Digilocker services now available on WhatsApp. Check details

In a major initiative to make Government services accessible, inclusive, transparent and simple, MyGov today announced that citizens will now be able to use the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp to access the Digilocker service. This includes creating and authenticating their Digilocker account, downloading documents such as PAN card, driving license, vehicle registration certificate, among others, all on WhatsApp.




“Government under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been working for “Ease of Living” through Digital India. In this context, the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp is a major step to ensure governance and government services at the fingertips of citizens.MyGov Helpdesk, will now offer a suite of services for integrated citizen support and efficient governance, starting with Digilocker services,” a PIB release said announcing the services.

Users can access these services by simply sending a message on the WhatsApp number +91 9013151515. The new service will enable citizens to access the following documents with ease and convenience, from the safety of their homes.

PAN card
Driving License
CBSE Class X Passing Certificate
Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
Insurance Policy – Two Wheeler
Class X Marksheet
Class XII Marksheet
Insurance Policy Document ( Life and Non life available on digilocker)

Since its launch in March 2020, the MyGov Helpdesk (earlier known as MyGov Corona Helpdesk) on WhatsApp has served as a critical instrument in fighting Covid-19 pandemic by offering people authentic sources of Covid-related information, along with critical uses like vaccine appointment bookings and vaccine certificate downloads.

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So far over 80 million people have reached out to the helpdesk, over 33 million vaccine certificates have been downloaded, and millions of vaccination appointments have been booked across the country.