UIDAI lets you order a plastic Aadhaar PVC card from the myAadhaar portal or mAadhaar app. It is the official durable version of your Aadhaar demographics. Order only from UIDAI so you do not pay middlemen for a copy of the same public process.
Before you order
- Make sure name, photo, and address on Aadhaar are correct.
- Keep the mobile number linked to Aadhaar active for OTP.
- Prefer ordering after any pending update request is completed so the PVC does not print old data.
WARNING
Fake websites mimic UIDAI and charge high fees. Use only uidai.gov.in / myAadhaar links. UIDAI does not ask for your full Aadhaar OTP on random WhatsApp numbers.
What you need
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Step 1: Log in to myAadhaar
- Open the official myAadhaar portal.
- Log in with Aadhaar/VID and OTP, or use the mAadhaar app.
- Find Order Aadhaar PVC Card (label may read PVC Card Service).
Step 2: Place the order
- Confirm the masked Aadhaar details shown on screen.
- Verify the address that will be printed and used for Speed Post.
- Pay the displayed fee online.
- Note the Service Request Number (SRN) from the acknowledgement.
Step 3: Track delivery
- Return to myAadhaar → Track Aadhaar PVC Card / service status.
- Enter SRN and Aadhaar as asked.
- When dispatched, use the India Post tracking number if provided.
TIP
If status stays at printed / under process for more than three weeks, raise a UIDAI helpdesk ticket with SRN and payment reference rather than ordering a second card immediately.
PVC vs e-Aadhaar
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| e-Aadhaar PDF | DigiLocker, email, instant download |
| PVC card | Physical wallet use, counters that insist on plastic |
| Masked Aadhaar | Sharing copies while hiding full number |
Carry PVC carefully. Do not laminate it again or punch holes through the QR area.
Common issues
- OTP not received: Fix mobile number via biometric update at an Aadhaar centre first.
- Payment deducted but no SRN: Wait and check "My Orders"; then contact UIDAI with bank UTR.
- Wrong address on card: You ordered before address update completed. Update Aadhaar, then order again if needed.
- Agent offers "premium PVC": Decline. Official PVC is standardised.
Masked number and privacy habits
The PVC still carries your Aadhaar number and QR code. Do not publish photos of both sides on social media. For photocopies, prefer masked Aadhaar downloads from myAadhaar when the receiving office accepts them.
If your PVC is lost, order another through the same official flow. Also consider locking biometrics temporarily if you fear misuse, using the UIDAI lock/unlock service.
Centres vs online order
You can also request PVC-related services through authorised centres, but online self-order is enough for most people with a working Aadhaar mobile number. Centres help when OTP fails or when you need a demographic update in the same visit. Do not pay "lamination upgrades" pitched as official UIDAI products.
Realistic timelines
Most people lose time waiting on OTP issues, unclear scans, or a portal outage rather than on the core form itself. Build a small buffer into your plans. If a visa, loan, or registration appointment depends on this document, start at least one or two weeks earlier than the brochure minimum.
Keep a folder (phone and laptop) with:
- Application / acknowledgment PDF
- Fee receipt or UTR
- Identity proofs used in the upload
- Screenshots of status pages with dates visible
When a helpdesk asks for proof, you should be able to send it in one email without hunting through WhatsApp.
If the portal is down
Official sites in India often slow down on weekday evenings and near due dates. Try early morning, switch browsers, or use a less congested network. Prefer the gov.in domain even when a third-party site claims to be faster. If money was debited without an acknowledgment, wait for the stated reconciliation window and contact the listed support channel with the bank reference before you pay again.
After you finish
Update every dependent record that still shows old data: DigiLocker, employer HRMS, bank KYC, insurer, and any travel profile. A finished application that never propagates to the places you actually use will feel unfinished the next time you need it in a hurry.
Related Guides
- How to Download e-Aadhaar Online
- How to Change Address on Aadhaar
- How to Update Mobile Number on Aadhaar
Need more help?
For more information, open the Aadhaar Help hub, browse Identity & KYC guides, or try our calculators.