DigiLocker: How to Create an Account and Download Documents
DigiLocker is the Government of India’s free digital document wallet. Documents in its Issued Documents section come directly from the issuing department: Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, vehicle RC, CBSE and many state board marksheets, and more. Under the IT Act rules, they’re treated as equivalent to the originals. Here’s how to set up DigiLocker and download your documents.
How to create a DigiLocker account
- Open digilocker.gov.in or install the official DigiLocker app.
- Click Sign Up and enter your name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and a 6-digit security PIN.
- Verify your mobile with the OTP.
- Link your Aadhaar (OTP verification). This lets DigiLocker fetch documents issued in your name.
How to get and download documents
- Log in and go to Search Documents (or Pull Partner Documents).
- Search for the document, for example “PAN”, “Driving Licence” or “Class X Marksheet”.
- Choose the issuer, enter the details asked (such as DL number or roll number), and click Get Document.
- The document appears under Issued Documents. Open it to view, download the PDF or share it.
Popular documents you can get
| Document | Issuer |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar | UIDAI |
| PAN verification record | Income Tax Department |
| Driving licence and vehicle RC | Ministry of Road Transport & Highways |
| Class 10/12 marksheets and certificates | CBSE and many state boards |
| Ration card, caste/income certificates | Participating state departments |
Issued vs uploaded documents
Issued documents come straight from the department and are valid as originals. Uploaded documents are your own scans. They’re convenient to store, but they don’t have the same legal status.
Frequently asked questions
Are DigiLocker documents valid?
Yes. Documents in Issued Documents are legally recognised as equivalent to physical originals.
Is DigiLocker free?
Yes. There’s no fee to create an account or fetch documents.
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