What Is Aadhaar PVC Card? How To Order It Online?

Aadhaar PVC Card: The original Aadhaar card, which is generally a laminated paper-based document issued to Aadhaar holders, is often prone to wear and tear and other forms of damage. Apart from these delicate Aadhaar card documents, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) also offers the option to order an Aadhaar PVC Card online.
Individuals can apply for an Aadhaar PVC card online by paying a nominal amount as a service charge. Aadhaar PVC card is more handy and is not prone to damage compared to paper-based Aadhaar.

What is an Aadhaar PVC Card?

Aadhaar PVC card is a more durable form of the identity document. It is a credit-card-sized version of Aadhaar with enhanced security features. Aadhaar PVC card can be ordered through the UIDAI website or via MAadhaar application by paying a nominal charge of Rs 50.

The Aadhaar PVC card comes with security features like tamper proof QR Code, Hologram, Micro text, ghost image, issue date and print date, Guilloche Pattern, Embossed Aadhaar Logo, etc.

How To Order Aadhaar PVC Card?

-Visit the official website of Aadhaar, ie uidai.gov.in
-Check the home page of the website.
-Log in to the website by mentioning the Aadhaar number and then proceeding with the OTP verification.
-Select the 'Order Aadhaar PVC Card' service.
-Enter your Aadhaar card details and other required information.
-Verify with OTP.
-Make the payment.

After applying for the Aadhaar PVC Card, the UIDAI will send the PVC card to individuals within five working days, excluding the date of request. As per the UIDAI website, the Aadhaar PVC card is delivered via the Speed Post service of India Post. People can track the Aadhaar PVC card delivery status using DoP Tracking on:

https://www.indiapost.gov.in/_layouts/15/dop.portal.tracking/trackconsignment.aspx

How Is Aadhaar PVC Card Different From Regular Aadhaar?

Aadhaar letter is laminated paper and is based on the document issued to the Aadhaar number holders after enrolment or update. Aadhaar PVC card is durable and is easy to carry card with multiple security features. According to the UIDAI website, the Aadhaar PVC is equally valid like original Aadhaar.

What Is Aadhaar Card?

Aadhaar, a unique 12-digit identification number, serves as proof of identity and address for Indian residents. Issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), it is valid across the country. Both the Aadhaar letter received by post and the e-Aadhaar downloaded from the UIDAI website hold equal validity.

Individuals residing in India can enrol for Aadhaar regardless of age or gender, provided they meet UIDAI's verification criteria. Enrolment is free, and each person needs to register only once. If multiple enrolments occur, only one Aadhaar number is generated while others are marked as duplicates.

The Aadhaar number remains valid for a lifetime and facilitates access to various services like banking and mobile connections. It also aids in eliminating duplicate identities in both government and private databases due to its unique nature.