N/A
Free
Anyone
Individuals who cannot sign (illiterate, disabled)
Ensure thumb is clean and dry.
Males: Left thumb. Females: Right thumb (general convention).
Press thumb on ink pad evenly.
Press thumb firmly on designated box (don't smudge).
Lift thumb straight up to avoid smearing.
Get witness signature if required by document.
To update details on your Thumb Impression Guide — 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 Thumb Impression Guide (https://www.india.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 Thumb Impression Guide.
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 Thumb Impression Guide 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://www.india.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Thumb Impression Guide", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Thumb Impression Guide 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 Thumb Impression Guide, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://www.india.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 Thumb Impression Guide is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Convention: Males use left thumb, females use right thumb.
Yes, thumb impression is legally equivalent to signature.
Yes, but signature is preferred. Thumb impression may raise questions.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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