A digital signature certificate is a secure electronic document that provides strong identity authentication for individuals and businesses. It is solely issued by government-certified authorities. A digital signature certificate holder can use their e-signature to guarantee the authenticity and security of any online document, making it binding and tamper-proof. It also ensures that the message does not get altered in transit. This article will provide you with an overview of the documents required for individual, partnership, proprietorship, etc. to obtain an E-Digital Signature Certificate.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR INDIVIDUAL
Following are the documents required for DSC for individuals:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar and PAN Card.
- First two pages of the Bank Statement.
- The first two pages of Last Income Tax Return/ Audit Report and Annual Return/ Self Affidavit with Reason, if not available.
- Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card/Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR COMPANY
Following are the documents required for DSC for Company:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar and PAN Card.
- Organizational PAN Card.
- First two pages of the Bank Statement.
- Incorporation/Registration Certificate.
- First two pages of Bye Laws/MOA & AOA/Rules.
- The first two pages of Last Income Tax Return/ Audit Report and Annual Return/ Self Affidavit with Reason, if not available.
- Partnership Deed/Trust Deed/LLP/Agreement Containing the list of Partner/Signatories (2 Pages)
- Business Registration Certificate (S&E/ST/VAT)
- Authorized Signatory Proof (Broad Resolution)
- Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card/Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR PARTNERSHIP FIRM
Following are the documents required for DSC for Partnership Firm:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar and PAN Card.
- Organizational PAN Card.
- First two pages of the Bank Statement
- The first two pages of Last Income Tax Return/ Audit Report and Annual Return/ Self Affidavit with Reason, if not available
- The First two pages of Partnership Deed/Trust Deed/LLP/Agreement containing the list of Partner/Signatories.
- Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card/Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR PROPRIETORSHIP FIRM
Following are the documents required for DSC for Proprietorship Firm:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar and PAN Card.
- First two pages of the Bank Statement
- First two pages of the Bank Statement The first two pages of Last Income Tax Return/ Audit Report and Annual Return/ Self Affidavit with Reason, if not available.
- Business Registration Certificate (S&E/ST/VAT)
- Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity/Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR AOP/BOI
Following are the documents required for DSC for AOP/BOI:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar and PAN Card.
- Organizational PAN Card.
- First two pages of the Bank Statement
- Incorporation/Registration Certificate.
- First two pages of Bye Laws/MOA & AOA/Rules
- The first two pages of Last Income Tax Return/ Audit Report and Annual Return/ Self Affidavit with Reason, if not available
- Authorized Signatory Proof (Broad Resolution)
- Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity/Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR LLP
Following are the documents required for DSC for LLP:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar and PAN Card.
- Organizational PAN Card.
- First two pages of the Bank Statement.
- Incorporation/Registration Certificate.
- First two pages of Bye Laws/MOA & AOA/Rules.
- The first two pages of Last Income Tax Return/ Audit Report and Annual Return/ Self Affidavit with Reason, if not available.
- First two pages of Partnership Deed/Trust Deed/LLP/Agreement containing the list of Partner/Signatories.
- Authorized Signatory Proof (Broad Resolution).
- Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity/Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR NGO/TRUST
Following are the documents required for DSC for NGO/TRUST
- Applicant’s Aadhaar and PAN Card.
- Organizational PAN Card.
- First two pages of the Bank Statement.
- Incorporation/Registration Certificate.
- First two pages of Bye Laws/MOA & AOA/Rules.
- The first two pages of Last Income Tax Return/ Audit Report and Annual Return/ Self Affidavit with Reason, if not available.
- First two pages of Partnership Deed/Trust Deed/LLP/Agreement containing the list of Partner/Signatories.
- Authorized Signatory Proof (Broad Resolution).
- Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity/Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR NON-RESIDENT INDIAN
Following are the documents required for DSC for Non-Resident Indians:
- Attested copy of applicant’s passport (Front & Back) by the Country’s embassy.
- Attested copy of PAN, if available.
- Attested copy of applicant’s Visa.
- Copy of applicant’s driving license.
- Attested a copy of the applicant’s Resident Permit.
- Bank Statement with Signature & Seal.
DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE FOR FOREIGN NATIONAL
Following are the documents required for DSC for Foreign National:
- Passport of the applicant.
- VISA (In case the applicant is not in his/her native country)
- Applicant’s ID Proof.
- Applicant’s Address Proof.
- Personal contact details of the applicant.
- Verification of the applicant (Video, Mobile, and email verification).
DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE FOR FOREIGN ORGANIZATION
Following are the documents required for DSC for Foreign Organization:
- Copy of Applicant’s Employee ID Proof.
- Copy of Address proof of the Organization.
- Copy of Authorization letter of the Organization.
- Copy of Registration Document.
- Details of the applicant and the Organization.
- Verification of the applicant (Video, Mobile, and email verification).
