Clarification on Tick Mark in Digitally Signed Government Documents

🔐 Clarification on Tick Mark in Digitally Signed Government Documents

The Department of Electronics & IT has issued a clarification regarding the absence of tick marks in digitally signed PDF documents.

With the latest versions of e-Office (v5.6 and above), digital signature details will appear only within the original digital version of the document. However, the printed version will no longer show a green tick mark or any visual indicator beside the signature.

This update has led to confusion among both officials and the public. As per ISO 32000-1 PDF standards, digital signature validity should be verified using the document itself and not with any visual tick or mark.

📌 Important Notes:

• No tick marks (green or any color) will appear next to digital signatures in printed documents.
• Signature validity must be verified digitally using Adobe Acrobat Reader's Signature Panel or Status Bar.
• Kerala State IT Mission will publish a full guide on signature verification at: https://itmission.kerala.gov.in

📄 Download the Government Order (PDF):

• Click here to download the official order (PDF)

Officials and public users are requested to adapt to the updated method of digital verification and avoid confusion related to printed signature displays.