Overview#
The Digilocker API category provides secure access to India's MeriPehchaan digital identity platform, enabling applications to retrieve and verify users' official documents and credentials with their consent. These APIs facilitate seamless integration with the government's digital document repository, allowing businesses to streamline KYC processes, verify identities, and access authenticated documents while maintaining user privacy and data security.Parent Category: Root
Child Categories:
APIs in this category: Initialize, Get Status, List Documents, Download Document
Key Capabilities#
Main Functionality
The Digilocker APIs enable secure, consent-based access to users' digital documents stored in the MeriPehchaan platform (formerly DigiLocker). These APIs allow applications to initialize connections with users' accounts, check connection status, retrieve document listings, and download specific documents—all while maintaining proper authorization and data privacy protocols.
Secure Document Access
Access users' official documents and certificates stored in their DigiLocker accounts through the MeriPehchaan platform with proper authentication and consent mechanisms.
Document Verification
Verify the authenticity of government-issued documents and credentials directly from the source, eliminating the need for physical document verification.
Paperless Workflows
Enable end-to-end digital processes by integrating verified digital documents into your application workflows, reducing manual verification steps and paperwork.
Common Use Cases#
Streamline KYC verification during customer onboarding by accessing verified identity documents
Automate loan application processes by retrieving income proof and address documents
Verify educational credentials for employment background checks
Integration Considerations#
Best Practices
Always implement proper user consent flows before accessing any documents
Store only the minimum necessary document data and follow data retention policies
Implement robust error handling to manage connection issues with the DigiLocker service
Use secure storage for any downloaded documents and implement proper access controls
Consider implementing document caching strategies to improve performance while respecting TTL limits
All API calls require explicit user consent which expires after a defined period
Document access is subject to DigiLocker's rate limiting and fair usage policies
Some document types may have restrictions on downloading or storing locally
Integration requires registration and approval as an authorized DigiLocker partner
API responses may change as the MeriPehchaan platform evolves
How APIs in this Category Work Together#
The Digilocker APIs are designed to work in a sequential flow, starting with initialization and ending with document retrieval. Each API builds upon the previous one to create a complete document access workflow while maintaining proper authorization and consent management.Key Integration Patterns:Initialize + Get Status: Begin by initializing a connection to a user's DigiLocker account, then check the connection status to ensure proper authorization before proceeding.
Get Status + List Documents: After confirming a valid connection, retrieve a list of available documents in the user's DigiLocker account to present options to the user.
List Documents + Download Document: Once specific documents are identified from the list, use the document IDs to download the actual document content for verification or processing.
Identity Verification: Combines with Digilocker to create robust KYC solutions by matching retrieved documents with other identity verification methods.
OCR & Document Processing: Works with Digilocker to extract and process information from downloaded documents for automated data entry.
eSignature: Pairs with Digilocker to create end-to-end digital document workflows where verified documents can be electronically signed.
