Aadhar card is used by companies and government institutions for KYC verification and profile maintenance. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced different forms of Aadhaar from time to time for the convenience of the residents.
Aadhaar is beneficial in availing the facilities of banking, mobile phone connection and government and non-government services. Aadhaar related services are available on all days of the week at Aadhar Seva Kendra. Each card has different features.
Aadhaar Letter- Aadhar letter issued by UIDAI is laminated. In this, the issue date and print date are recorded along with the QR code. In case of fresh enrollment or mandatory biometric update, Aadhaar letter is sent to residents free of cost by ordinary post. In case the Aadhaar card is lost or destroyed, residents can get it reprinted online from the official website of UIDAI for Rs 50. The reprinted Aadhaar letter is delivered to the resident by speed post.
mAadhaar- mAadhaar is an official mobile app developed by UIDAI which can be installed in mobile phones. mAadhaar app can be downloaded from Google Play Store or iOS. It provides an interface for Aadhaar cardholders to register with CIDR for Aadhaar details which include Aadhaar number along with demographic information and photograph. It has Aadhaar secured QR code for offline verification. Like e-Aadhaar, mAadhaar is also generated automatically with each Aadhaar enrollment or update and can be downloaded for free.
eAadhaar- e-Aadhaar is the electronic form of Aadhaar, which is digitally signed by UIDAI. It has an Aadhaar secured QR code for offline verification along with issue date and download date and is password protected. You can easily download e-Aadhaar / Masked e-Aadhaar from the official website of UIDAI using your registered mobile number. In Masked e-Aadhaar, only the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar number are visible. E-Aadhaar is generated automatically with every Aadhaar enrollment or update and can be downloaded for free.
Aadhaar PVC Card- Aadhaar PVC Card is the latest form of Aadhaar introduced by UIDAI. The PVC-based Aadhaar card consists of a digitally signed Aadhaar secured QR code. In this, photograph and demographic details are recorded. It can be ordered online through uidai.gov.in or resident.uidai.gov.in using Aadhaar number, Virtual ID or Enrollment ID and paying Rs.50. Aadhar PVC Card is delivered to your address by Speed ​​Post.
