Aadhaar PVC Card - Features, Application Process, Benefits

The Aadhaar PVC card is a durable, wallet-sized version of your Aadhaar issued by UIDAI. UIDAI has equipped the Aadhaar PVC Card with multiple security features to enhance authenticity and reduce the risk of tampering.

This guide explains what is Aadhaar PVC card, PVC Aadhaar card order online process and check Aadhaar PVC card status. 

Aadhaar PVC Card Overview

What is Aadhaar PVC Card?

The Aadhaar PVC Card is a wallet-sized, durable PVC (polyvinyl chloride) version of Aadhaar issued by UIDAI. It contains the same Aadhaar details as the Aadhaar letter and includes enhanced security features such as a Secure QR Code, hologram, micro text and ghost image. The Aadhaar PVC Card is equally valid as all other forms of Aadhaar.

Security Features of the Aadhaar PVC Card

Benefits of the Aadhaar PVC Card

How to Order Aadhaar PVC Card Online?

The new Aadhaar PVC Card can be ordered online. The process of ordering online is stated below –

Step 1: Visit the official Aadhaar website and click on ‘Order Aadhaar PVC’ under the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab.

Step 2: You will be redirected to the myAadhaar login page, where you need to follow the process below.

Case (i)  - If your mobile number is registered, log in to the page by clicking the ‘Login’ button, entering your ‘Aadhaar number’, and captcha to receive the OTP on your registered mobile number. Once you log in, click on ‘Order Aadhaar PVC card’. 

Case (ii) -  If your mobile number is not registered, scroll down on the myAadhaar login page and click on the tab ‘Order Aadhaar PVC card’. 

Now enter the ‘Aadhaar Number’ or ‘Enrollment ID’ and type the captcha, then check on ‘My mobile number is not registered’, enter the mobile number you want to receive OTP and click send OTP. 

Note: If you choose the Enrollment ID (EID) option, you should enter the 14-digit enrollment number and the EID date and time available at the top of the acknowledgment slip. Then, select the ‘My mobile number is registered’ box to receive the OTP and log in.

Step 3: The preview of your Aadhar Details will appear on your screen. Verify the details and click on  ‘Next’  to land on the payment page. 

Next, select the confirmation box to confirm that you have read and understood the Payment/ cancellation/ refund policies.

Note: The preview of your Aadhar Details will not be available if your mobile number is not registered.

Step 4: Choose payment options. Click on ‘Show all options’ and click on the payment mode you want to choose, i.e., net banking, wallet, UPI and so on, and make the payment. The amount payable to obtain an Aadhaar PVC card is Rs. 50.

Step 5: Your payment receipt is generated. You can download the receipt in PDF form by clicking on the ‘Download Payment Receipt’ button.

UIDAI will hand over the Aadhaar PVC card to the Department of Post (DoP)  within five working days after receiving the request/order, and it will be sent by speed post to the individual to the address mentioned in the Aadhar. 

How to Check the Status of Your Application?

After placing an order for your Aadhaar PVC card, you can check the status of your request by following the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the official Aadhaar website, and under the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab, click on ‘Check Aadhaar PVC Card Status’.

Step 2:  You will be led to the myAadhaar login page. Scroll down to find the ‘Check Aadhaar PVC Card Order Status’. Click on it, enter the SRN, type the captcha and click on ‘Submit’. 

Step 3: The ‘SRN Number’ of your request and the ‘Status’ is displayed. You can download the acknowledgement slip by clicking on the ‘Download Acknowledgement Slip’ button.

Knowing what is Aadhaar PVC Card helps you choose the right Aadhaar format for everyday use. It is made of durable PVC material, fits easily in your wallet and is equally valid as other Aadhaar formats.