It is legally valid under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and uses authentication provided by UIDAI.<\/span><\/p>\nIn simple terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You upload a document.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID (VID).
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Authenticate via OTP.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- A legally valid digital signature is applied.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAadhaar eSign is widely used in banking, fintech, HR onboarding, contract management, insurance, and government workflows.<\/p>\n
What Is Aadhaar-Based eSign?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nAadhaar-based eSign refers to the process of electronically signing a document using Aadhaar authentication (OTP or biometric) without needing a physical digital signature token.<\/p>\n
It eliminates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Paper signing
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Physical presence
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- USB-based DSC tokens
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Manual verification
\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nInstead, it generates a digital signature certificate dynamically for that specific transaction.<\/p>\n
How To Aadhaar eSign Using Melento (Step-by-Step Guide)<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nThe process for Aadhaar eSign involves two primary workflows: the Initiator Journey<\/b>, where the document is prepared and sent, and the <\/span>Signer Journey<\/b>, where the recipient authenticates their identity to affix the signature.<\/span><\/p>\nInitiator Journey<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- Login and Dashboard:<\/b> The initiator logs into the SignDesk portal and navigates to the <\/span>Workflow Dashboard<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Document Creation:<\/b> Click <\/span>New Document<\/b> and select either individual or multiple workflows. You can then upload a document or select a predefined template.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Details and Stamping:<\/b> Optionally add a document title, description, and key terms. If required, enable <\/span>Digital Stamping<\/b> to include stamp duty payment in the workflow.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Add Stakeholders:<\/b>\n
\n- Select Digital Signature<\/b> as the signature type.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Click +Add Stakeholder<\/b> and choose <\/span>Aadhaar Online<\/b> as the mode.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Enter the signer’s details, including their name (as it appears on their Aadhaar card), email, and mobile number.<\/li>\n
- You may also enable options like WhatsApp notifications<\/b> or <\/span>capture live image<\/b> if specific verification is needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Notify Signers:<\/b> Review the progress in the activity logs and click <\/span>Proceed<\/b> to send invitations to the signers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Signer Journey<\/b><\/h3>\n
Signers receive an invitation via email or WhatsApp and must follow these steps based on the chosen authentication method:<\/p>\n
\n- General Steps (All Methods)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Click the Sign Document<\/b> or <\/span>Sign Now<\/b> button in the invitation.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Preview the document on the SignDesk portal and check the consent checkbox<\/b> to proceed.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select the desired Authentication type<\/b> (OTP, Biometric, Face, or Iris).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Authentication via OTP<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- You are redirected to a service provider page.<\/li>\n
- Accept the consent, enter your Aadhaar number<\/b>, and click <\/span>Send OTP<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and click Verify OTP<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Authentication via Biometric<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Connect a biometric device to your system.<\/li>\n
- Enter your Aadhaar number, choose the connected device, and provide consent.<\/li>\n
- Click Capture<\/b> and place your finger firmly on the biometric device as instructed.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Confirm the successful capture by clicking OK<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Authentication via Face<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Requirements:<\/b> Requires the SignDesk SDK and the <\/span>UIDAI Face RD Service App<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Open the signing link within the SignDesk application or integrated SDK.<\/li>\n
- Select Face authentication<\/b>, enter your Aadhaar number, and click <\/span>Capture Face Details<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Follow instructions (such as blinking your eyes) to capture your face through the camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Authentication via Iris<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Select Iris<\/b> as the authentication type and choose the connected iris device.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Enter your Aadhaar number, provide consent, and click Capture Eye<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Follow instructions to look into the device for authentication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Can I Use Aadhaar eSign On A Mobile?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nAfter successful authentication, the signature is affixed to the document and any attached stamp paper. Signers can download the completed document<\/b> immediately, and a copy, along with an <\/span>audit trail<\/b>, is sent to the registered email address or WhatsApp number.<\/span><\/p>\nYes, you can eSign using a smartphone.<\/span><\/p>\nSteps:<\/p>\n
\n- Open the document link on mobile browser.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Choose Aadhaar eSign option.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Enter Aadhaar\/VID.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Verify using OTP.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Download signed PDF instantly.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNo app installation or USB device is required.<\/p>\n
What Documents Can Be eSigned Using Aadhaar?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\nAadhaar eSign is widely used across industries. Common enterprise applications include:<\/span><\/p>\n