eMudhra unveiled the new version of eSign services (version 3.0), that offer users an innovative way to sign documents in no time using cloud-based electronic signatures generated via offline e-KYC mechanism.
The licensed Certifying Authority under the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), eMudhra is India’s first licensed e-Signature Service Provider (ESP) to launch the new eSign services.
Giving customers a respite from the paper-based e-KYC (Know Your Customer)verification also the use of electronic signatures, the new eSign services provided the user with a power to create an e-KYC account, which is valid for two years, and e-verification for the credentials will have to be done only once.
This newly cloud based signing process eliminates the requirement of complicated hardware (USB Token) or client software to complete digital signing mandates of the user.
Vijay Kumar, Head – Technology, eMudhra says, “The new eSign in its revived form is very transformative and will go a long way in driving the paperless initiatives of government as well as private institutions. We are thankful to the Controller of Certifying Authorities for bringing in this proactive reform in the eSign ecosystem.”
V. Srinivasan, Chairman, eMudhra says, “As the new eSign is cloud based, it can facilitate e-Signatures from mobile devices, thereby taking digital transformation to the next level. We expect significant uptake of the new eSign across multiple industries such as BFSI, education, healthcare and many more.”
