Now, Apply For Aadhaar PVC Card; Check Latest Security Features, Charges & Other Details Here

After the request for all new Aadhaar PVC card is raised on the website, it will hand over the card to the post office within five working days (excluding the date of request) and the card will be delivered using Speed Post services.

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Aadhaar PVC Card: In an attempt to make aadhaar card more durable, convenient and secure, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has unveiled the new avatar of the card which can be reprinted as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) card. The new aadhaar card can be easily carried in wallets, just like your ATM or debit cards. The UIDAI informed about the latest card on the microblogging site Twitter.

What is special about Aadhaar PVC Card? 1) The new card will have good printing quality and comes with lamination 2) Aadhaar PVC card will be more durable and convenient to carry 3) The all-new Aadhaar PVC card also offers the latest security features including a hologram, Guilloche Pattern, ghost image & Micro text. 4) The new card is also weather-proof and can be carried without being bothered about the damage due to rain. 5) You can get instant offline verification by QR code 6) This card contains security features like Issue Date & Print Date 7) The all-new Aadhaar PVC card contains the embossed Aadhaar Logo Did you know that you can order the all-new Aadhaar PVC card even if you don’t have the have the registered mobile number? As per the update from UIDAI, you can 'Order Aadhaar Card'  under the new service that facilitates the Aadhaar holder to get Aadhaar details printed on PVC card by paying nominal charges. Residents who do not have registered mobile number can also order using Non-Registered /Alternate Mobile Number. Here is how you track the status of Aadhaar PVC card The status of the Aadhaar PVC card can be tracked on www.uidai.gov.in under the 'My Aadhaar' tab. Under the 'My Aadhaar' tab, click on 'Check Aadhaar PVC card status'. On the new screen, you will be required to enter 28-digit SRN, 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha code. The status will be reflected after clicking on 'Check Status'. How many days it will take to receive the Aadhaar PVC card? As per the FAQs on the UIDAI website, once the request is made, the UIDAI will hand over the card to the post office within five working days (excluding the date of request) and the PVC card will be delivered using Speed Post services. How much do you pay for ordering Aadhaar PVC card? While ordering the PVC Aadhaar card, an individual will have to ₹50 (inclusive of GST and speed post charges).