Guide 04 • Official UIDAI PVC Service
Order an Aadhaar PVC Card
Official, pocket-sized, weather-proof plastic card issued directly by UIDAI and delivered via Speed Post for ₹75.
PVC Rules At a Glance
Key Facts Before You Order
Official Fee: ₹75 Only
Covers card printing, GST, and India Post Speed Post delivery across all pin codes in India.
5-Day Dispatch
UIDAI prints and hands over the card to Department of Posts within 5 working days of request.
No Registered Mobile Required
You can order using any alternate active mobile number by ticking "My Mobile number is not registered".
e-Aadhaar is Equally Valid
A downloaded e-Aadhaar PDF has identical legal validity under Section 4(3) of Aadhaar Act.
1. Official PVC Security Features
UIDAI manufactures the card using synthetic polyvinyl chloride with the following counterfeit-proof protections:
- Tamper-Proof Hologram: Official Government of India & UIDAI reflective emblem.
- Guilloche Pattern: Complex fine-line anti-scan geometric background curves.
- Ghost Image & Microtext: High-resolution secondary resident photo and micro-printed text.
- Secure QR Code: Contains digitally signed resident demographics and photo for instant offline scanning.
- Embossed Aadhaar Logo & Print Date: Raised tactile UIDAI emblem on durable synthetic substrate.
2. When PVC Helps (And When e-Aadhaar Suffices)
- Daily Wallet Durability: If your paper Aadhaar letter is torn, wet, or unreadable.
- Physical Verification Counters: Airports, hotel check-ins, train ticket checks, or examination halls where physical ID cards are inspected.
- Recent Updates: If you updated your address, photo, or name and want an official physical card showing the new details.
You Don't Need PVC for Online KYC
If you only need Aadhaar for bank account opening, PAN linking, passport verification, or sim activation, downloading the e-Aadhaar PDF is 100% free and instantly usable.
3. Step-by-Step Order Walkthrough
Follow these official steps on the myAadhaar portal to submit your order:
1
Navigate to myAadhaar Portal
Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and select "Order Aadhaar PVC Card" under Quick Services.
2
Enter Identification Number & Captcha
Provide your 12-digit Aadhaar number or 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID), then enter the security captcha image code.
3
Request and Verify OTP
Click "Send OTP". Enter the 6-digit one-time password received on your registered mobile number and accept UIDAI Terms.
4
Preview Demographics (Registered Users Only)
Inspect your name, date of birth, photo, and residential address preview to confirm details are accurate.
5
Pay ₹75 Official Fee & Save SRN
Complete payment via UPI, Credit/Debit card, or Net Banking. Download the acknowledgment slip containing your Service Request Number (SRN).
Avoid Cyber-Cafe Plastic Prints
Never print Aadhaar on plastic at local shops. They lack genuine UIDAI holograms and expose your data to fraud.
4. Order Without Registered Mobile
- Tick "My Mobile number is not registered" on the order page.
- Enter any active mobile number to receive the OTP.
- The card will be delivered strictly to the address on UIDAI records.
5. How to Track Speed Post Delivery
- Open myAadhaar Check Status and enter your SRN.
- Copy the India Post AWB tracking number once dispatched.
- Track real-time delivery on indiapost.gov.in.
6. Reprint After You Update Aadhaar
Updating your address or name does not update an existing card. Order a new PVC card (₹75) after your update is approved, and destroy the old card.