DigiLocker is a Government of India service — operate it at digilocker.gov.in — that connects directly to the agencies that issued your documents (the Regional Transport Office for your driving licence, the Passport Office, CBSE, and more).
What it holds
Two kinds of files live in your DigiLocker: documents issued straight into it (issued by an official agency) and documents you upload yourself (your own scans). The important distinction: the first is verifiable against the issuing agency at any time; the second is a self-uploaded file.
Why it matters
DigiLocker is a safer, faster way to prove who you are — you never hand over the original, and you can revoke or be shown a verified copy without emailing scans around.
Key takeaways
- Issued documents in DigiLocker are verifiable against the issuing agency.
- Self-uploaded scans are not the same as issued documents.
- Sharing generates a verified, revocable URI — not your password or OTP.
How sharing works
When you "share from DigiLocker", you generate a URI link that the receiving side can open and verify against the issuing authority. This is why DigiLocker-when-shared-is-a-verified-copy rather than a scan: it carries a digital signature and timestamp from the source.
What you should do
- Create your free account at digilocker.gov.in and link your Aadhaar number.
- Connect services that issue documents (driving licence, vehicle registration, school certificates) as you need them.
- Treat your DigiLocker login exactly like your bank login — nobody legitimate will ask for your DigiLocker OTP.