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eSign — Digital Signatures for All What is eSign? eSign is an online electronic signature service in India, legally recognized under the IT Act 2000. Unlike physical digital signature certificates, eSign is Aadhaar-based and can be obtained instantly—eliminating the need to visit certification authorities. How eSign Works Process Flow Document Upload: User uploads document needing signature Aadhaar Authentication: Identity verification via OTP/biometric Signing: Cryptographic signature applied to document Certificate Generation: Signed PDF returned Verification: Anyone can verify signature validity Technical Details Standard: X.509 certificate based Algorithm: RSA 2048-bit encryption Certificate Validity: Typically 1-2 years Legal Standing: Same as handwritten signature (Section 5, IT Act) Use Cases Personal Property Documents: Register property online Legal Agreements: Contracts, affidavits Government Services: Submit forms digitally Business MCA filings: Company incorporation, annual returns GST Returns: Signed tax submissions Bank Documents: Loan applications, agreements Employment Contracts: Remote hiring Government Digital Locker: Sign stored documents Aadhaar Services: Update requests Income Tax: ITR verification eSign Service Providers ###MCA-Authorized ...