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India recognizes electronic signatures as legally valid. Under the IT law, documents can be notarized electronically by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA). You can find authorized certifying authorities on the Controller of Certifying Authorities website.

It recognizes electronic records as documentary evidence. Section 65-B of the act makes the e-signature admissible in Courts. Section 67 A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 propounds that the signatory has to prove that the e-signature belongs to him/her in any case wherever the dispute regarding e-signatures arises.

ESignatures are legally valid and admissible in the court of law. The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) confirms that signed agreements cannot be denied enforceability merely because they are concluded electronically.

An encrypted ?hash? (a string of data) that's specific to the signed document is then created. The person responsible for sending the document is then able to ?match? this hash with a public digital certificate, thus verifying the signature.

Steps to apply for a Digital Signature Certificate STEP 1: Log on and select your type of entity. ... STEP 2: Fill the necessary details. ... STEP 3: Proof of identity and address. ... STEP 4: Payment for DSC. ... STEP 5: Post the documents required.

Yes eSign is perfectly legal in India. This is explicitly laid down in the Information Technology Act, 2000 and implicitly laid down - for Contracts - in the Contract Act, 1872.

Click the 'Signatures' tab and 'add new' to create an electronic signature. Choose from the menu of three different types depending on how you want to create your signature. You can upload a file, line draw or choose a pre-formatted option. Follow this guide to How to Create an Electronic Signature to find out more.