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Is it mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar to get DSC

As of 1 January 2025, the Indian government has made it mandatory to link Aadhaar with PAN to apply for DSC. To make a DSC, i.e., a Digital Signature Certificate, the user needs to complete his identity verification. There are two verification methods available for Individual applicants. One is PAN verification, and the other is Aadhaar verification.

In PAN verification, the applicant needs to provide his PAN details. The system will autocheck whether the PAN is linked with Aadhaar or not. If it is not linked, then the application will not proceed further. The applicant needs to link his PAN with Aadhaar to process it later.

In the Aadhaar verification method, filling PAN details is optional. You can skip this field and use Aadhaar to complete the user’s identity verification. Click here to apply DSC without PAN

Organisation DSC

We also provide Aadhaar verification for the organisation DSC. Those organisations having separate PAN available should provide their PAN details. But for Applicant verification, we can use either the PAN or the Aadhaar verification method.

Mistakes to avoid while applying for digital signature certificate

Digital Signature certificates are becoming increasingly popular. Almost all government online form submissions require them. From company registration to tax filing, you need DSC everywhere. But did you know that more than 27% of people make mistakes while applying for a DSC? Today we discuss some of the common mistakes people make while applying for a DSC

Forgot to enter the PAN number

While making DSC it asks to enter PAN number. But it is not a compulsory field. Therefore many people do not fill it. Sometimes they forget to enter it as no error message or alert not popup by the system. Because it is not a mandatory field no system-generated alert appears. But you should know that sometimes DSC won’t work without a PAN number. Portals like the Income Tax of India, mandatorily ask for a DSC with PAN number in it. So next time you order a DSC, don’t forget to insert your PAN.

Wrong mobile number and email ID

While applying for DSC, some people enter a mobile number that doesn’t belong to them. Many people don’t have their email IDs, so they enter one belonging to their relatives or friends. Sometimes, the agent enters an unknown person’s mobile or email ID to complete the process faster. But you should avoid these common mistakes. All future correspondence will be shared with the registered mobile number and email IDs. A wrong personal detail will cost you more in case you lose the DSC or want to re-issue it. Therefore always give your own mobile number and email ID while applying for DSC.

Wrong DSC type

This one is the most common case. People do order DSC without knowing their application. Each work has its own DSC requirement. Similarly, Individual DSC orders were mistakenly placed for Organisation One. Mistakes like this can make you re-apply for fresh DSC. Because DSC once approved can not be altered.