Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced various forms of Aadhaar from time to time for the convenience of residents. These include Aadhaar Letter, eAadhaar, mAadhaar and Aadhaar PVC Card.
The residents can choose to have one or more forms of Aadhaar as per their convenience. All forms of Aadhaar are equally valid as a proof of identity without giving any preference to one form of over the others.
Aadhaar PVC Card is the latest form of Aadhaar introduced by UIDAI. The PVC-based Aadhaar Card is easy to carry, durable and has a digitally signed secure QR code with photograph and demographic details with multiple security features.
In a tweet UIDAI said, “Don’t have your mobile number registered to your Aadhaar? Don't worry, you can use any mobile number to receive OTP for authentication of your Aadhaar PVC order. Click on the link https://residentpvc.uidai.gov.in/order-pvcreprint to order now.”
How to order Aadhaar PVC Card
It can be ordered online through uidai.gov.in or resident.uidai.gov.in using Aadhaar number, Virtual ID or Enrolment ID and paying a nominal charge of Rs. 50/-. Aadhaar PVC Card is delivered to the resident’s address by speed post.
“Order Aadhaar Card” is a new service launched by UIDAI which facilitates the Aadhaar holder to get their ID details printed on PVC card by paying nominal charges. Residents who do not have registered mobile number can also order using non-registered /alternate mobile number.
This card contains security features like: Secure QR Code, Hologram, Micro text, Ghost image, Issue Date & Print Date, Guilloche Pattern, and Embossed Aadhaar logo.
How to raise request for Aadhar PVC Card without non-registered or 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 digits Enrollment ID.
- Enter the security code
- Click on check box “If you do not have a registered mobile number, please check in the box”.
- Please enter Non-Registered / Alternate Mobile Number.
- Click on “Send OTP”
- Click on the check box against “Terms and Conditions”. (Note: Click on hyper link to see details).
- Click on “Submit” Button to complete OTP verification.
- No preview of the Aadhaar details will be available.
- Click on “Make payment”. You will be re-directed to Payment Gateway page with payment options as Credit/Debit Card, Net banking and UPI.
- After successful payment, receipt will get generated having digital signature which can be downloaded by resident in PDF format. Resident will also get the Service Request Number 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 DoP. Resident can further track delivery status by visiting DoP website.
