“Order Aadhaar Card” is a new service launched by UIDAI which facilitates the Aadhaar holder to get their Aadhaar details printed on PVC card by paying nominal charges. Currently, Aadhaar letter is being issued as a laminated paper document to the residents after enrollment (or) update.
In case, you would like to get the Aadhaar number printed on a PVC (plastic) Smart card then you can now order online through UIDAI portal.
What is Aadhaar PVC Card? How Aadhaar Card is different from Aadhaar Letter?
Aadhaar letter is a laminated paper based document whereas Aadhaar Card is a durable and easy to carry PVC card with security features.
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This card contains security features like:
- Secure QR Code
- Hologram
- Micro text
- Ghost image
- Issue Date & Print Date
- Guilloche Pattern
- Embossed Aadhaar Logo
Note that all forms of Aadhaar (eAadhhar, mAadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar card) are equally valid. You have 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 online “Order Aadhaar Reprint” Service.
How to order Aadhaar PVC Smart Card online?
“Aadhaar Card” request can be raised by visiting the UIDAI Official Website or Resident Portal. Request can be raised using registered or non-registered mobile number.
How to raise request using Registered Mobile Number?
- Please Visit UIDAI Official Website (or) Resident Portal
- 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.
- 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 next screen, preview of the Aadhaar details will appear for verification by resident before placing the order for card reprint.
- In case you find any inaccuracy/missing/old/out-dated information get your Aadhaar detail updated.
- Click on “Make payment”. You will be re-directed to Payment Gateway page with payment options as Credit/Debit Card, Net banking and UPI.
- Charges to be paid are Rs.50/- (Inclusive of GST & speed post charges).
- 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 PVC Card Status.
- SMS containing AWB number will also be sent once dispatched from the Department of Posts (DoP). Resident can further track delivery status by visiting DoP website. The Card will be delivered at the registered address.
- How to raise request using Non-Registered/Alternate Mobile Number?
- Please Visit UIDAI Official Website (or) Resident Portal
- 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”
- Check the box against “Terms and Conditions”.
- 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 Smart Card Status.
SMS containing AWB number will also be sent once dispatched from DoP. Resident can further track delivery status by visiting DoP website.
How many days will it take to receive “Aadhaar Card” after creating successful request?
After receiving order for Aadhaar Card from the resident UIDAI will handover printed Aadhaar Card to DoP within 5 working days (excluding the date of request). Aadhaar Card will be delivered using SPEED POST Service of Department of Post (DoP) in line with DoP delivery norms and Delivery Status may be tracked using DoP Status Track Services.
Kindly note that it is not mandatory to order Aadhaar Smart (PVC) Card. But, it can be very handy to carry and also comes with certain security features.
