Digital Signature for MCA, Income Tax Returns & GST

Frequently Asked Questions

How to submit the application form:-
  • Please click on individual DSC by PAN tab from the dashboard page.
  • Fill up the all details required.
  • After filling up all the details click on Save & Apply button.
Complete eSign verification:-
  • Once the application is submitted, user needs to complete eSign verification.
  • Click on the check box Agreement consent and generate the OTP.
  • Check SMS on registered mobile number for OTP
  • Enter the same KYC pin which was set while submitting the form.
  • After entering the OTP and KYC pin click on sign document.
Upload document:-
  • Please check the registered email ID for uploading document link. Click on the link to upload document ID card and address proof.
  • While submitting the form, it will automatically redirect to upload document page.
Do video verification:-
  • Check registered email ID for video verification link, once the email verification is done. (Note:- In video, applicant should show his PAN Card and both sides of Aadhaar Card / Address proof and bring it closer to the camera so that it is clearly readable by verification officers.)
  • Click on the video verification link and enter your application ID & date of birth.
  • Enter the captcha and click on next.
  • In video, Applicant needs to read proper script, which is displayed on the screen.
  • Click on view button to check the applicant's video then click on submit button.
Do email verification:-
  • User will get a link to verify email ID on their registered email ID.
How to submit the application form:-
  • Please click on individual DSC by Aadhaar tab from the dashboard page.
  • Fill up the all details required.
  • After fill up the all details click on Save & Apply button.
Complete eSign verification:-
  • Once the application is submitted, user needs to complete eSign verification.
  • Click on the check box Agreement consent and generate the OTP.
  • Check SMS on registered mobile number for OTP
  • Enter the same KYC pin which was set while submitting the form.
  • After entering the OTP and KYC pin click on sign document.
Do video verification:-
  • Check registered email ID for video verification link, once the email verification is done.
  • Click on the video verification link and enter your application ID & date of birth.
  • Enter the captcha and click on next.
  • In video, Applicant needs to read proper script, which is displayed on the screen.
  • Click on view button to check the applicant's video then click on submit button.
Do email verification:-
  • User will get a link to verify email ID on their registered email ID.
How to submit the Organization application form:-
  • Click on Apply DSC by Organization tab from the dashboard page.
  • Fill up the all details required.
  • After filling up all the details click on Save & Apply button.
Complete eSign verification:-
  • Once the application is submitted, user needs to complete eSign verification.
  • Click on the check box Agreement consent and generate the OTP.
  • Check SMS on registered mobile number for OTP
  • Enter the same KYC pin which was set while submitting the form.
  • After entering the OTP and KYC pin click on sign document.
Upload document:-
  • Please check the registered email ID for uploading document link. Click on the link to upload required document as per organization. For more details click on Documents tab from FAQ.
  • While submitting the form, it will automatically redirect to upload document page.
Do video verification:-
  • Check registered email ID for video verification link, once the email verification is done. (Note:- In video, applicant should show his PAN Card , Organizations Document and bring it closer to the camera so that it is clearly readable by verification officers.)
  • Click on the video verification link and enter your application ID & date of birth.
  • Enter the captcha and click on next.
  • In video, Applicant needs to read proper script, which is displayed on the screen.
  • Click on view button to check the applicant's video then click on submit button.
Do email verification:-
  • User will get a link to verify email ID on their registered email ID.
If you have received damaged or missing items, please call us on 7506000995 or write to us at sales@vsign.in for quick resolution.
As soon as all the processes are completed, the DSC token will be couriered to the address mentioned in your login.
If you have received damaged or missing items, please call us on 7506000995 or write to us at sales@vsign.in for quick resolution.
The invoice can be downloaded from the Purchase history 7 days after placing an order with us.
You can esign from the provided link - https://ca.vsign.in/esigndscapplicationform to complete your application
Vsign has its presence in PAN India.
For any payment related queries, please write to us on sales@vsign.in.
The payment modes available are –
  1. Internet banking
  2. Debit / credit cards
  3. UPI Payments
In the case of individual PAN based DSC
  1. PAN Card
  2. Aadhaar Card
  3. Applicant Photograph

For individual Aadhaar based DSC, no documents are required

In the case of Organization DSC

  • Proprietorship Firm
    • Copy of Business Registration Certificate (S&E / VAT / ST)
    • Copy of statement of bank account (First and second page)
    • Copy of ITR accompanied by computation of income/financial statement (Front side page-1)
    • Individual/Proprietor should be submitted. In case, the tax return has not been submitted, the Individual/Proprietor should provide a self-signed affidavit stating the reason.
    • The bank account should be in the name of the organization
  • Partnership Firm
    • Copy of partnership deed (Max of first three pages including list of partners and authorized signatories)
    • Copy of PAN card (Front side)
    • Copy of statement of bank account (First and second page)
    • Copy of ITR accompanied by computation of income/financial statement pertaining to last financial year (First and second page)
  • Corporate Entities
    • Copy of Company Pan Card (Front side)
    • Copy of certificate of incorporation
    • Copy of article and memorandum of association
    • Copy of statement of bank account (First and second page)
    • The copy of audit report along with the annual return pertaining to last financial year (First and second page)
    • The authorized representatives for forwarding / certifying the application form for DSC should be duly authorized by the resolution of the board of directors
    • Certified copy of organizational ID proof of authorized signatory
  • DGFT
    • GST Certificate
    • Company Pan Card
    • Applicant Pan Card
    • Applicant Employee ID Card
    • Authorized Employee ID Card
    • Board Resolution in Company letterhead authorizing the concerned director to get digital signature certificate
    • List of Directors
    • Applicant Photograph in jpg form
    • Authority Letter from a director in case the applicant is not a director
    • IEC Certificate
  • Bank
    • Copy of Applicant’s Bank ID Card / Letter from Organization / Pay Slip
    • Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card / Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity
    • Copy of Organizational PAN Card
    • Copy of PAN Card of Applicant, if PAN provided
  • Government
    • Copy of Applicant’s Bank ID Card / Letter from Organization / Pay Slip
    • Authorized Signatory Organizational ID Card / Self-Attested Letter of Organizational Identity
    • Copy of Organizational PAN Card
    • Copy of PAN Card of Applicant, if PAN provided
You can esign from the provided link - https://ca.vsign.in/esigndscapplicationform to complete your application

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