Legal framework in India
The Information Technology Act, 2000 (with its 2008 amendment) recognizes electronic signatures in Section 5: where a law requires a signature, an electronic one satisfies it if it meets authentication standards. Section 3A defines the accepted methods.
Legal framework
Information Technology Act, 2000
What makes a signature valid in India?
The law excludes certain documents such as negotiable instruments, powers of attorney, wills and the sale of immovable property. For the rest, Firmiu backs each signature with IP, device, location and verification.
How to sign documents in India
Upload your PDF
Upload the document and enter the name and email of the person who must sign.
The signer receives a link
They get an email with a unique link and a verification code.
Signed document
The PDF is signed with its audit trail, ready to download.
Frequently asked questions
- Are electronic signatures legal in India?
- Yes. The IT Act, 2000 recognizes them with full legal validity.
- Are there excluded documents?
- Yes: negotiable instruments, powers of attorney, wills and sale of immovable property, among others.
- Do courts accept signed documents?
- Yes, they presume their validity when they comply with the IT Act.
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