Entity Registration under New Regulation of TRAI (DLT) in India

What Is DLT Registration?

DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) is a blockchain-based system mandated by TRAI to curb SMS spam and ensure transparency in commercial communications. All businesses sending SMS (promotional, transactional, or service-related) must register on a DLT platform.

Step-by-Step Entity Registration Process

1. Register as a Principal Entity

• Choose a DLT portal (e.g., Airtel, Jio, Vodafone-Idea, BSNL, Videocon)
• Submit KYC documents:
  • PAN Card
  • GST Certificate / CIN / TAN / FSSAI License
  • Letter of Authorization
  • Business Proof (e.g., Shop Act License)

2. Register Headers (Sender IDs)

• Choose between:
  • Transactional (e.g., OTPs)
  • Service Implicit/Explicit (e.g., alerts, offers)
  • Promotional (e.g., marketing campaigns)
• Headers must be 6-character alphanumeric and match your brand identity.

3. Register Content Templates

• Use {#var#} for dynamic fields (e.g., OTP, name, amount)
• Include your brand name in every template
• Categorize correctly: Transactional, Service Implicit, Service Explicit, Promotional

4. Consent Template Registration

• Required for Service Explicit and Promotional messages
• Must show proof of customer opt-in

5. PE-TM Binding

• Link your Principal Entity with your Telemarketer (SMS provider) using their Telemarketer ID

Registration Fees

• Entity Registration: Free on most platforms
• Telemarketer Registration: ₹5,000 + GST (one-time)

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