Now, get your Aadhaar PVC card by just paying Rs 50

Indian residents can get their Aadhaar letters reprinted on a PVC card, which would look very similar to any ATM/credit card or a PAN card, and would prove to be a more durable and easy-to-carry ID with added security features.

Business Desk, ETV Bharat: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new service through which residents of India can get their Aadhaar letter reprinted on a PVC card, which would look similar to any ATM/credit card or a PAN card.

Customers that already have Aadhaar card issued just need to pay Rs 50 (inclusive of GST and speed post charges) and get their Aadhaar PVC card delivered at their homes.

The all-new Aadhaar PVC card boasts of security features like secure QR code, hologram, micro text, issue date and print date, Guilloche Pattern etc.

Usually, the Aadhaar letter is a laminated paper-based document issued to the residents after enrolment and update. The updated Aadhaar PVC card would prove to be a more durable and easy-to-carry card with added security features.

Notably, UIDAI has informed that all forms of Aadhaar (eAadhhar, mAadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar card) are equally valid and the resident has the choice to use any of these forms as issued by UIDAI.

Also, it is important to know that this facility is just to get the card format of your Aadhaar letter. If residents want to change some details of the printed Aadhaar letter or card, then they first have to update their Aadhaar details by visiting Permanent Enrolment Centre or SSUP portal (depending on update) and then raise the card-printing request.

In case you want to order your Aadhaar PVC card, here’s a step-by-step guide:

-- The ‘Order Aadhaar PVC Card’ service is currently available online on demand. The request can be raised using both registered or non-registered/alternate mobile number.

-- Visit https://uidai.gov.in or https://resident.uidai.gov.in

-- Click on “Order Aadhaar Card” service

-- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number (UID) or 16-digit Virtual Identification Number (VID) or 28-digit enrolment ID.

-- Enter the security code

-- If you have TOTP, choose option “I have TOTP” by clicking in check box. Else click on “Request OTP” button

-- Enter OTP/TOTP received on registered mobile number

-- Click on the check box against “Terms and Conditions”

-- Click on “Submit” button to complete OTP/TOTP verification

-- On the next screen, preview of the Aadhaar details will appear for verification by resident before placing the order for reprint. Note that Aadhaar preview is available only on use of registered mobile. When requesting through alternate/non-registered mobile number, preview of Aadhaar card details would not be available.

-- Click on “Make payment”. You will be re-directed to Payment Gateway page with payment options such as Credit/Debit Card, Net banking and UPI. Presently, the payment can only be made using the online mode.

-- After successful payment, receipt will get generated having digital signature which can be downloaded by resident in the PDF format. Resident will also get the Service Request Number (SRN) via SMS.

-- Resident can track the status of SRN till dispatch of Aadhaar Card on ‘Check Aadhaar Card Status’.

-- SMS containing AWB number will also be sent once dispatched from the Department of Post (DoP).

-- After receiving the order for Aadhaar Card from the resident, UIDAI will hand over printed Aadhaar Card to DoP within 5 working days (excluding the date of request). Aadhaar Card will be delivered using the Speed Post service. Delivery status may be tracked using DoP Status Track Services.