Standard photo/signature requirements and digital document storage
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Free
All Indian residents
Everyone applying for government documents and services
Size: 35mm x 45mm, white/light background, 80% face coverage, no glasses, neutral expression, recent (within 6 months).
Sign in black ink on white paper, within 3cm x 1cm box, consistent signature across all documents.
Scan or photograph at 200-300 DPI, JPEG format, file size 10-50 KB for most applications.
Download DigiLocker app or visit digilocker.gov.in, register with Aadhaar and mobile number.
Link Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, Vehicle RC, education certificates to DigiLocker.
Access all linked documents digitally, share via eSign, accepted by most government departments.
To update details on your Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker (https://digilocker.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://digilocker.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://digilocker.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Photo/Signature Guidelines & DigiLocker is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Yes, documents in DigiLocker are legally valid and equivalent to physical documents as per IT Act 2000.
Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, Vehicle RC, education certificates, and many other government-issued documents.
Yes, it's a government initiative with secure cloud storage and Aadhaar-based authentication.
No, biometric data (like your photograph, fingerprints, and iris scan) cannot be updated online. You must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or an authorized enrollment center physically to get a new photo clicked.
You can do this online via the NSDL or UTIITSL portals by choosing the 'Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data' option. You will need to upload a scanned copy of your new signature and relevant identity proofs.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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