PVC Aadhaar Card: How to Order, Track & Check Fees

Quality: An intelligent substitute for the conventional Aadhaar card, sharing the same features and appearance. Moreover, it is lightweight, water-resistant, and durable.

Security: Makes verification and authentication easier as all the details are visible.

Resilience: Constructed from premium polymer material, Aadhaar PVC Cards guarantee longevity, sparing users the inconvenience of frequent replacements due to wear and tear.

Portability: Compact and lightweight, PVC Aadhaar Cards facilitate effortless carriage, fitting seamlessly into wallets, purses, or pockets for convenient access on the go.

Convenience: It consolidates your name, address and Aadhaar number onto a single wallet-sized card, so you don’t need to carry separate ID documents.

Enhanced Security: PVC Aadhaar Cards, which are equipped with strong security features including microtext and a Guilloche pattern, provide increased protection against copying or forging, strengthening barriers against identity theft and fraud.

Accessibility: Obtaining an Aadhaar PVC Card is simple, regardless of whether you apply online or in person at a local Aadhaar centre. The card is delivered to your home quickly, making it convenient and quick to obtain.

Affordability: With a modest one-time investment, the affordability of PVC Aadhaar Cards ensures long-term cost-effectiveness, sparing users the burden of recurrent renewal fees or frequent replacements.

Features of PVC Aadhaar Card

The PVC Aadhaar card boasts multiple features which are meticulously designed to ensure its authenticity and security. Read on to know more about it:

Embossed Aadhaar Logo: The card has the `Embossed Aadhaar Logo, symbolizing its authenticity and official recognition by the Indian government.

Micro Text: Intricately printed micro text, invisible to the naked eye, serves as an additional security measure, making unauthorized replication or tampering exceedingly difficult.

Ghost Image: A ghost image, subtly incorporated into the card design, adds another layer of security by making duplication or forgery more challenging.

Print Date: The print date denotes the specific date when the Aadhaar card was produced, facilitating tracking and management of card issuance.

Guilloche Pattern: Intricate guilloche patterns adorn the card's surface, not only enhancing its aesthetic appeal but also serving as a sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measure.

QR Code: By adding a QR code, authentication procedures can be streamlined, and the cardholder's Aadhaar information can be accessed quickly and easily through compatible devices or applications.

Difference Between Aadhaar PVC Card and Traditional Paper Aadhaar Card

Here are the basic differences between Aadhaar PVC card and Traditional paper based Aadhaar card.

How to Apply or Order a PVC Aadhaar Card Online?

Given below are the steps you will have to follow to apply for a PVC Aadhaar Card online:

Step 1 - Visit the official website of UIDAI

Step 2 - Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or 28-digit Enrolment ID.

Step 3 - Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen.

Step 4 - Click on ‘Send OTP’. If you are using your registered mobile number, this will log you into the myAadhaar portal.  

Step 5 - Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number, tick the checkbox for Terms and Conditions, and click ‘Submit’.  

Step 6 - A preview of your PVC Aadhaar Card will be displayed.

Step 7 -  Click on ‘Make Payment’ and pay the fee of Rs.75 using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.

Step 8 -  After successful payment, you will receive a Service Request Number (SRN) via SMS.  

Step 9 - Your PVC Aadhaar Card will be delivered to your registered communication address via Speed Post.

Note: The SRN number can be used to track the status of your PVC Aadhaar application.

Details Required to Apply Aadhaar PVC Card Online

The following are the details that are needed to download Aadhaar PVC card online:

16-digit Virtual ID, as this is the temporary code for authentication.

28-digit Enrolment ID to track the status of the application.

12-digit Aadhaar number to download the PVC card online.

Mobile number to receive the One Time Password (OTP) to complete the download process.

How to Track PVC Aadhaar Card Status Online?

The following are the steps to check the online application status of Aadhaar PVC Card:

Step 1 - Visit the official website of UIDAI.

Step 2 - Click on ‘My Aadhaar’ option.

Step 3 - Select ‘Check Aadhaar PVC card status’.

Step 4 - Enter the security code and the 12-digit Aadhaar number.

Step 5 - Enter the mobile to receive the OTP (if mobile number not registered with UIDAI, select ‘My mobile number is not registered’).

Step 6 - Before entering the OTP, click on ‘Send OTP’.

Step 7 - After completing the process, the SRN number and the PVC Aadhaar card details will be displayed on the screen.

Step 8 - For future reference, save the acknowledgement slip.

Aadhaar PVC Card Delivery Time

Here are the key details about the delivery time for the PVC Aadhaar card:

• Once the online application process is completed, the UIDAI dispatches the physical PVC Aadhaar card to the Department of Posts (DoP) for delivery.
• The PVC Aadhaar card is typically delivered to the applicant via Speed Post.
• Applicants can monitor the delivery progress using the Department of Posts' Status Tracking Service.

Summary

The PVC Aadhaar card is an optional, wallet-sized and durable version of your Aadhaar that carries the same details as the paper copy. You can order it on the UIDAI website using your Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID, an OTP sent to your mobile number and an online payment. After paying, use the Service Request Number you receive to track your PVC Aadhaar card until it arrives by Speed Post.