UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), has allowed the Aadhaar Card's reprint as a Polyvinyl Chloride card. This card can be carried in the same way as an ATM card or debit card.
The Aadhaar PVC Card, which is relatively durable and has excellent printing quality and lamination is easy to carry and verify offline using QR Code. Continue reading to learn more about Aadhaar PVC Card.
Aadhaar PVC Card
The latest security features, such as the ones below, are used to protect your PVC Aadhar Card.
- Issue Date
- Embossed Aadhaar Logo
- Ghost Image
- Micro Text
- Hologram
- Print the Date
- Secure QR Code
- Guilloche Pattern
Who Can Get Aadhaar's PVC Card?
Anyone with a 12-digit Aadhaar Card may apply for an Aadhaar PVC Card by using their registered mobile number. If the registered mobile number is not available, an individual can use a non-registered number to order Aadhaar PVC Card.
Steps to Download Aadhaar's PVC Card
The UIDAI website allows you to order Aadhaar PVC Card easily. You will need your Enrolment ID or Aadhaar number.
Step 1 - Go to the UIDAI website and click on Order Aadhaar PVC Card under the My Aadhar section.
Step 2 log in to myAadhaar with your Aadhaar number and OTP sent via your registered mobile number. In case your mobile number is not registered with UIDAI, you can request for PVC Aadhar card using a non-registered/alternate mobile number.
Step 3 Enter your demographic information (name, birth date, gender, and address) and then click the submit button
Step 4Confirm your request, and pay Rs. 50 by using any one of the available payment methods
S tep5: An acknowledgement with your SRN (Service request Number) is displayed after payment has been received. For future reference, you can also download the acknowledgement slip.
PVC Aadhaar Card Fees
For the new PVC Aadhar card, only Rs. 50, inclusive of GST and Speed Post fees
What You Need to Know About Aadhaar's PVC Card
- Aadhaar Card and Aadhaar letter, Aadhar PVC Card, Aadhar Card, Aadhar Letter, Aadhar PVC Card, e–Aadhaars, m–Aadhaars, and the masked e–Aadhaar all count as valid forms of Aadhaar
- You can choose any Aadhaar form you like. All forms of Aadhaar Cards must be accepted as proof of identity and valid validation.
- Aadhaar Preview can only be accessed if you have registered your mobile number.
- According to UIDAI's official website, UIDAI will give the card to the postal office within five working days of receiving the request (exempting the date of the request). The PVC card will then be delivered by Speed Post.
- The Aadhaar Card PVC will be sent to your address as per your Aadhaar card
- The acknowledgement slip will contain the SRN. This can be used for checking the status of PVC Aadhaar delivery.