UIDAI hikes Aadhaar PVC Card Fee: New Rates Effective January 2026

On 12-12-2025, the Unique Identification Authority of India (‘UIDAI’) announced an increase in the rates of service fee for PVC Aadhaar cards.

These revised rates became effective from 1-1-2026.

Key Takeaways:

1. UIDAI introduced the PVC card service in 2020¹, a pocket-sized verifiable identity of residents and durable document.

2. PVC Aadhar Cards is a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) version of your Aadhaar card, designed to be durable, water-resistant, and easy to carry. It is wallet-sized and includes:

   • Your Aadhaar details (Name, DOB, Gender, Aadhaar Number)

   • A secure QR code for authentication

   • Security features like holograms and microtext.

3. The cost of ordering an Aadhaar PVC card has been revised from ₹50 to ₹75, inclusive of taxes and delivery charges.

4. This is the first price revision since its introduction.

5. According to UIDAI, the revision is due to rising operational costs, including:

   • Printing and material expenses

   • Secure delivery logistics

   • Maintaining high-quality service standards