The applicant shall take a print out of the uploaded Form 7, affix his photograph in the space provided in that Form, enclose true copies of the proof of identity and proof of residence and physically sign the form at the place specified therein. The photograph and the proof of identity and residence shall be certified by any one of the following authorities :-
(a) Gazetted Officer of the Central or State Government, (b) Notary Public, (c) Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant or Company Secretary holding a certificate of practice under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959 and the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 respectively.
14 May 2011
There is no need to send the documents physically. The procedure has changed The new Form 7 has to be uploaded on the site together with attested scanned copies of Proof of Identity, proof of Address and attested photograph and signatures. Details are given in the Form 7 itself. This form has to be submitted electronically only.
I have myself applied as per above procedure and got the DPIN for my client.