UIDAI launched the Aadhaar in the form of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) card in October this year. Just like your debit or credit card or PAN card, you will be able to carry the PVC Aadhaar card in your wallet. UIDAI puts it as,”Loaded with the latest security features, your Aadhaar is now more durable, convenient to carry, instantly verifiable offline.” UIDAI allows residents of India to get their Aadhaar letter reprint on PVC card by paying nominal charges of ₹50. Residents who do not have registered mobile number can also order using a non-registered or any alternate mobile number. In fact, one person can order Aadhaar PVC cards online for the whole family, using his or her mobile number.

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This is how you can order

As per the existing rules, there is a provision to send OTP to the registered mobile number in the Aadhaar card. But UIDAI has now given OTP facility on non-registered mobile numbers too. In such a case, a family member can place an order for the PVC card of the remaining members. However, both options will remain. The facility of viewing the Aadhaar preview on a non-registered number will not be available. Whereas registered mobile has this facility.

Features of the new Aadhaar PVC Card:

– Good printing quality and lamination

– More durable and convenient to carry.

– It makes use of the latest security features including a hologram, the Guilloche Pattern, a ghost image & Microtext.

– Instant offline verification by QR code

– Embossed Aadhaar logo

Here’s how to apply for the Aahaar PVC Card for registered and non-registered numbers:

– Open the official website of UIDAI and under the ‘My Aadhaar’ section, click on ‘Order Aadhaar PVC Card’.

– Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number / 16-digit Virtual ID / 28-digit EID to begin

– Now enter the security code or captcha code shown in the picture and click on ‘Send OTP’. You will receive OTP on the registered mobile number, which you have to enter and submit.

– For non-registered mobile numbers, click on the “My Mobile number is not registered” option. Please enter a Non-Registered / Alternate Mobile Number. Click on “Send OTP”.

– After submitting, you will get a preview copy of your PVC Card.

– Click on the payment option, pay Rs 50 to order the PVC Card. There are no limits on the number of orders and the amount is applicable on each order. The Aadhaar PVC card will be delivered by Speed Post within five working days (excluding the date of request).

How to check the status of your Aadhaar PVC card:

– The status of the Aadhaar PVC card can be tracked on the UIDAI website.

– Click on the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab, under that ‘Check Aadhaar PVC card status’.

– You will be required to enter 28-digit SRN, 12-digit Aadhaar number, and captcha code. The status of your Aadhaar PVC card will be reflected after clicking on ‘Check Status’.

– All forms of Aadhaar (eAadhhar, mAadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar card) are equally valid.

The resident has the choice to use any of these forms of Aadhaar issued by UIDAI.  The “Order Aadhaar PVC Card” service is available online on-demand for the residents similar to the online “Order Aadhaar Reprint” Service.