How to Download Digitally Signed Government Certificates
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The Era of Digital Signatures
In Rajasthan, manual ink signatures on caste, income, and domicile certificates are a thing of the past. Certificates are now digitally signed by the Tehsildar or SDO. This means the PDF file itself is the original document, and you can print it as many times as you want without needing it notarized.
Downloading via SSO Portal
If you applied through an eMitra, they will give you a printed copy. However, you can download the original PDF yourself:
- Log in to your Rajasthan SSO (Single Sign-On) account.
- Click on the eMitra app icon.
- Navigate to Services > Certificate / Output Delivery.
- Enter your Token Number or Receipt Number (provided when you applied).
- Download the PDF file.
How to Validate the Digital Signature
When you open the downloaded PDF in Google Chrome, you might see a yellow question mark over the signature indicating "Signature Not Verified." To fix this and get the green checkmark (✓):
- You must open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader on a desktop/laptop. (Mobile viewers cannot validate signatures).
- Click on the signature panel.
- Click "Signature Properties" > "Show Signer's Certificate" > "Trust".
- Check "Add to Trusted Certificates" and confirm.
- Click "Validate Signature." It will turn green. Now you can take a color printout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, because the QR code on the certificate can be scanned by any authority to verify authenticity. However, color prints are preferred for counseling.
You can visit the eMitra where you applied; they can search your application history using your Jan Aadhaar number.
Conclusion
Digital certificates offer incredible convenience. By learning to navigate the SSO portal and validate digital signatures in Adobe Reader, you maintain full control over your critical documents.
Written by Global Emitra Shop Editorial Team
Our editorial team researches and publishes educational resources, government service guides, and digital service information for students and citizens across Rajasthan.
