Official Download & Printing Guide

Approved e-District certificates feature a digital signature and secure QR code, which hold full legal validity. Once the district administration approves your application, you can download the final certified PDF document directly from the portal. This guide explains how to download and print your certificates.

Step-by-step Download Instructions

To retrieve your approved certificate in PDF format, follow these steps:

1. Log into your citizen account on your state's official e-District portal (ensure the URL ends in .gov.in).
2. Navigate to the **"Track Application"** or **"View Status of Application"** section in your dashboard.
3. Locate your completed application from the history list and click on the reference number.
4. If the status is marked as "Delivered" or "Approved", a link labeled **"Download Certificate"** or **"Print Certificate"** will be active. Click on it.
5. The digital certificate will open as a PDF. Save the file to your device and print it on a standard A4 sheet.

Verifying the Digital Signature

When you open the downloaded PDF certificate in Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may see a question mark icon indicating "Signature Not Verified". To validate the digital signature on your computer:

• Click on the signature block in the PDF.
• Select **"Signature Properties"** and click **"Show Signer's Certificate"**.
• Navigate to the **"Trust"** tab and click **"Add to Trusted Certificates"**.
• Click "OK" and then select **"Validate Signature"**. The question mark will change to a green checkmark, confirming the document's authenticity.

CSC and Lokvani Centre Printing

If you do not have a printer at home, you can visit a local Common Service Centre (CSC) or Lokvani kiosk. Provide the operator with your application reference number. They can log into the service system, verify the approval, and print the certified document for you for a nominal government-regulated fee.