DGFT Digital Signature Certificate

To interact with Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Department online, vendors require a special kind of Digital Signature Certificate with their company name. It is also named as class 3 DGFT Digital Signature Certificate. DGFT Digital Signature is opened to Only Importers – Exporters who have a valid IEC Code from DGFT Department can use DGFT Digital Signature Certificate. Apart from importers – exporters, any person from an Exim organization having authority to do transactions with DGFT on behalf of the organization can obtain DGFT Digital Signature Certificate.

DGFT Digital Signature comes under the Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate type which is required for communication with DGFT for several purposes. DGFT DSC is available with signing version only. Being Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate type, it is also issued with 1 year and 2 year validity period. DGFT Digital Signature Certificate can be obtained by an authorized Individual on behalf of organization or Exim organization. It is must to have organization authorization letter for obtaining DGFT DSC.

Benefits of DGFT Digital Signature
  • Cost Savings: DGFT has extended attractive monetary incentives waiver on license fee for those Exporters & Importers using DGFT Digital Signature Certificates.
  • Less Paper Work: DGFT Digital Signature also reduces paperwork considerably for the user, thus down the associated costs, Reduced Turnaround Time, Convenience.
  • Online Security: Login to DGFT Portal using a DGFT Digital signature is far more secure than using an ID & Password Confidentiality, Integrity, and Non- Repudiation, thus bringing Trust and Confidence into online experience.

Documentation Required for Digital Signature Certificates

Individual Person:
  • One Applicant Photo.
  • Applicant ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Post Office ID card / Any Government issued photo ID card).
  • Address Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID Card / Driving License / Gas connection / Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Bank Statements signed by the bank).
Proprietorship Firm:
  • One Applicant Photo
  • Applicant ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Post Office ID card / Any Government issued photo ID card).
  • Address Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID Card / Driving License / Gas connection / Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Bank Statements signed by the Bank).
  • Firm Bank Statement (Minimum 2 pages, with original Bank Seal).
  • Applicant or Firm Income Tax Return (ITR) Latest.
  • Firm Service Tax / VAT Tax / EPF Registration Certificate / Shop & Establishment Certificate / Any Other Govt. Registration Certificate.
Partnership Firm / LLP:
  • One Applicant Photo.
  • Applicant ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Post Office ID card / Any Government issued photo ID card).
  • Address Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID Card / Driving License / Gas connection / Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Bank Statements signed by the bank).
  • All Partners ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport).
  • Firm PAN Card.
  • Firm Partnership Deed & Registration Certificate.
  • Firm Bank Statement (Minimum 2 page, with original Bank Seal).
  • Firm Income Tax Return (ITR) Latest (One Year).
  • Firm Audit Report (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement).
  • Authorization Letter from Other Partner on Company Letterhead.
  • Authorization Letter from All Partner (in case Applicant is not Partner).
Pvt. Ltd. / Ltd. Company:
  • One Applicant Photo.
  • Applicant ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Post Office ID card / Any Government issued photo ID card).
  • Address Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID Card / Driving License / Gas connection / Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Bank Statements signed by the bank).
  • All Directors ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport).
  • Company PAN Card.
  • Company Incorporation Certificate.
  • Company MOA and AOA.
  • Company Bank Statement (Minimum 2 pages, with Original Bank Seal).
  • Company Income Tax Return (ITR) Latest (One Year).
  • Company Audit Report (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement).
  • Authorization Letter from Other Directors on Company Letterhead.
  • Authorization Letter from All Director (in case Applicant is not Director).
Govt Department/Organization:
  • One Applicant Photo.
  • Applicant ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Post Office ID card / Any Government issued photo ID card).
  • Address Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID Card / Driving License / Gas connection / Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Bank Statements signed by the bank).
  • Departmental ID proof of Applicant (Current Designation Letter).
  • Authorization letter from HOD in Department Letterhead.
Society / Trust:
  • One Applicant Photo.
  • Applicant ID Proof (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Post Office ID card / Any Government issued photo ID card).
  • Address Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID Card / Driving License / Gas connection / Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Bank Statements signed by the Bank).