Aadhar eSign is a way to facilitate digital signatures in India, prevalent since its launch in 2015. It is a government authorised electronic signature that can prove to hold more weight of authenticity as compared to wet signatures.

Before we dive deeper into understanding the benefits of an Aadhar eSign, let’s start with the basics:

How does a digital signature work?

A Digital Signature is a formal acceptance of a document, usually to ensure:

• The identity of the parties signing the document is authorised.
• The document is set in stone post signature and cannot be changed.
• The parties agree to the terms in the document and are bound to following them by law, and cannot deny them at a later stage.

Every individual has their own unique digital signature and no two signatures can match, thus proving to be a highly safe form of authentication.

What is the criteria required to get an Aadhar eSign?

Aadhar eSign is a legally compliant mode of signature in India, available to citizens that meet the following criteria:

• They have a valid Aadhar Number.
• They have a phone/ email ID linked to said Aadhar number.

Once you have the above, the process is pretty simple.

What is the process of getting your Aadhar eSign?

• A signer is to receive a link on their registered number/ email ID or an application they’re using such as NetBanking, etc.
• The singer views the document and gives his/her consent for Aadhar eSign.
• The Signer is then redirected to the Aadhar Esign Provider’s Webpage.
• On this page, the Signer is to authenticate using OTP/ Biometric/ IRS.
• Once the authentication is complete, the sign is affixed on the document presented.
• The Signer receives this document shortly via Phone/ Email.

What are the benefits of Aadhar eSign for an Individual/ Business?

• Saves Time
• Cuts Cost
• Convenient, accessible even remotely.
• Legally recognised by the Government of India.
• Simple and easy to use.

In Conclusion, Aadhar eSign is a safe, authentic and reliable medium for both Individuals and Businesses that can work towards saving time, money, effort and increasing efficiency. And more importantly, the many layers of authentication associated with it makes it difficult to be prone to forgery. Have you tried the Aadhar eSign yet?

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