How To Update 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝?

Aadhaar Card is an initiative introduced by the Central Government to facilitate a verified identification proof document for the citizens of India. This initiative did away with the need for traditional identification documents where only the demographic data of the cardholder was mentioned. The Aadhaar card also contains the biometric data of the holder, thus increasing security and reliability. To ensure that the details are up to date on the database, the holder is required to confirm the Aadhaar biometric update. In this blog, we will look at what Aadhaar biometric update is and the importance of biometric update in Aadhaar.

Why is Biometric Update in Aadhaar Card?

When a citizen applies for an Aadhaar card, the enrolment centre collects the applicant’s demographic information, such as name, applicant’s address, and contact details. They also collect the biometric details of the applicant to register them on the database. The Aadhaar biometric update comprises the following:

• Fingerprints from all ten fingers of the applicant
• A scan of the applicant’s iris of both eyes 
• Photograph

An applicant is required to submit all three sets of data while making the Aadhaar application. If the cardholder visits an Aadhaar card centre to get any of the details updated, they have to provide fingerprint or iris scan verification to proceed.

Reasons for Aadhaar Biometric Update

• A child who has turned five years has to get their biometric details comprising their fingerprints, iris scan, and photograph processing.  
• Once a child has turned 15 years old, they must update their aadhar biometric within two years. 
• A person who is an aadhar cardholder who has gone through a severe injury or surgery has to update their biometrics. 

The reasons mentioned above require biometric updates in Aadhaar. But this process is also recommended to all the users if their aadhaar biometric update is pending after ten years. 

Steps to Update Biometrics in Aadhaar Card

Apply through “Locate an Enrollment Centre” Online

• Register or login to the Aadhar Enrollment Centre Official Website.

• Select the option “Get Aadhaar.”
• Click on “Locate an Enrollment Centre”
• Among the three options, “Search Box, Postal Code, and State”, you can choose anyone to navigate your nearest Aadhaar enrollment centre. 

• Next, you can enter the details asked in the window.
• Finally, you may get a list of your convenient aadhaar centres where you can walk in for the biometric updates.

Apply Through mAadhaar Mobile Application

• In the mobile aadhaar application, choose the “Enrollment Centre” option. 
• In the window, select “Search by Text” or “Advanced Search”.
• In the “Search by Text”, you have to enter the centre’s name to navigate it. 
• In the “Advanced Search”, you will be asked to fill in the pincode, state and district details. 
• Your final list will be displayed where you can choose your nearest Aadhar centre.

After finding your Aadhar enrollment centre, the below steps will guide you on what to do next:

• To update biometrics in Aadhaar, get a form and fill in the required details. 
• Submit it to the counter responsible for Aadhaar biometric update. 
• You also have to provide your biometric information, such as fingerprints and iris scans.  
• Your latest submitted biometric detail will be updated in the database of aadhaar, proceeding with all the above steps. 

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Biometric Update in Aadhaar for a Child

Age is a very critical criterion when getting a child enrolled for aadhar. For instance, a child under five years receives Baal Aadhar, wherein the child’s biometrics is not entered. Instead, their parent’s biometrics are added. So, when a child attains five years of age, an update of their biometrics is necessary. And when the child turns 15, it is even more essential for them to update their details. So, when a child is below five years old, they need to get their biometrics updated twice, while on the other hand, a 15-year-old child is required to update their details only once. Another aspect to keep in mind is that no mandatory update of Aadhar biometric is required for children aged 15 years or above. 

The Charges Applied for Biometric Update in Aadhaar Card

An applicant has to pay Rs. 50 + GST as a fee for updating biometric in Aadhaar.  All ten fingerprints and iris scans can be updated at one time. Applicant can get their biometric details updated as many times as they want, provided that they pay the fee for every such instance. 

There is no cost of biometric update for children when they register for the first time at the age of 5. When the child updates the biometric data at 15 years old, they are not required to pay a fee for first-time registration. However, they are required to pay the fees every time they apply for an UIDAI Aadhaar biometric update.

What is the Importance of Aadhaar Biometric?

There are various reasons why an Aadhaar card biometric is important. The Aadhaar card has been acting as the most important biometric-backed identification document since 2009. Given below are some of the other reasons why the Aadhaar card biometric is important:

• It aids in eliminating redundancy and instances of fraud via the centralisation of the country’s database servers
• All other identification documents, such as the PAN card, driver’s license, and voter ID card, are linked to the Aadhaar card
• The centralised database helps in avoiding duplicity of data
• It helps in the confirmation of the citizen’s data for any verification or validation purpose 
• It helps in very efficiently authenticating candidates within just a few seconds of starting the process
• The Aadhaar card holder can view and monitor their activities with a single ID card. It helps in ensuring that there are no unauthorised activities undertaken in their name
• It is the most user-friendly card restoration method. It only requires an Aadhaar biometric verification or a 12-digit Aadhaar card number.

Final Thoughts

The information provided in this article will help you better understand the process of updating your biometric data. It should also guide you in how it differs from other aadhar updates. We hope that this knowledge comes in handy when you are in the position of getting your biometrics done.

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