Aadhaar-Based e-Sign vs Regular e-Sign for Legal Documents: What's the Difference?

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Why Add e-Signing to Your e-Stamp Order?

When you opt for Print on e-Stamp Service, you can now also add e-Signing directly to the same order on estamper.in — so your document is printed, signed, and ready, without a separate signing workflow. A signing trial is shared with you once opted for and purchased, so you can see exactly how it works before signatories sign.

Regular E-Sign — ₹119 per Signatory

Regular E-Sign verifies each signatory via a one-time password (OTP) sent to their email or mobile number. It's fast, low-cost, and suitable for most everyday agreements — rent agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and similar documents where a straightforward electronic signature is enough.

Aadhaar-Based E-Sign — ₹129 per Signatory

Aadhaar-based e-Sign verifies the signatory's identity directly against their Aadhaar record (via OTP or biometric authentication linked to UIDAI), producing a signature with a stronger identity-verification trail. This is the preferred option for higher-stakes documents — property-related agreements, powers of attorney, and documents likely to face scrutiny during registration or in court.

Document TypeStamp Duty
FactorRegular E-Sign vs Aadhaar-Based E-Sign
Price₹119/signatory vs ₹129/signatory
Verification MethodEmail/Mobile OTP vs Aadhaar-linked OTP or biometric
Identity StrengthBasic vs Strong, government ID-backed
Best ForEveryday agreements vs property, POA & high-value documents
Signatories per OrderUp to 10 for either option

How It Works on estamper.in

After choosing Print on e-Stamp Service, select whether e-Signing is required — No, E-Sign, or Aadhar Based E-Sign. Choose the number of signatories (up to 10), then provide each signatory's email address or mobile number. Each signatory receives their own signing link once the document is ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is e-Signing legally valid in India?

Yes. Electronic signatures, including Aadhaar-based e-Sign, are recognised under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and are legally valid for the vast majority of documents.

Can different signatories use different e-Sign types?

The e-Signing option selected applies to all signatories added on that order. If different signatories need different verification methods, place separate orders.

What happens if a signatory doesn't respond?

The document remains pending signature from that signatory. Contact estamper.in support if you need to resend a signing link or update a signatory's contact details.

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