PVC Aadhaar Card is the latest form of Aadhaar card by UIDAI. Aadhaar PVC, also known as Aadhaar Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or plastic Aadhaar card, is handy and durable to carry just like your normal business card. It comes with a digitally signed Aadhaar, photograph, secure QR code and demographic details and encompasses multiple security features. You can easily order it online by just paying a nominal charge of Rs. 50 from the official Aadhaar website uidai.gov.in or resident.uidai.gov.in using the Aadhaar number, Enrolment ID or Virtual ID. Aadhaar PVC card is delivered through a speed post to the resident. Let’s find out a bit more about Aadhaar PVC.
Features of Aadhaar PVC card
The PVC card has the following features:
- Invisible Logo (Embossed Aadhaar Logo)
- Issue Date
- Print Date
- Micro Text
- Ghost Image
- Hologram
- Guilloche Pattern
- Secure QR Code
How to Get the PVC Aadhaar Card?
If you want to get the PVC card, then you can get the same using your Aadhaar number, Enrolment ID or Aadhaar Virtual ID by following the below steps:
- Visit the UIDAI website and click on ‘Order Aadhaar PVC card’ in the ‘My Aadhaar’ section.
- Login to the UIDAI using your Aadhaar number and insert the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Verify the details displayed such as name, date of birth, address, gender and if proper, click on the submit button.
- Confirm the request for a PVC card and make the payment of Rs. 50 using the authorised payment matters listed there.
- After you complete the payment, the website will generate an acknowledgement containing a Service Request Number (SRN). Download the acknowledgement slip for any future reference.
Note that the fees of Rs. 50 for requesting a PVC card is inclusive of GST and speed post charges.
Who is Eligible to Get PVC Aadhaar Card?
Any Indian resident with a current Aadhaar number can order this card.
You may order it with or without an Aadhaar-linked phone number. However, you may only do so through the UIDAI portal.
Also Read: How to get E-Aadhaar Card?
Things to Know about Aadhaar PVC Card
Before you apply for a PVC card, you should be aware of the following:
To apply for the document, you must have one of the following numbers:
Aadhaar card
Enrolment ID
Virtual ID
After 5 working days, UIDAI will send your PVC to the DoP. DoP then provides your card in accordance with the delivery norm. As a result, you must wait at least 7 days after application for delivery to your door.
You may acquire a PVC card on the UIDAI website, making it extremely simple to obtain your card. UIDAI delivers your card to your home address within the time frame specified.
Benefits of Aadhaar PVC card
Following are the benefits of the plastic Aadhaar card:
- Due to its compact size, similar to that of your debit card, it is way easier to carry in your wallet or pocket, especially as compared to the long-form Aadhaar letter.
- It is far more durable than the Aadhaar letter.
- It is verifiable offline instantly.
- Comes with a digitally signed QR code.
- It has many security features embedded.
How to Check the Status of Your Aadhaar PVC Application?
If you have requested for PVC card and are waiting for delivery, then you can follow these steps to get an update.
- Visit the official Aadhaar UIDAI website
- Navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’ and select ‘Check Aadhaar PVC card Status’
- Select ‘Check Aadhaar PVC card Order Status’ from the available options.
- The website will redirect you to the dashboard where you shall enter the SRN number generated at the time of filing the application. Then, enter the captcha and click on ‘Submit’.
- You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP, tick the terms and conditions checkbox and then click on ‘Submit’. In case you have not registered your mobile number, then tick on the checkbox ‘My mobile number is not registered’. Then enter your mobile number and click on ‘Send OTP’ or ‘Send TOTP’.
- You can now see your SRN as well as the status of delivery . You can also download the acknowledgement slip by clicking on the ‘Download Acknowledgement Slip’ button.
Key Takeaways
- PVC Card is the latest form of Aadhaar card.
- Due to its compact size, similar to that of your debit card, it is way easier to carry in your wallet or pocket, especially as compared to the long-form Aadhaar letter.
- You can order it online by just paying a nominal charge of Rs. 50 from the official Aadhaar website.
Also Read: All about Aadhaar Card Password
Conclusion
As the PVC card is gaining popularity, people are shifting to the new card owing to the durability and ease of carrying it. Keeping in mind the shortcomings of the Aadhaar letter, the plastic Aadhaar card is a step towards a smarter future.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can order the PVC card even if your mobile number is not registered with UIDAI. However, you won’t be able to see your Aadhaar details for verifying while submitting the request for an Aadhaar PVC card.
Payments need to be done online. Following are the modes through which payments can be made for PVC:
Debit Card
Credit Card
UPI
Net Banking
AWB is known as Airway Bill Number. It is generated by the Department of Posts (DoP) i.e., India Speed Post for the products and assignments that they deliver.
The details with UIDAI are what is printed in the Aadhaar PVC. If there are any changes in the details of the Aadhaar, then you will have to first update your details of the Aadhaar by either filing an online application or by visiting the Permanent Enrollment Center, as the case may be. After the details are updated, then you can request the issue of PVC.
You have to make a request for the Aadhaar PVC, UIDAI hands over the Aadhaar PVC card to the department of posts within 5 working days, excluding the day on which the request is made. Once it reaches the department of post, it is sent to the resident through a speed post. The time taken for the speed post to get delivered to you depends upon the delivery norms of the department of posts. However, you can always track your delivery status from the India Post official website.
The PVC card fee is Rs. 50/-
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