Aadhaar-Based E-Sign: How It Works and Why It Is Legally Valid

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:15:00 +0530

Aadhaar-based electronic signatures represent one of India’s most significant digital infrastructure achievements. By leveraging the Aadhaar identity platform for authentication, the eSign framework enables any individual with an Aadhaar number and a linked mobile phone to affix a legally binding signature to an electronic document, without physical presence, hardware tokens, or paper. The implications for contract execution, including rental agreements, are substantial.

This guide examines the complete eSign ecosystem: the technical architecture, the multi-layered legal framework that underpins its validity, the distinction between eSign and other forms of electronic and digital signatures, the specific application to rental agreements, and the practical considerations that both signers and relying parties should understand.

Aadhaar on Mittiyo

Aadhaar-Based E-Sign: How It Works and Why It Is Legally Valid