1. What types of signatures are offered by JioSign?

JioSign supports two types of signatures:

• e-Signature – is an OTP based signature method in which every e-Signature is validated with a countersign from JioSign, which can also be validated also by seeing the signature properties.
• Aadhaar eSign. A comprehensive signature method designed for India. Aadhaar eSign is directly linked to your Aadhaar identity and equated with handwritten signature by Indian IT Act.
• DSC Token. A Digital Signature Certificate stored on USB can be used to perform the signing.  DSC Token is issued by the CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities, India) and can be obtained from any CCA approved e-Signature provider. You can read more from CCA website.

2. What is an e-Signature?

e-Signature is an OTP based signature in which every e-Signature done by a participant is countersigned by JioSign. This ensures that the signatures are tampered with, then the document will become tamper-evident. e-Signature verifies a user’s identity based on their email ID or mobile number verified through OTP.

3. What is Aadhaar eSign?

Aadhaar eSign digital signature directly linked to your Aadhaar identity, providing unmatched security and authenticity. With Aadhaar eSign, you can sign nearly any document with the same confidence as using a physical signature (as defined by the guidelines of the Information Technology Act, 2000). All you need is your Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to it.

4. What is a DSC?

JioSign supports digital signatures made through a CCA issued DSC (Digital Signing Certificate) token. To get a Class 2 or Class 3 DSC, please approach one of the licensed CAs (http://www.cca.gov.in/licensed_ca.html).

5. What is a document signer certificate?

Document Signer Certificates offer the possibility of acquiring certificates in the name of your organization to facilitate the automatic signing of PDF documents, covering a broad range of potential use cases such as invoices, tax statements, and employee records, among others. By automating this process, your organization can streamline document handling and reduce the burden of manual signing procedures, saving valuable time and effort. Document signer eliminates the need for physical storage or hardware tokens, making it more convenient for signatories to sign electronic documents remotely.

Please note that document signer certificate is only available to API users on JioSign. Please contact the sales team for access.