The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the Aadhaar PVC card, a new and improved version of Aadhaar.
Designed to be portable, durable, and secure, this pocket-sized card serves as a reliable proof of identity.
Priced at just ₹50, the Aadhaar PVC card is a long-lasting alternative to the traditional paper Aadhaar letter.
It allows citizens to carry a robust identity document conveniently wherever they go.
Enhanced Security and Offline Verification
The new Aadhaar PVC card comes with advanced security features and supports instant offline verification using a QR code.
This QR code can be scanned via the mAadhaar app or an authorized Windows scanner, ensuring authenticity without an internet connection.
This makes it particularly useful in areas with limited connectivity.
Security features include:
Hologram
Micro text
Ghost image
Issue and print dates
Embossed Aadhaar logo
QR code containing photo and demographic details
Even if a user’s mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar, the PVC card can still be ordered using an alternate or non-registered number, making it accessible for everyone.
How to Order Your Aadhaar PVC Card Online
Ordering the Aadhaar PVC card is simple:
Visit the UIDAI website and go to the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab.
Select ‘Order Aadhaar PVC’.
Enter your Aadhaar number, Virtual ID, or Enrollment ID.
Submit the OTP for authentication.
Preview the card and complete payment.
After ordering, you receive a 28-digit Service Request Number (SRN).
The card is delivered within five working days via speed post.
UIDAI confirms that all Aadhaar formats—eAadhaar, mAadhaar, Aadhaar letter, and PVC card—are equally valid.
The PVC card simply provides a more convenient and durable option for carrying India’s primary identity document.
Summary
The Aadhaar PVC card is a compact, secure, and durable identity option priced at ₹50.
With features like QR code verification, hologram, micro text, and ghost image, it offers enhanced security.
Easily ordered online, the card is delivered within five days, and all Aadhaar formats remain valid.
