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DigiLocker

Store All Your Documents Digitally — Government Verified

Official Website 1800-3000-3468 | digilocker@digitalindia.gov.in
Fees: Completely free
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What is DigiLocker?

DigiLocker is a cloud-based platform by the Government of India for storing and sharing digital documents. Documents from CBSE, UIDAI, RTO, universities, etc. are directly issued to DigiLocker and are legally equivalent to physical documents.

Who Can Apply

  • All Indian citizens with Aadhaar
  • Students, professionals, or anyone needing digital document storage

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar number
  • Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
  • Aadhaar OTP for registration

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Register on DigiLocker

Visit digilocker.gov.in or download the app. Register using Aadhaar-linked mobile.

2

Verify with Aadhaar OTP

Enter Aadhaar number and OTP to verify identity.

3

Set Username & Password

Create a DigiLocker username and password.

4

Fetch Documents

Go to "Pull Documents" and fetch documents from government issuers (CBSE, RTO, UIDAI, etc.).

5

Share Digitally

Share documents via email/link or present QR code for verification.

Important Tips

  • Link DigiLocker to CBSE/university for automatic marksheet sync
  • Use DigiLocker for scholarship applications
  • Driving License in DigiLocker is accepted as valid by traffic police
  • Share documents securely without printing

Frequently Asked Questions

QAre DigiLocker documents valid for official use?

Yes, DigiLocker documents are legally valid under IT Act 2000. Driving License and RC from DigiLocker are accepted by traffic police.

QWhat is the storage limit?

1 GB of cloud storage per user for uploaded documents. Issued documents (fetched from issuers) have unlimited storage.

QIs DigiLocker safe?

Yes, it uses 256-bit SSL encryption, ISO 27001 certified, and complies with IT Act data privacy norms.

QWhat documents can I get on DigiLocker?

Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, RC, class 10/12 marksheets (CBSE, ICSE, state boards), insurance policies, and more.

Fees

Completely free

Helpline

1800-3000-3468 | digilocker@digitalindia.gov.in

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