Heres how you can validate digital signature in e-Aadhaar

Since everything has gone digital, it’s time we safeguard our digital documents. If you are using an e-Aadhaar, you must validate digital signature on it to protect it from any misuse. In this article, we will show you how you can do that in a simple steps. Also Read: Aadhaar To Soon Allow Mobile Number Updates From Home Through Aadhaar App

Before we get started, there are some prerequisites that you need to follow. Firstly, you should have your e-Aadhaar file in PDF format. The second thing you need is an Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, which you can download from Adobe’s official website for free. Also Read: New Aadhaar App Rolls Out For Android And iOS: Key Features Explained

Follow the steps below to download e-Aadhaar. Also Read: Aadhaar Cards Set For Major Tech Overhaul With AI, Blockchain, And Quantum Security

Download e-Aadhaar

Step 1: Open the uidai.gov.in website.

Step 2: Select the language. You can choose between English, Hindi, Marathi, and other languages.

Step 3: Tap on Download Aadhaar under the Get Aadhaar section.

Step 4: Tap on Download Aadhaar.

Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar number and enter the captch. Then tap on Send OTP to receive an OTP.

Step 6: Enter the OTP, confirm, and download the OTP.

Validate digital signature in e-Aadhaar

Step 1: Open the e-Aadhaar that you downloaded using the Adobe Reader. To do that, right-click on the e-Aadhaar and select Open with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Step 2: Look for the “Validity unknown” icon on your e-Aadhaar and right-click on it.

Step 3: Tap on Validate Signature from the pop-up.

Step 4: Once you follow the above step, a new window will pop up named the signature validation status window.

Step 5: Click on the Signature Properties button.

Step 9: Click on the ‘Show Signer’s Certificate’ option.

Step 10: Verify that there is a certification issued by the name ‘(n) Code Solutions CA 2014’.

Step 11: Now, on the Summary tab, click on Export.

Step 12: Click next to save the certificate on your PC.

Step 13: Once saved, tap on Next and then on Finish.

Step 14: Click on the ‘Trust’ tab, then tap on ‘Add to trusted certificate’. Now, select all three options under ‘Certified documents’ and click on ‘Ok’.

Step 15: Now, Click again on the Validate Signature option and close the window.

Note – Once ‘(n) Code Solutions CA 2024’ has been a trusted identity, any subsequent documents with digital signatures from CCA will be validated automatically when opened.