Aadhaar card is used for identification purposes of Indian citizens. In the digital age, apart from physical Aadhaar card, digital Aadhaar card facility is also available.
Aadhaar card holder can also show valid ID proof through an app in the smartphone. Four different types of Aadhaar are provided by UIDAI.
Aadhar card is used for identification purposes of Indian citizens. Do you know that the Unique Identification Authority of India provides four different types of Aadhar cards to Indian citizens?
In this article, we are providing information about all the valid Aadhaar card formats as per UIDAI’s website-
How many types of Aadhaar cards are there (Types of Aadhaar Card)
Aadhaar PVC Card
Aadhaar PVC Card is the latest version of Aadhaar card from UIDAI. Aadhaar PVC card contains a digitally signed Aadhaar tamper proof QR code.
This Aadhaar card can be obtained from the official website of UIDAI. The fee for Aadhaar PVC card is Rs 50.
mAadhaar
mAadhaar is the official mobile app developed by UIDAI. This app can be installed on a smartphone.
With this app, the Aadhaar card holder can keep a digital copy of his Aadhaar. This digital Aadhaar card contains a photo of the Aadhaar card holder along with demographic information.
Aadhaar Letter
Aadhaar letter is printed on paper and laminated. This Aadhaar card has a QR code.
If the Aadhaar card holder gets his biometric and demographic updated, then he gets this Aadhaar card through mail. This Aadhaar letter is sent to the Aadhaar card holder’s address after the update.
eAadhaar
eAadhaar is the electronic version of the Aadhaar card. This Aadhaar card is digitally verified by UIDAI.
This Aadhaar card has a secure QR code, issue date, download date. An Aadhaar card holder can download eAadhaar or masked eAadhaar from the official website of UIDAI with the registered mobile number.
