How To Get An Aadhaar PVC Card For Your Family Using Any Mobile Number?

Aadhaar Cardholders can register to have their Aadhaar details printed on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) card through the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The Aadhaar PVC Card is convenient to carry since it can fit in your wallet, and it is also sturdy because it is water-resistant. With high-quality printing and lamination, you can use it anywhere without fear of it being destroyed or water damaged. With multiple security mechanisms such as secure and unique QR code, hologram, micro text, ghost image, date of issuance & print date of Aadhaar, guilloche pattern, and carved Aadhaar Logo, the Aadhaar PVC Card contains a digitally signed secure QR code with photograph and demographic information of the bearer. It can be registered online at uidai.gov.in or resident.uidai.gov.in using the resident's Aadhaar number, Virtual ID, or Enrolment ID upon which it will get delivered via post to the registered address of the holder. The best aspect of applying for an Aadhaar PVC Card is that residents who do not have a registered mobile number can use a non-registered or alternate mobile number to place a new application request and the process for the same is discussed below.

Steps to get Aadhaar PVC Card for your family using any mobile number

According to a recent update from UIDAI, "You can use any mobile number to receive #OTP for #authentication, regardless of the registered mobile number with your #Aadhaar. So, one person can order Aadhaar PVC cards online for the whole family." This implies that if you have not linked your mobile number to Aadhaar and want to order an Aadhaar PVC Card using a different mobile number, you can do so by visiting the UIDAI portal from the comfort of your home.

• Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC and enter your 12 Digit Aadhaar Number/ 28 digit Enrolment ID.
• Enter the captcha code and select the option 'My mobile number is not registered'.
• Now enter the alternative mobile number that you wish to use and click on 'Send OTP'.
• Now accept the terms and conditions and click on 'Submit'.
• Verify the OTP received on your entered mobile number and click on 'Make payment'.
• Now make a fee of Rs 50 by using the mode of payment (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI) on the payment gateway.
• After a successful payment, a receipt with a digital signature will be generated in PDF format which can be downloaded as per your convenience.
• The Aadhaar PVC Card will be delivered through India Post's Speed Post-service, in accordance with Department of Posts delivery regulations, to their registered address in the Aadhaar database.

How to check status?

Upon successfully applying for an Aadhaar PVC Card, a resident can check the status for the same to know the dispatch status.

• Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar and click on 'Login'.
• Enter your valid Aadhaar number and then enter the captcha code.
• Enter the received OTP on your registered mobile number and verify the same.
• You will now be redirected to the 'Services' page under which you can check the status of your recent applications under the 'Request' section.
• By clicking on the "downward" icon, you can check and verify the status of your request.