Aadhaar PVC Card Speed Post Tracking — How to Track Your Aadhaar Delivery
You ordered your Aadhaar PVC card, paid ₹75, and now you are waiting. Here is exactly how to find your Speed Post tracking number on the UIDAI portal and check where your card is right now.
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When you order an Aadhaar PVC card from the myAadhaar portal (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in), UIDAI prints it centrally and hands it to India Post for delivery via Speed Post. Once dispatched, a 13-character consignment number appears on the same portal where you placed the order. That number is what you use to track your card through India Post's network — from printing facility to your doorstep.
The problem most people run into: they do not know where on the UIDAI portal to find this tracking number, or they check too early (before dispatch) and see no number at all. This guide walks you through the full process — from finding your SRN to tracking the Speed Post consignment to knowing what to do if the card does not arrive.
Step 1 — Find Your SRN (Service Request Number)
When you placed the order and paid, UIDAI generated a Service Request Number (SRN). This is your order reference — not the Speed Post tracking number. You need the SRN first to check dispatch status and find the Speed Post number.
Where to find your SRN
Lost your SRN? Log in to the myAadhaar portal and check your request history. Every order you have ever placed is listed there with the SRN. No need to contact UIDAI just for this.
Step 2 — Check Your Aadhaar PVC Card Dispatch Status
Go to the "Check Aadhaar PVC Card Status" page on the myAadhaar portal. Here is the exact process:
Open the UIDAI portal
Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in in your browser and look for the "Check Aadhaar PVC Card Status" option.
Enter your SRN and Aadhaar number
Enter your SRN and your 12-digit Aadhaar number. Complete the verification step shown on screen (captcha or OTP).
Click Submit and read the status
The result page shows your order's current status. If the card has been dispatched, the Speed Post consignment number (AWB number) will be displayed here. Copy it — that is what you use for tracking on India Post.
No tracking number showing? That means your card has not been dispatched yet. The Speed Post number only appears after UIDAI hands the card to India Post. If it still says "In Process" or "In Print", wait a couple more days and check again.
Aadhaar PVC Card Order Statuses — What Each One Means
Your order moves through these stages. At each stage, you have a different set of actions available to you.
| Status | What It Means | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Successful | Your ₹75 payment is confirmed. The order has entered the queue. | Nothing to do. Wait for processing to begin. |
| Under Processing / In Process | UIDAI is preparing your card data for printing. Your details are being verified and the print job is queued. | Wait. This stage usually takes 1–3 working days. |
| In Print | Your PVC card is being physically printed at a UIDAI-authorised printing facility. | Wait. Printing takes 1–2 working days typically. |
| Dispatched | Card has been handed to India Post. Your Speed Post consignment number is now available on the portal. | Copy the AWB number and track it on India Post. |
| Delivered | India Post has delivered the card to your address. Someone at your home signed for it. | Check with family members if you did not receive it personally. |
If your order has been stuck on "In Process" or "In Print" for more than 10 working days, contact UIDAI's helpline at 1947 (toll-free) or email help@uidai.gov.in with your SRN. Sometimes orders get stuck due to address verification issues or printing backlogs.
Step 3 — Track Your Aadhaar Card on India Post
Once you have the 13-character consignment number from the UIDAI portal (it looks something like EM123456789IN), tracking is straightforward.
Open SpeedIndiaPost.com
Go to SpeedIndiaPost.com on your phone or computer. No account or login needed.
Paste your consignment number
Enter the 13-character number you copied from the UIDAI portal. Double-check it — even one wrong character will return no results.
Read the tracking history
You will see every scan event — when it was booked, dispatched, which sorting facilities it passed through, and when it reached your local delivery post office. If it shows "Out for Delivery", the postman has your card and should arrive that day.
The tracking events for Aadhaar PVC cards look exactly like any other Speed Post article. If you want to understand what each status means in detail — "Item Bagged", "In Transit", "Out for Delivery", "Delivery Attempted" — read our Speed Post tracking status meanings guide.
Not sure how consignment numbers work? Our consignment number explained post breaks down what each letter and digit means.
Expected Timeline — Order to Delivery
Here is a realistic breakdown of how long each stage takes. This is based on what UIDAI states and what people actually experience.
Day 1 — Payment & order placed
You pay ₹75 on the myAadhaar portal and receive your SRN. The order enters UIDAI's queue.
Days 2–5 — Processing & printing
UIDAI verifies your details and prints the PVC card at an authorised facility. This typically takes 2–5 working days.
Days 5–7 — Dispatched via Speed Post
The printed card is handed to India Post. Your AWB/consignment number becomes available on the myAadhaar portal. You may also get an SMS with the tracking number.
Days 7–15 — Speed Post in transit & delivered
Speed Post typically takes 3–7 days for urban addresses and 7–10 days for rural or remote areas. Most people receive their card within 10–15 days of ordering.
Realistic expectations: While 10–15 days is typical, some orders take up to 20–25 days during peak periods (like after Aadhaar update drives) or for remote addresses in the northeast, J&K, or island territories. If you are past 15 days and tracking shows no movement, act — do not just keep waiting.
What to Do If Delivery Fails or the Card Does Not Arrive
Aadhaar PVC cards are sent via Speed Post, which means someone at your address needs to be available to accept it. If the postman finds no one home, you will see "Delivery Attempted" in your tracking. Here is what to do in each scenario:
Tracking shows "Delivery Attempted"
The postman tried to deliver but could not. Your card is at your local delivery post office. Look for an intimation slip in your letterbox — it tells you which post office to visit.
Action: Visit the post office with your Aadhaar card (or any government ID) and the consignment number. Collect it from the Speed Post counter. Speed Post articles are typically held for 7 days before being returned. Do not wait.
Tracking shows "Returned to Sender"
The card was not collected within the holding period and has been sent back to UIDAI. This is the most frustrating outcome, but it is fixable.
Action: You will need to order a fresh PVC card from the myAadhaar portal and pay ₹75 again. Before ordering, double-check your address on Aadhaar — if the address is wrong or incomplete, update it first, or the same thing will happen again.
No tracking updates for a week or more
The consignment seems stuck at a sorting facility or there have been no scans for days. This can happen due to transit delays, backlogs, or misrouting.
Action: Call India Post's helpline at 1800 266 6868 (toll-free) with your consignment number. If the post office side is unresponsive, contact UIDAI at 1947. Read our detailed tracking not updating guide for more steps.
Tracking shows "Delivered" but you did not get it
Check with family members, neighbours, or building security first. Someone else at your address may have accepted it.
Action: If genuinely not received, file a complaint with India Post immediately using your consignment number.
e-Aadhaar Download vs Physical PVC Card — What You Need to Know
While you wait for your physical PVC card, you are not without an Aadhaar. You can download your e-Aadhaar — a digitally signed PDF — right now from the myAadhaar portal or the mAadhaar app. It is free and instant.
| Feature | e-Aadhaar (PDF) | PVC Card |
|---|---|---|
| Legal validity | Same as physical — accepted everywhere | Same as e-Aadhaar |
| Cost | Free | ₹75 |
| How to get | Download instantly from myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or mAadhaar app | Order online, delivered via Speed Post in 10–15 days |
| Durability | Digital file — does not wear out | Durable PVC plastic, fits in your wallet |
| QR code | Yes — supports offline e-KYC | Yes — secure QR with hologram |
Honestly, if your PVC card is delayed or returned and you need Aadhaar urgently for a bank account, SIM card, or government service — just download e-Aadhaar. It has the same legal standing as the physical card. The PVC card is a convenience, not a necessity. You can always re-order it later when you have sorted out any address issues.
Track Your Aadhaar Card Speed Post Now
Got your 13-character consignment number from the myAadhaar portal? Enter it on SpeedIndiaPost.com to see the full tracking history — every scan event from dispatch to your local post office. Free, no login, works on any phone.
Track Your Aadhaar DeliveryFrequently Asked Questions
What to Do Right Now
- 1 Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and check your PVC card order status using your SRN.
- 2 If it says "Dispatched" — copy the consignment number and track it here.
- 3 If tracking shows a delivery attempt — go to your post office today with ID and the consignment number.
- 4 If you need Aadhaar urgently while waiting — download e-Aadhaar right now for free. It is equally valid.
- 5 If nothing is moving after 15+ days — call UIDAI at 1947 or India Post at 1800 266 6868.
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