- Digital signature certificate
- Applications across industries
- Getting started with eMudhra eSign
- Bolster your digital defence
- FAQs
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What is a digital signature certificate?
A digital signature certificate is issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) like eMudhra, accredited by the Controller of Certifying Authorities under the authorisation of the Government of India, to verify an individual or organisations's identity. It is recommended to use one's digital signature certificate to e-sign important documents that are to be submitted to service providers in the government, public, and private sector.
Applications across various industries
Industries
Popular use-cases
Banking
Application forms, sanction letters, loan forms, and stock statements
Enterprise
Job applications, interview letters, FORM-16, payslips, purchase orders, tax filings, company filings
Government
Digital locker, self-attestation, e-filing, passport application, banks and post office documents, birth and marriage forms
Insurance
Quotation, policy request, policy issuance, claim submission, settlement, and re-insurance
Mutual funds
Investment applications, depository and custodial papers, balance confirmation, and other related documents
Brokerages
Account opening, trade confirmations, all statements, stock exchanges
Getting started with eMudhra eSign
- Visit the eMudhra eSign website and create your account.
- Verify your identity using Aadhaar, PAN, or another method through their online KYC process.
- Upon successful verification, you can e-sign documents using your own cloud-based digital signature certificate without carrying any hardware token.
Using eMudhra eKYC-based digital signatures with Zoho Sign
- Zoho Sign administrators must enable the eMudhra integration for other users in their organization.
- Users connect their Zoho Sign account and eMudhra eSign Service.
- Users can then follow the required steps to digitally sign documents themselves or send them out to collect signatures.
- To sign documents using eMudhra-issued signatures, users should select the "Sign via eMudhra" option after filling in the necessary fields.
- Users will be redirected to the eMudhra eSign website, and upon successful authentication, the document will be signed with the certificate issued by them.
Learn how to enable eMudhra eKYC-based signing for a smooth start.
Using Aadhaar eSign for digital signatures in Zoho Sign
- Zoho Sign administrators must enable the Aadhaar eSign integration for other users in their organisation.
- To sign documents using Aadhaar eSign, the signer simply needs to enter their Aadhaar number. An OTP will then be sent to the registered phone number linked to that Aadhaar.
- Users can then follow the necessary steps to either digitally sign documents themselves or send them out to request signatures from others.
- After filling out the required fields, users should select the "Sign via Aadhaar eSign" option from the dropdown menu.
- Users will be redirected to the Aadhaar eSign window, where they need to undergo the Aadhaar-based authentication. Upon successful authentication, the document will be digitally signed with a certificate linked to their Aadhaar.
Learn how Aadhaar eSign works and secure your signatures today!
Bolster your digital defence with this integration
Here are five ways you can benefit from Zoho Sign's integration with eMudhra.
Heightened security and compliant signing
eMudhra is a licensed Certifying Authority in India. eMudhra-issued digital signatures created through this integration complies with the Information Technology Act of 2000. This is an ideal solution for Indian users to create legally binding documents.
User experience made simple
Ditch hardware tokens and sign documents directly within the Zoho Sign platform. Enjoy increased convenience and efficiency!
Prove you're the real deal
Utilize eMudhra's eKYC services for signer verification within the Zoho Sign workflow. This ensures the legitimacy of the signatories and adds an additional layer of security.
A double win for your time and budget
The Zoho Sign and eMudhra eSign integration eliminates the need for physical documents and manual processing, helping businesses save time and money. Due to faster turnaround times and a streamlined signing process, you'll see significantly improved operational efficiency.
FAQs
How do I e-sign with eMudhra eSign?
- Visit the eMudhra eSign website and navigate to the registration page.
- Fill in your username and pin, and click on the Authenticate button.
- You'll see a secondary authentication process appear. Choose between SMS OTP or TOTP, or click on the Get OTP button.
- Input the OTP you received, and proceed to log in to your account.
- Map your eMudhra eSign account to your Zoho Sign account to enable document signing.
How do I sign a document using eMudhra’s eSign?
Once you receive a link to digitally sign a document in Zoho Sign:
- Choose the Sign via eMudhra option from the dropdown menu at the top-right corner of the signing page.
- You'll be redirected to the eMudhra eSign website, where you can use your eMudhra credentials and OTP to complete the signing process. The document will be signed with your certificate. You can receive the signed copy over email or download the copy by accessing the initial signing link.
How does eMudhra eSign differ from Aadhaar eSign for signers?
eMudhra eSign is built to handle a large volume of documents for signing, and it requires the completion of eKYC process. It is beneficial for signers who need to sign numerous documents regularly over time. On the other hand, Aadhaar eSign doesn't require the eKYC process and enables document signing even for those without a Zoho Sign account, making it a convenient option for guest signers.
Is there any additional fee to sign documents through this integration?
No, there is no additional fee. However, each user you associate with the eMudhra eSign integration will consume 100 Zoho Sign credits on an annual basis.