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We want to use DocuSign to sign HR documents in our organization. Is it mandatory to onboard a certifying authority to partner with DocuSign to make the documents legally admissible?

How is using eMudhra different from using eKYC by Aadhar?

How can we onboard Aadhar eKYC?

If we can complete authentication through eKYC Aadhar - and then get the document signed - will it be legally admissible as per IT act of India 2002?

Hello ​@deepti1.jain 

Welcome to the DocuSign community!

eMudhra: eMudhra (DocuSign link for eMudhra)
YouTube link (Intergration): eMudhra DocuSign eSign integration

  • A licensed Certifying Authority (CA) in India.

  • Provides Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs), eSign services, and other identity-related services.

  • Use eMudhra if you want to digitally sign documents in a legally valid way. Stamp & Seal [ (e.g., for income tax filing, MCA filings, GST, contracts).

eKYC Via Adhaar:

  • A service provided by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).

  • Used to verify identity of an individual using their Aadhaar number, with their consent.

  • Use Aadhaar eKYC when you need to verify someone’s identity quickly and digitally for compliance. 

Feature eMudhra eKYC via Aadhaar
Type Private Certifying Authority (licensed by CCA) Government-backed identity verification
Purpose Digital signatures, document signing, identity services Electronic Know Your Customer (KYC)
Authentication Method USB tokens, Aadhaar-based eSign, PAN, video KYC Aadhaar OTP or biometric-based KYC
Primary Use Signing legal, tax, business documents Verifying identity for opening accounts, SIMs, loans
Requires Aadhaar? Optional (only for Aadhaar-based eSign) Yes
Government-regulated? Yes (under CCA of India) Yes (by UIDAI)


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Hi Pawan,

Thank you for such a quick response. Much appreciated. Could you please confirm if Aadhar eKYC is a paid service and needs a contract between an organization and UIDAI to be used?

Hi Pawan,

Thank you for such a quick response. Much appreciated. Could you please confirm if Aadhar eKYC is a paid service and needs a contract between an organization and UIDAI to be used?

Aadhar eKYC is not a paid service for individuals, but organizations that want to use it for verifying customers, need to sign a contract with UIDAI. For more information, you need to contract the Aadhaar eKYC support.
Contact & Support - Unique Identification Authority of India | Government of India

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