SEBI has launched the Document Number Verification System (DNVS) to improve transparency and allow for the verification of documents it issues. This system assigns a unique Outward Number to physical communications like letters and notices. Users can verify the authenticity of these documents by entering the Outward Number and other details like sender and recipient names, and the date, after authenticating via an OTP sent to the recipient’s mobile number. The verification confirms the issuance of the document by SEBI, but does not validate its content. The SEBI-DNVS is accessible through the SEBI website’s homepage, under the “Authenticate Document Number Issued by SEBI” section, or via a provided QR code. A guidance note detailing the system is also available on the website.
Securities and Exchange Board of India
PR No.17/2025
SEBI launches “Document Number Verification System”
1. Keeping in mind the public interest, transparency in the functioning of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and to ensure verifiability of all documents issued by SEBI, the Document Number Verification System (SEBI-DNVS) has been launched.
2. In terms of the procedure contemplated under the system, any physical communication such as letters, notices, show-cause notices and summons issued by SEBI shall bear an Outward Number, which is unique for every communication issued by SEBI. The process envisages user verification through authentication of the one time password (OTP) generated on the mobile number of the recipient(s) or any other person acting on their behalf who may then enter the Outward Number as well as other credentials such as sender’s name, date of the communication and the name of the recipient to verify the issuance of such communication by SEBI. The verification process however does not include the verification of contents of the communication.
3. The SEBI-DNVS shall be available on the SEBI website and accessible from the Home page in the path – SEBI website (sebi.gov.in)>Home>Authenticate Document Number Issued by SEBI. The QR code below may also be used to access the aforesaid web-page:
4. A detailed Guidance Note on SEBI-DNVS is available under this link.
Mumbai
April 03, 2025
