DigiLocker

A government digital document wallet for storing and sharing certified copies of official documents like driving licences, certificates, and mark sheets.

Government Service CentralAll India
Government Service

Quick Information

Category
Government Service
Department
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government Level
Central Government
Official Portal
www.digilocker.gov.in
Last Verified
2026-09-06

Overview

The DigiLocker online portal lets citizens access official government-issued digital documents and verified credentials anywhere without carrying physical paperwork. Maintained under the Digital India initiative, DigiLocker securely links with verified databases to fetch, store, and share digital certificates directly through mobile apps and web browsers.

Core Benefits of Using DigiLocker Online Portal

By using the official portal, citizens gain instant paperless access to authentic digital documents legally recognized under the Information Technology Act. Key advantages include:

  • Legal Parity: Digital documents issued in DigiLocker carry equal legal validity as original physical paper records.
  • Instant Fetching: Issue driving licenses, vehicle registration certificates (RC), marksheet records, and LPG subscription vouchers directly into your account.
  • Secure Cloud Storage: Every registered account receives dedicated cloud storage space to upload self-attested document scans.
  • Seamless Online Verification: Share verified electronic credentials securely with banks, educational institutions, and government authorities.

To access your digital documents directly on the official platform, visit the official DigiLocker Portal maintained by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

How to Fetch Official Documents on DigiLocker

Fetching verified digital certificates from government databases takes just a few steps:

  • Account Sign-Up: Register using your registered mobile number and set up a secure 6-digit security PIN.
  • Search Issuer: Navigate to the “Search Documents” section and choose the central, state, or educational issuer.
  • Enter Details: Input your roll number, registration number, or license ID to query the official government database.
  • Save to Issued Documents: Save the verified document directly into your “Issued Documents” tab for instant paperless access.

Important Information

Eligibility & Benefits

Eligibility
Any Indian resident with an Aadhaar number and a mobile number linked to it.
Benefits
Free digital access to certified documents (driving licence, vehicle RC, academic certificates, and more) issued directly by the source department, plus 1 GB of personal cloud storage.
Required documents
Aadhaar number, registered mobile number for OTP verification.

How to Apply

Application process
Sign up at digilocker.gov.in or via the DigiLocker mobile app using a mobile number and Aadhaar-based verification; linked documents then appear automatically from issuing departments.

Official Source

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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Source: DigiLocker, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Last verified: 2026-09-06

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