How to Order a PVC Aadhaar Card Online
The paper Aadhaar printout isn't the only option — a durable, credit-card-sized PVC Aadhaar is available for a small fee, and the process takes a few minutes online.
TCTechToolsCenter TeamA PVC Aadhaar card is a laminated, credit-card-sized version of your Aadhaar — sturdier than the usual paper printout, with a QR code, hologram and ghost image for verification. It's ordered directly through UIDAI for a small fee, separate from the free e-Aadhaar download.
What you need before ordering
- Your 12-digit Aadhaar number (or 16-digit Virtual ID, if you prefer not to enter your Aadhaar number directly).
- A registered mobile number for OTP verification — if your mobile isn't linked to Aadhaar, there's a separate option to enter any mobile number to receive the OTP for this specific request.
- The order fee, payable online (a small, UIDAI-notified amount).
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Step-by-step: order a PVC Aadhaar card
- Go to the official UIDAI website and select the "Order Aadhaar PVC Card" service.
- Enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID.
- Enter a mobile number for OTP verification and submit the OTP.
- Preview your Aadhaar details as they'll appear on the card.
- Pay the order fee online.
- Note the Service Request Number (SRN) to track your order's status.
Delivery and tracking
The PVC card is dispatched by post to your Aadhaar-registered address after successful payment and verification, typically arriving within a couple of weeks. You can track the order status on the UIDAI portal using the SRN generated at the time of ordering.
Common mistakes
- Assuming you must use your Aadhaar-linked mobile number — you can use any mobile number for OTP verification on this specific service.
- Confusing this with the free e-Aadhaar PDF download — the PVC card is a separate, paid, physical product mailed to you.
- Not double-checking the address preview before paying — the card is sent to whatever address is currently on your Aadhaar record, so update that first if it's outdated.
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Frequently asked questions
There's a small, UIDAI-notified fee payable online during the order process — check the official UIDAI portal for the current amount, since fees can be revised over time.
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