🏛️ Government Services
National Government Services Portal
India's unified national government services portal — a single starting point for accessing services across central and state government departments. About the National Government Services Portal: The National Government Services Portal is India's official unified platform, providing access to a wide range of government services from central and state departments, reducing the need to navigate separate agency websites. Key Features: Unified Access: One portal covering services across numerous central and state government departments. Service Directory: A searchable directory helping identify which department handles a specific matter. Application Tracking: Track the status of submitted applications where the service supports it. Official Government Source: As the government's own platform, information here is authoritative. How to Get Started: Visit the portal and create an account if required for the service you need. Search or browse for the specific government service relevant to your situation. Follow the outlined process for that service, which may include document upload. Track your application status if applicable. Important Notice: Given India's federal structure, some services are handled at the state rather than central level — the portal helps direct you to the right department, but the actual process may vary by state.
DigiLocker
India's official digital document storage platform — a government-backed way to store and share official documents digitally. About DigiLocker: DigiLocker is India's official digital locker service, allowing citizens to store, access and share official documents like driving licences, vehicle registration and educational certificates digitally, with legal validity equivalent to physical originals. Key Features: Digital Document Storage: Store official documents securely in a government-verified digital format. Legal Validity: Digital documents in DigiLocker carry the same legal standing as physical originals in most contexts. Direct Issuer Integration: Many documents are pulled directly from issuing authorities like transport departments or educational boards. Easy Sharing: Share verified documents digitally rather than carrying or photocopying physical copies. How to Get Started: Download the DigiLocker app or visit the website and create an account with your Aadhaar-linked phone number. Link your documents by connecting to the relevant issuing authority within the app. Access your stored documents whenever needed, without carrying physical copies. Share documents digitally with authorities or organizations that accept DigiLocker verification. Important Notice: DigiLocker access typically requires an Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked phone number — this is generally not accessible for foreign visitors without Indian identity documentation.