When applying to change address of the company thru inc 22 within the limits of town, im trying to attach the required documents and image but whenever i attach it shows me 'there is a validation error is this field' right below the uploaded file, even before proeeding to the next step.
what is the issue here? do the documents have to be digitally signed as well before uploading?
Hey John! That error on MCA portal while attaching files in INC-22 is pretty common. Here’s what usually causes it and how you can fix it:
File Format Issues:
MCA portal accepts only specific formats, mainly PDF for documents.
Make sure the file is a valid PDF, not scanned images saved as PDF with unusual encoding.
File Size Limit:
Each uploaded file has a size limit (usually around 1 MB to 2 MB).
If your file exceeds the limit, it throws a validation error.
File Naming:
Avoid special characters or spaces in file names. Use only alphabets, numbers, underscores (_) or hyphens (-).
Digital Signature:
For INC-22 supporting documents, digital signature is NOT mandatory before upload.
You only need DSC for signing the form itself, not the attachments.
Corrupted or Encrypted PDFs:
Sometimes, PDFs created from scanned images or encrypted files cause errors.
Try re-saving the PDF from Acrobat or converting images to PDF again using trusted tools.
Check and compress the PDF file size if it's large.
Rename the file with a simple name, no spaces or special chars.
Use standard PDF files, preferably created from Office documents or scanned cleanly.
Try uploading a different PDF (like a blank sample) to check if the portal accepts it.
Clear browser cache or try another browser.
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| File format not PDF | Convert to standard PDF |
| File size too large | Compress or split file |
| Invalid file name | Rename without spaces/special chars |
| Corrupted/encrypted PDF | Recreate or save again as PDF |
| Digital signature required? | No, not needed on attachments |
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