DigiLocker Digital Document Wallet
Department / Authority: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
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Check off the requirements below to verify if you have everything ready before visiting the portal.
Tip: Keep digital scans (PDF/JPEG within prescribed file size limits) ready before launching the online form to avoid session timeouts.
What this service does
Flagship initiative under Digital India by MeitY. DigiLocker provides citizens with a secure cloud-based document repository. Issued documents pulled into DigiLocker (Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Vehicle RC, Class 10/12 Marksheets, PAN, Academic Degrees, Insurance Policies) are legally recognized on par with original physical documents under Rule 9A of the IT Rules 2016.
Who can use it / Eligibility
Any Indian resident possessing an Aadhaar number linked to an active mobile number.
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1Aadhaar Number (for account creation and e-KYC).
- 2Active mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification.
- 3Document registration details to pull certificates (e.g. Roll Number & Year for CBSE Marksheet, DL Number for Driving Licence, Policy Number for LIC).
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit the official DigiLocker portal at https://www.digilocker.gov.in/ or install the mobile app.
- 2Click 'Sign Up', enter your full name as per Aadhaar, date of birth, mobile number, and set a 6-digit security PIN.
- 3Verify using the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- 4Once logged in, go to 'Search Documents' and search for your required issuer (e.g. Ministry of Road Transport, CBSE, Income Tax).
- 5Enter identifying parameters (e.g. Registration number, PAN number, Exam Roll number).
- 6Click 'Get Document'. The verified document is cryptographically fetched into your 'Issued Documents' tab.
DigiLocker is entirely digital. Citizens without smartphones or internet access can access DigiLocker services through Common Service Centres (CSCs).
Key Service Facts
100% Free (₹0). DigiLocker is a free citizen utility provided by the Government of India with 1 GB of secure cloud storage.
Instantaneous (Real-time API fetch from authorized issuer repositories including MoRTH, CBSE, State Boards, UIDAI, and Income Tax).
support@digitallocker.gov.in
Every URL, document list, and fee requirement is verified against gov.in or nic.in portals. (digilocker.gov.in).
Transactions occur only on government websites. Never share OTPs or passwords with third parties.
