How To Apply For PVC Aadhaar Card?
Table of Contents:
1.What is PVC Aadhaar Card?
2.Benefits of PVC Aadhaar Card:
3.Security Features if PVC Aadhaar Card:
4.How To Apply For PVC Aadhaar Card Online?
5.How to check the status of PVC Aadhaar Card?
6.Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ’s)
1.What is PVC Aadhaar Card?
It is Polyvinyl chloride Card or Synthetic Plastic Card introduced and issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This PVC Aadhaar Card comes with high security like Secure QR code, Hologram, Ghost Image, Embossed Aadaar Logo, digital signature, applicant’s photograph and other demographic details.
2.Benefits of PVC Aadhaar Card:
- It is safe, robust and secure card
- Easy to carry like ATM card, debit and credit cards
- Long lasting and durable
- Secure QR Code printed in the card
- It’s pocket sized portable card
- Fits in any type of your wallet
- Completely weather proof
- Instant offline verification
3.Security Features if PVC Aadhaar Card:
- Highly Secured QR Code
- Embossed Aadhaar Logo Printed
- Ghost Image for added security back up
- Hologram
- Micro Text
- Card Issue Date and Print Date
- Guilloche Pattern to protect against forged copies
4.How To Apply For PVC Aadhaar Card Online?
Now applying for PVC Aadhar card online very simple and easy. The step by step process is explained as follows
Step 1: Visit UIDAI official website.
Step 2: In Menu bar click “My Aadhaar”
Step 3: In get Aadhaar section select “Order Aadhaar PVC Card”
The link redirects to another webpage if you click “OK”
Step 4: Click again “Order Aadhaar PVC Card” section
Step 5: Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar number and Catcha. Then click “Send OTP”
Step 6: Enter the OTP you received and agree terms and conditions by ticking the check box. Then click “Submit”
Now you can see the Preview of your card details in the display.
Step 7: Verify all the given details are correct and select “Make Payment”
Step 8: You will be directed to payment page, you can pay the payment of Rs.50 through Credit cards, Debit Cards, Net banking and UPI payment.
Step 9: You will be showing a display of “Transaction Successful” once payment made.
Step 10: Download the payment receipt for future reference by clicking “Download Payment Receipt”
Step 11: Now you can check the status of your PVC Aadhaar Card using SRN number in payment receipt.
5.How to check the status of PVC Aadhaar Card?
Step 1: Visit UIDAI official website.
Step 2: In Menu bar click “My Aadhaar”
Step 3: In Get Aadhaar Section click “Check Aadhaar PVC Card Status”
Step 4: Enter SRN number and Security Captcha and Click “Submit”
Step 5: Now you can see the status of PVC Aadhaar Card application.
6.Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ’s)
Question: How much should I pay for getting PVC Aadhaar Card?
Answer: Rs.50 is to be paid as fees including processing, printing of card, GST and postal charges.
Question: What is SRN number?
Answer: SRN Stands for Service Request Number which is generated on every service request. It can be used as reference till the service request is completed.
Question: How many days will it take to receive my PVC Aadhaar Card?
Answer: It will take 5 working days excluding date of request to get it delivered.
Question: Can I check the current status of my PVC Aadhaar Card application?
Answer: Yes, you can check it using SRN number.
Question: Can I use this service with non registered mobile number/alternate mobile number?
Answer: Yes, you can. There is an option available for non registered/alternate mobile numbers.
Question: What are the modes of payment?
Answer: You can pay it through
Debit Cards
Credit Cards
UPI Payments
Net banking
Question: Will my Aadhaar number get changed if I change to PVC Aadhaar Card?
Answer: Your Aadhar number will never get changed.
Question: What is AWB number?
Answer: It is Airway Bill number to track your Aadhaar PVC Card sent through Speed Post.
