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India · Government & Safety
DigiLocker
India's official digital document storage platform - a government-backed way to store and share official documents digitally.
What it helps with
- Carrying documents on the phoneAadhaar, licence, PAN.
- Showing a driving licence to policeDigital copy accepted.
- Mark sheets and certificatesIssued 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.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Documents issued into DigiLocker are legally equal to the originals under the IT Rules.
- Sign-up: Sign-up needs an Aadhaar number or an Indian mobile number; foreign visitors cannot use it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does DigiLocker work with a foreign bank card in India?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is DigiLocker available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use DigiLocker?
- No, an international phone number generally works for DigiLocker.
- Do I need local ID or residency for DigiLocker?
- No, DigiLocker doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use DigiLocker?
- iOS · Android
- How much does DigiLocker cost?
- Free