What is PVC Aadhaar Card: Features & Benefits Explained

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues an Aadhaar with a unique number for every individual. Aadhaar serves as identity proof and helps fetch many government facilities.

Find out more details about PVC Aadhaar Card by reading further.

PVC Aadhaar card is a new initiative to make this essential document portable and durable. UIDAI introduced the latest version of the Aadhaar card that is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This means you can reprint your Aadhaar on a PVC card. It also comes in the size of a debit card, making it easy to carry in your purse or wallet.

Apart from being more durable and portable, it has many security features as follows-

• Micro text

• Issue Date and Print Date

• Secure QR Code

• Hologram

• Embossed Aadhaar Logo

• Guilloche Pattern

• Ghost image

The new Aadhaar PVC card comes with the following benefits:

• It is convenient to carry for its new debit card-like size.
• The PVC build adds more body to it, making it more durable.
• You can verify it instantly offline with the hologram and your ghost image.
• It also comes with a secured QR code.

You can apply for a reprint of your Aadhaar on a PVC card online on the UIDAI portal. Below are some simple steps to follow for Aadhaar card reprint:

• Step 1: Visit the UIDAI portal and click on “my Aadhaar”.
• Step 2: Select “Get Aadhaar” and click on “Download Aadhaar PVC”. A page will redirect to your screen where you need to select “Download Aadhaar PVC” again.
• Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and security code carefully. If your mobile number is not linked with your Aadhaar, check the “My mobile number is not registered” statement.
• Step 4: A section to enter your mobile number will appear, which you need to fill in. Click on “Send OTP” and enter the OTP once it arrives on your phone.
• Step 5: A preview of your Aadhaar card will appear. Verify all the details from there and click on “Make Payment”.

Note: This preview will not be available if you have not registered your mobile number with your Aadhaar.

• Step 6: Choose a payment gateway and download the payment receipt.

Now you have successfully applied for a reprint of your PVC Aadhaar card.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is the governing authority of PVC Aadhaar. Below are some official details regarding this body:

• UIDAI Head Office: New Delhi
• Head Office Address: Bangla Sahib Road, Behind Kali Mandir, Gole Market, New Delhi – 110001
• Helpline:
  • Email Address: help@uidai.gov.in
  • Phone Number: 1947