Types of Aadhaar Card: Know Their Correct Uses

Explore types of Aadhaar cards in 2025—Aadhaar Letter, PVC Card, mAadhaar, eAadhaar—with uses and fees; get yours via UIDAI!

Jul 22, 2025 - 10:20
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Types of Aadhaar Card: Know Their Correct Uses
Types of Aadhaar Card: Know Their Correct Uses

Types of Aadhaar Card: We need an Aadhaar card for all kinds of government and private work. Aadhaar card is a major document of our need and also serves as our identity. In today’s time, your work won’t get done without an Aadhaar card. The identity of any person can be verified with an Aadhaar card, and it is used from small tasks to every big task.

You will be surprised to know that Aadhaar cards can be obtained in different formats. Let’s find out which Aadhaar cards you have among these and what their uses are.

Aadhaar Letter

The Aadhaar letter is a type of Aadhaar card, which is a paper-based laminated letter. It mentions the issuance date and QR code. You can get your Aadhaar letter made completely free of cost. Additionally, biometric verification can be done from time to time. The Aadhaar letter is sent to the person via post. For this, you just need to apply on the UIDAI website, for which a fee of ₹50 is charged.

Aadhaar PVC Card

The Aadhaar PVC card does not burn, tear, or get damaged in water. The signature and QR code on it remain completely secure at all times. If you apply for it through the Aadhaar website, it will be sent to your address for a fee of ₹50.

mAadhar

The mAadhaar card is available as a mobile application on your phone. Here, your Aadhaar card number and its details are displayed on the screen. If you suddenly need an Aadhaar card anywhere, the information can be obtained by scanning the QR code provided in this mobile Aadhaar card. No fee is required for this. You can download the mAadhaar application and register on it.

eAadhar

This is considered the most secure form of Aadhaar card. You can visit the Aadhaar card website and download your eAadhaar without paying any money. You can use it anywhere, and it works just like your hard copy.