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Digital Signature For DGFT\u00a0<\/h1>

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Directorate of General Foreign Trade (DGFT) Digital Signature\u00a0is one of the many types of Digital Signature Certificates.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>DGFT Digital Signature Certification\u00a0<\/span>is for importers and exporters.\u00a0A Digital Signature authenticates electronic documents in a similar manner a handwritten signature authenticates printed documents. This signature cannot be forged and it asserts that a named person wrote or otherwise agreed to the document to which the signature is attached. The recipient of a digitally signed message can verify that the message originated from the person whose signature is attached to the document and that the message has not been altered either intentionally or accidentally since it was signed. Also, the signer of a document cannot later disown it by claiming that the signature was forged. In other words, Digital Signatures enable the “authentication” and \u201cnon-repudiation\u201d of digital messages, assuring the recipient of a digital message of both the identity of the sender and the integrity of the message. A DGFT Digital Signature Certification is issued by a Certification Authority (CA) and is signed with the CA’s private key.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO GET DGFT DSC:<\/span><\/h1><\/div>

DGFT DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE:<\/span><\/h1><\/div>

1. Application Form duly filled in with blue Inc. (Please find application form in\u00a0Downloads\u00a0Link)<\/span><\/p>

2. Applicant\u2019s Self Attested Passport Size Photograph.<\/span><\/p>

3. Banker or Gazetted officer Attested Applicant PAN copy.<\/span><\/p>

4. Banker or Gazetted officer Attested Applicant ADDRESS PROOF copy.<\/span><\/p>

5.\u00a0<\/span>Banker Attested Company Bank Statement (For 3 months).<\/span><\/p>

6. Self Attested (With Designation Seal) Company PAN Copy.<\/span><\/p>

7. Self Attested (With Designation Seal) Company VAT or Service TAX or LABOUR Registration copy.<\/span><\/p>

8. Self Attested (With Designation Seal) Company Latest IT Return Acknowledgement .<\/span><\/p>

9. Self Attested (With Designation Seal) Company IEC Registration Copy.<\/span><\/p>

10. Self Attested (With Designation Seal) Company Incorporation Certificate For Ltd Company.<\/span><\/p>

11. Self Attested (With Designation Seal) Company MOA For Ltd Company.<\/span><\/p>

12. Self Attested (With Designation Seal) Partnership Deep for Partnership company.<\/span><\/p>

IMPORTANT NOTES :<\/span><\/p>

With the above documents the following conditions will apply.<\/span><\/p>

I. Validation of signature on application forms:\u00a0At least one identity or address proof should contain signature of applicant. If absent, subscribers should submit their signatures validated by the bank where they hold a bank account.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

II. Validity of the Address Proof:<\/span>\u00a0In case of any utility bills like electricity, water, gas, and telephone bill, in the name of the applicant , the recent proof, but not earlier than 3 months from the date of application should be attached.The Address in the Address Proof Should match to the Address filled in the Application Form.<\/span><\/p>

III. All signatures including DSC Applicant and authorized person should be with blue ink only.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

IV. The Name, designation, office address and contact number of the attesting officer should be clearly visible.<\/span><\/p>

V. The mobile number and E-mail ID of DSC applicant in the DSC application form is mandatory and should be unique.<\/span><\/p>

VI. Section 3 of Application form should contain signature of applicant and Section 4 should contain<\/span><\/p>

Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Electronic Filing of<\/span><\/h2>

What is a Digital Certificate?<\/b>
A digital certificate is like the identity of an individual, when the person transacts\/interacts through the internet, it uniquely identifies any individual on the internet. It consists of an electronic file called “key pairs” containing the ‘Private key’ and ‘Public key’ of the individual to whom the certificates belongs, which is digitally signed by the CA(Certifying Authority) to become a legally valid Digital Certificate\/Digital ID.<\/p>

What is a Digital Signature?<\/b>
A Digital Signature is the electronic equivalent of a physical signature and can be used to electronically sign any document or transaction. One needs to have a valid digital certificate to create a digital signature.<\/p>

Digital Certificates and DGFT<\/b>
Digital Certificates for the importer and exporter community can be used to securely log on to the DGFT Online License Filing Application and can be used to electronically sign the License Application Form, which is filled online. It ensures that the data is secure and cannot be viewed or altered by any unauthorized person. It will also improve on response time taken while applying for a license with DGFT.<\/p>

What are the benefits of using Digital Certificates?<\/b>
A Digital Certificate can be used to electronically sign any document or transaction. It ensures that the data is secured and is not viewed or altered by any unauthorized person. It will also improve on response time taken while applying for a license with DGFT. Digital Certificates issued by a valid Indian CA hold good in a court of law in accordance to the Indian IT Act 2000.<\/p>

What are the Precautions to be taken with Digital Certificates?<\/b>
Since Digital Signatures have legal validity and are at par with physical signatures, it is the responsibility of the certificate holder to keep his certificate safely and not share it with any individual. Recommended is USB Token for storing the certificates securely. Also, in case the certificate is lost or the iKey is stolen, it is the responsibility of the individual to revoke his certificate and obtain a new one. Certificates issued will be valid for a period of one year and need to be renewed after a\u00a0<\/p>

What is the required<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Documents<\/i><\/b> for DGFT digital signature<\/h2>
Upload\u00a0requisite documents in digital format (GIF\/JPG)<\/u>\u00a0as detailed below<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
A<\/strong><\/td>Documents for Proprietorship firms<\/strong><\/td>
  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Proprietor.<\/li>
  • Copy of PAN card of the Proprietor.<\/li>
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)\/Voter\u2019s I-Card\/ Driving Licence\/UID (Aadhar card) (any one of these).<\/li>
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental\/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented\/ leased; or latest electricity \/telephone bill.<\/li>
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A(I)\/ Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of applicant and A\/C No.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
B<\/strong><\/td>Documents for Partnership firm<\/strong><\/td>
  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Managing Partner.<\/li>
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity.<\/li>
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)\/Voter\u2019s I-Card \/UID (Aadhar Card) \/Driving Licence\/PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner signing the application.<\/li>
  • Copy of Partnership Deed.<\/li>
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental\/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented\/ leased; or latest electricity \/telephone bill.<\/li>
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I)\/Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the applicant entity and A\/C No.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
C<\/strong><\/td>Documents for LLP firm\/ Government Undertaking\/ Public Limited Company\/ Private Limited Company\/ Section 25 Company<\/strong><\/td>
  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Designated Partner\/Director of the Company signing the application.<\/li>
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity.<\/li>
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)\/Voter\u2019s I-Card \/UID (Aadhar Card) \/Driving Licence\/ PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner\/Director signing the application.<\/li>
  • Certificate of incorporation as issued by the RoC<\/li>
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental\/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented\/ leased; or latest electricity \/telephone bill.<\/li>
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2 A(I)\/Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the company and A\/C No .<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
D<\/strong><\/td>Documents for Registered Society\/ Trust<\/strong><\/td>
  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the signatory applicant\/Secretary or Chief Executive.<\/li>
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity.<\/li>
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)\/Voter\u2019s I-Card \/UID (Aadhar Card) \/Driving Licence\/ PAN (any one of these) of the Secretary or Chief Executive\/ Managing Trustee signing the application.<\/li>
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental\/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented\/ leased; or latest electricity \/telephone bill.<\/li>
  • Registration Certificate of the Society \/ Copy of the Trust Deed<\/li>
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A(I)\/Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the Registered Society or Trust and A\/C No.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
E<\/strong><\/td>Documents for HUF firms<\/strong><\/td>