Aadhaar gets the attention, but DigiLocker is a broader platform: it lets residents hold and share a range of issuer-signed documents. For organisations that need a genuine document rather than a photocopy, that breadth is useful — with one caveat about availability.
How DigiLocker verification works
Instead of accepting an uploaded scan, you receive the document directly from the issuing authority, digitally signed, with the resident's consent — so it is genuine and tamper-evident by construction. The mechanics are the same across document types; see DigiLocker verification for enterprises.
The kinds of documents
- Identity and address documents issued by government bodies.
- Vehicle documents such as the Driving Licence and RC.
- Education and other certificates from participating issuers.
- Availability of any specific document — including Voter ID / EPIC — depends on whether that issuer publishes it to DigiLocker.
Why availability varies
DigiLocker can only deliver what an issuer has made available on the platform. So rather than assume a particular document like Voter ID is present, treat the document set as issuer-dependent and confirm what is actually retrievable for your use case.
Source-verified beats a photocopy
Whatever the document, an issuer-signed copy is far stronger than a scan or an OCR read, which prove nothing about authenticity.
DigiLocker via Certopact Entry
Certopact Entry pulls issuer-signed documents through DigiLocker with consent, alongside Aadhaar verification. This is general information, not legal advice; document availability depends on the issuer.