PVC Aadhaar Card: Even today, many people in India are using their old, laminated Aadhaar Card. There is always a fear of it getting torn or damaged, and sometimes it has to be printed again and again. To avoid all these hassles, you can get a new type of Aadhaar card made, which is neither afraid of tearing nor will it be damaged by water. Crores of Aadhaar holders have got PVC Aadhaar cards made so far, but if you are still using the old Aadhaar card, then let’s know how to order a plastic Aadhaar Card from home.

What is the specialty of PVC Aadhaar Card

PVC Aadhaar Card was launched in October 2020. This card is made of plastic and there is no fear of it getting torn. Nor can it be damaged by water. It looks like a brand new Voter Card or PAN Card, which you can easily keep in your wallet or pocket, and it will remain safe. Its strength and durability make it ideal for everyday use.

Fee for ordering PVC Aadhaar card

The government provides the facility to Aadhaar card holders to get PVC Aadhaar cards. You will have to pay a fee of only ₹50 for this plastic Aadhaar card. After ordering it, you can also get it delivered to your home address. You can easily order PVC Aadhaar cards from the official website of UIDAI. This fee is inclusive of delivery, so you do not even need to go to the post office.

Aadhaar PVC Online method to order the card

The process of ordering a PVC Aadhaar card from the comfort of your home is very simple and digital. Just follow these easy steps:

  • First of all, visit the official website of UIDAI (uidai.gov.in) and choose the language of your choice.
  • After this, select the “My Aadhaar” section given on the homepage.
  • Here you will see the option of “Order Aadhaar PVC Card”, select it.
  • Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number. If you do not have an Aadhaar number, you can also provide your 28-digit Enrolment ID.
  • After entering the Captcha Code, do the OTP Verification by clicking on ‘Send OTP’. An OTP will come on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, enter it.

  • After OTP verification, read all your details carefully and make sure they are correct.
  • After this, pay a fee of ₹50 for a PVC Aadhaar card. You can use options like credit cards, debit cards, or net banking.
  • After payment, you will get a digital receipt and a Service Request Number (SRN). Save it safely for the future.

With the help of SRN, you can check the status of your PVC Aadhaar card and know when it will reach you. The Aadhar card will be sent to the post office within 5 working days of processing. From there the PVC Aadhar card will be delivered to your home.