The Aadhaar-based eSign service allows users to sign legally binding documents electronically. The user merely needs an Aadhaar-registered mobile number to upload documents to SignDesk portal and eSign using the OTP sent to his/her Aadhaar-linked number.

Yes, Aadhaar eSignatures are a legally valid method to sign documents according to the provisions of the IT Act, 2000. This act recognizes both Aadhaar eSign & Digital Signatures as valid ways to execute an agreement.

Section 2(t)(a) of the Information Technology Act of 2000 affirms the use of eSign, whereas Section III of the Act allows for electronic record authentication. The Government of India has recognised the use of eSign in a notice published in The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section III on January 28th, 2015.

In India, adhaar eSign is a legally compliant way of electronic signature that allows anybody to sign as long as they have an Aadhaar number and a phone or email address associated with the Aadhaar number.

Yes, multiple signers may be invited to sign using Aadhaar eSign. With SignDesk, users can invite multiple signatories to eSign in a customizable order provided all the individuals possess an Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked phone.

The Aadhaar eSign can be used in offer letters, contracts, permission slips, lease agreements, liability waivers and financial statements among the major ones.

The Aadhaar eSign can be validated using the eSigned document's signature certificate. For a detailed description of how to validate Aadhaar eSign, read this article.

Yes, SignDesk is an authorized Application Service Provider (ASP) for Aadhaar eSignatures. SignDesk is integrated with UIDAI & registered with CDAC (ESP) to provide secure & legally valid Aadhaar eSignatures. SignDesk is also registered with the Comptroller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) as a Certifying Authority (CA) for the provision of Digital Signature Certificates.

"The requirements of the Information Technology Act of 2000 ban the use of eSign for the following documents: (a) a negotiable instrument, apart from a cheque, as specified in section 13 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 (b) a power of attorney as specified in section 1A of the 1882 Powers-of-Attorney Act. (c) an Indian trust, as mentioned in Section 3 of the Indian Trusts Act of 1882. (d) a will, as defined in clause (h) of Section 2 of the Indian Succession Act of 1925, as well as any other testamentary disposition by whatever name termed. (d) any contract for the sale or conveyance of immovable property, or any interest therein. (f) any type of papers or transactions that the Central Government may notify in the Official Gazette."

Although the Digital Signature Certificate expires in 30 minutes, your eSign on a document remains valid indefinitely. To prevent abuse, the private key linked with your Signature Certificate is destroyed.

Apart from eSign services, SignDesk provides eNACH eMandate services, a smart contract lifecycle management system, digital stamping as well as Video KYC verification, which enable businesses to automate from end-to-end.