21 December 2016
E-Sign stands for Electronic Signature. E-Sign is an online electronic signature service that allows an Aadhaar holder to digitally sign a document. If the taxpayer opts to electronically sign the Enrollment Application or any other document at the GST Common Portal using the E-Sign service, the following steps are performed:-
1. The taxpayer clicks the E-sign button. 2. The GST Common Portal prompts the taxpayer to enter the Aadhaar number of the Authorized Signatory. 3. After validating the Aadhar Number, the GST Common Portal sends a request to UIDAI system to send an OTP. 4. UIDAI system sends an OTP to e-mail address and mobile number registered against Aadhaar number. 5. The GST System prompts the taxpayer to enter the OTP. 6. The taxpayer enters the OTP and submits the Enrollment Application or the document. The e-Signing process is completed.