If a person has a paper Aadhaar card, there is absolutely no need to get it laminated The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on Wednesday that the Plastic (PVC) Aadhaar smart cards are often not usable as the QR code might dysfunctional during such unauthorised printing at some vendor/shop.
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Can I get a paper Aadhaar card laminated?
The Aadhaar card or the downloaded Aadhaar card printed on ordinary paper or mAadhaar is perfectly valid for all kind of uses." "If a person has a paper Aadhaar card, there is absolutely no need to get his/her Aadhaar card laminated or obtain a plastic Aadhaar card or so called smart Aadhaar card by paying money.
What is the use of a Aadhaar card?
Aadhaar card or document only aids the claim of yours that that number belongs to your identity as your particulars with photograph is printed on it. Entities who ask for Aadhaar are mainly interested in your Aadhaar number however they may ask for Aadhaar document as well as it substantiates your claim on that ID number.
How can I get a copy of my lost Aadhaar letter?
Aadhaar letter is sent to resident free of cost by ordinary post in case of new enrolment or mandatory biometric update. 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.
Why PVC Aadhaar cards are often not usable?
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on Wednesday that the Plastic (PVC) Aadhaar smart cards are often not usable as the QR code might dysfunctional during such unauthorised printing at some vendor/shop.
Can Aadhar card be laminated?
UIDAI also believes that the Plastic Aadhaar smart card is completely unnecessary and INVALID. So, if you have laminated your Aadhaar Card or using it as PVC Aadhaar smart cards then that will be considered as invalid. However, the downloaded Aadhaar card or mobile Aadhaar card print out is completely valid.
What is lamination of Aadhar card?
Aadhaar letter is laminated paper based document issued to the residents after enrolment and update. Aadhaar Card is a durable and easy to carry PVC card with security features. All forms of Aadhaar (eAadhhar, mAadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar card) are equally valid.
How much does it cost to get Aadhar card laminated?
True-Ally Aadhar Card Size Ultra Glossy Clear Thermal Lamination ... GBT ID Card Lamination Pouch 65x95, 125Micron (Pack of 200 lamina......Classik 4x9(Full Aadhar Card Size) Laminating Sheet (125 mil Pack of 100)BrandClassikModel NumberLaminating Pouches Full Aadhar Card SizeTypeThermal4 more rows
Which paper is best for Aadhar card?
“The Aadhaar card or the downloaded Aadhaar card printed on ordinary paper is perfectly valid for all uses. If a person has a paper Aadhaar printout, there is absolutely no need to get his/her Aadhaar card laminated or obtain a plastic Aadhaar card or so-called smart Aadhaar card by paying money.
Is plastic Aadhaar card valid?
PVC card/Plastic or Aadhaar smart card prints from the open market are NOT Valid.
Is PVC Aadhar card compulsory?
There is absolutely no need to print it on plastic/PVC card or get it laminated. CEO, UIDAI advised people to be watchful for the protection of their privacy and recommended not to share their Aadhaar number or personal details to unauthorized agencies for getting it laminated, or printed on plastic card.
What is the benefit of masked Aadhaar?
Masked Aadhaars don't reveal anything important about users' personal information. This minimises the risks of fraud that can be committed against users. The official UIDAI website explains that the Mask Aadhaar option allows users to mask their Aadhaar number in their downloaded e-Aadhaar.
Should PAN card be laminated?
The PAN card fades over time making the details difficult to read. Even though you can easily get a new duplicate card by paying some money, people don't want to take that trouble. So they laminate their original PAN cards, Aadhaar cards etc.
Is PVC Aadhar card valid for passport?
Aadhaar letter/card or the e-Aadhaar (an electronically generated letter from the website of UIDAI), as the case may be, will be accepted as Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Photo-Identity (POI) for availing passport related services....List of acceptable documents:11Rent Agreement12 more rows
Can we print original Aadhar card?
Download Your e-Aadhaar by Using Your Enrolment ID Visit the official UIDAI website . Choose 'Download Aadhar' present under 'My Aadhaar'. Select the Enrolment ID option. Enter the captcha details provided.
Is printed Aadhaar card valid?
7. It is, therefore, clarified that, Downloaded Aadhaar (e-Aadhaar) is a valid and secure electronic document which should be treated at par with printed Aadhaar letter.
Can I print my own Aadhar card?
After you download your Aadhaar card in the pdf format from UIDAI's website, you can print your Aadhaar card online. The facility to check status and Aadhaar card download is available online. Moreover, UIDAI has now authorized CSC Aadhaar Print as one of the options for printing Aadhaar Card at prescribed fees.
Where can I find the official satatement of UIDAI?
You may find their complete official satatement on Website of UIDAI, or may visit [Hindi]
Is a xerox printout enough?
A xerox or a printout is more than enough. If anybody says viceversa, show him this link.
Can I update my Aadhar bank statement?
Yes. I disagree with many of the answers here. So i am sharing my recent experience of updating my aadhar where i used the ICICI one month bank statement. Just download the statement (previous one month only) which is sent every month to your registered email and take a print out of it. Then scan those printouts, make a PDF file and then upload the PDF as an address proof while updating online on aadhar website. Please make sure the address you want to update on aadhar is mentioned on the bank statement.
Does Aadhar work with ATM?
it works is that the aadhar number which is so important. like when you buy sim you need aadhar number only, when link with bank account through ATM or online banking then also only aadhar number, link PAN to AAdhar then also aadhar number, Link mobile number to aadhar then also aadhar number only, but your biometric is must at some places as other may misuse if only aadhar number works everywhere.
Does Aadhar need a scanned copy?
no one needs your scanned copy or hard copy of aadhar generally. so it does not matter it is laminated or not.
Is a printout Aadhar good?
A printout aadhar is as good as the plastic card aadhar which will be issued initially. Below is the official link of UIDAI. Nobody has the right to reject your aadhar for the reason that it is in printed B/W format.