How DigiLocker Property Verification Works in India
Published: April 2026 | By: WallsNFences Team | Read time: 5 min
India's property market loses thousands of crores annually to fraud — fake sellers, forged documents, and impersonators who pose as legitimate owners. WallsNFences addresses this at the source by making DigiLocker-backed identity verification mandatory for every user on the platform.
This guide explains exactly how the process works, what it verifies, and why it matters.
What is DigiLocker?
DigiLocker is a digital document wallet launched by the Government of India under the Digital India programme. It is operated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and linked to a citizen's Aadhaar number.
Key facts:
- Over 250 million registered users as of 2024
- Documents stored in DigiLocker carry the same legal validity as physical originals under the IT Act, 2000
- Supported by over 1,600 issuer organizations including CBSE, NTA, regional transport authorities, and state revenue departments
- Used for Aadhaar-linked e-KYC across banking, insurance, and government services
Why WallsNFences Uses DigiLocker
Property fraud typically succeeds because there is no friction between a fraudster and a legitimate-looking listing. Traditional platforms verify nothing — any email address can post any property.
WallsNFences requires DigiLocker verification before a user can:
- List a property for sale or rent
- Contact a seller to request owner information
- Submit a purchase enquiry on any listing
This creates a verified-only marketplace where every action is tied to a government-authenticated identity.
How to Get Verified: Step by Step
Step 1 — Create your WallsNFences account
Sign up using your mobile number or email address. At this point your account is unverified — you can browse listings but cannot list or contact sellers.
Step 2 — Initiate DigiLocker verification
From your account dashboard, click "Verify with DigiLocker". You will be redirected to the DigiLocker OAuth authorization page.
Step 3 — Authenticate with your Aadhaar-linked mobile
DigiLocker sends a one-time password (OTP) to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to proceed.
Step 4 — Authorize document access
WallsNFences requests read access to your identity documents — specifically your name, date of birth, and Aadhaar-verified address. We do not store your Aadhaar number. We only confirm that your identity has been verified by the Government of India.
Step 5 — Verification complete
Your WallsNFences account is now linked to a verified identity. A verified badge appears on your profile. You can now list properties or request seller contact information.
What Verification Confirms
DigiLocker verification confirms:
| What is checked | How it is verified | |---|---| | Legal name | Aadhaar-linked identity | | Date of birth | Aadhaar record | | Mobile number ownership | OTP to Aadhaar-registered mobile | | Indian residency | DigiLocker account linked to Indian Aadhaar |
What it does not do: DigiLocker verification does not confirm property ownership. That is handled separately through document upload and admin review of title deeds, sale agreements, and NOCs.
What Happens if Verification Fails?
If DigiLocker cannot verify your identity (Aadhaar not linked to a mobile, expired OTP, technical error), you will need to contact WallsNFences support for manual verification. Manual verification requires uploading a government-issued photo ID and proof of address directly.
Why This Matters for Buyers
When you contact a seller through WallsNFences, you know:
- The seller's identity has been confirmed by the Government of India
- Their property documents have been reviewed by our admin team
- They are a real person at a real address — not a scammer or impersonator
This is why WallsNFences is able to operate without spam calls — there are no anonymous enquiries, no data brokers, and no lead-selling to telemarketing agencies.
Ready to get verified? Create your WallsNFences account and complete DigiLocker verification in under 5 minutes.