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Required Documents & Authority Letters
Check the documents required for your entity type, then download the matching authority letter and utility for your Certifying Authority partner.
Individual (Indian)
- Scan copy of PAN Card (mandatory for IncomeTax users)
- Address proof – Aadhaar Card
- Email ID and mobile number
Foreign Individual
- Scanned copy of valid Passport
- Scanned copy of PAN (if entered in portal)
- Address proof – Passport / OCI Passport / Government-issued ID / Bank details / Utility bills (≤ 3 months) / Embassy document
- Passport size photo
- Email ID and mobile number
Proprietorship Firm
- PAN card of Applicant
- Passport size photo
- GST Registration certificate
- Email ID and mobile number
- Aadhaar card
Partnership Firm
- PAN card of Applicant
- Passport size photo
- GST Registration certificate
- Authorisation letter
- Signatory ID proof
- Partnership deed / list of partners
- Email ID and mobile number
- Aadhaar card
Private Limited / Ltd
- PAN card of Applicant
- Passport size photo
- GST Registration certificate
- Authorisation letter
- Signatory ID proof
- Email ID and mobile number
- Master data (MCA List)
- Aadhaar card
NGO / Trust / AOP
- PAN card of Applicant
- Passport size photo
- GST Registration certificate
- Authorisation letter
- Signatory ID proof
- List of deed
- Email ID and mobile number
- Aadhaar card
Certifying Authorities
Authority Letters & Utilities
Download authority letters and matching utilities for our supported Certifying Authority partners.
CNote: Panta Sign and Capricorn utilities are hosted on partner servers, so they will download with their original filenames.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What documents are required for a DSC?
The required documents depend on your entity type. For individuals, you need PAN, address proof, photo, email, and mobile. Organizations need additional documents like registration certificates, authorization letters, and signatory ID proof.
2. Are different documents required for organization DSC applications?
Yes, organizations must provide entity-specific documents such as certificate of incorporation, partnership deed, or trust deed, along with an authorization letter and signatory proof.
3. Do I need an authority letter for an organization DSC?
Yes. An authority letter on the organization’s letterhead is required to authorize the signatory to apply for and use the DSC on behalf of the entity.
4. Can I apply for a DSC online?
Yes, you can apply for a DSC entirely online. The process includes document submission, Aadhaar OTP verification, and video verification, all done remotely.
5. What should I do if I am unsure which documents are required?
Contact our support team. We can confirm the exact DSC documents list based on your entity type and intended usage.