Do you know the four types of Aadhaar and how to get them?

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced various forms of Aadhaar from time to time for the convenience of the people

According to the information available on the website of the UIDAI, there are four different types of Aadhaar

Aadhaar Letter is a paper-based laminated letter with secure QR Code with Issue Date and Print Date which is sent to a resident free of cost by ordinary post

If the Aadhaar letter is lost or destroyed, the resident can order a reprint online at a cost of Rs. 50/- from UIDAI’s official website. Reprinted Aadhaar letter is delivered to the resident by speed post, the UIDAI says

eAadhaar is the electronic form of Aadhaar, digitally signed by UIDAI, having a Aadhaar secure QR code for offline verification with Issue Date and Download Date and is password protected

Resident can easily download eAadhaar/masked eAadhaar from UIDAI’s official website using registered mobile number, information on the UIDAI website says

The masked eAadhaar displays only last 4 digits of Aadhaar number. eAadhaar is generated automatically with every Aadhaar enrolment or update and it can be downloaded free of cost

mAadhaar is an official mobile application developed by UIDAI which can be installed on mobile device. mAadhaar app is available on Google play store/iOS for downloading on resident’s mobile device

Like eAadhaar, mAadhaar is also generated automatically with every Aadhaar enrolment or update and it can be downloaded free of cost, the UIDAI says

Aadhaar PVC Card is the latest form of Aadhaar introduced by UIDAI. The PVC-based Aadhaar Card has a digitally signed Aadhaar secure QR code with photograph and demographic details with multiple security features

Aadhaar PVC card can be ordered online through uidai.gov.in or resident.uidai.gov.in using Aadhaar number, Virtual ID or Enrolment ID and paying a nominal charge of Rs. 50/-. Aadhaar PVC Card is delivered to the resident’s address by speed post