate local/home assistance charge must be clearly disclosed and must not be represented as a UIDAI fee.

For children below 5, UIDAI guidance specifies capture of the child’s photograph rather than the normal adult biometric set. The authorised enrolment software/process governs the actual capture.

The child should be accompanied by the mother, father or legal guardian as applicable, with required authentication and consent.

UIDAI currently states that a birth certificate is mandatory for a child born on or after 01-10-2023.

No. This portal only manages information and requests. Actual enrolment is completed through the authorised process.

No. This portal intentionally does not request a full Aadhaar number or biometric information.