Filling in Form 61 is a simple and hassle-free procedure and requires minimal time. However, it is necessary to fill in every detail appropriately, and you also need to check your name, address details, and phone numbers before submitting these documents. This will reduce any mistakes.
You can fill this document through online and offline methods. Here is a step-wise guide on how you can fill in Form 61 online:
Step 1: First, you must register in Income Tax Department Reporting Entity Identification Number or ITDREIN at the e-filing portal
Step 2: Next, you need to use the similar credentials that you used while filing your Income Tax Return
Step 3: Now, click on ‘Reporting Portal’ that you will find under ‘My Account’ if you are registering for the first time
Step 4: Then, enter all necessary information such as the type of the form, the category you are applying to, address of a reporting person.
Step 5: Now, enter the details of the Principal Officer.
Step 6: As you submit this document, it will generate the Income Tax Department Reporting Entity Identification Number or ITDREIN automatically.
After you receive ITDREIN, the Principal Officer will be informed regarding this via an e-mail on their registered e-mail address. They will also receive a message on their registered mobile number.
It is also important to note that once you get ITDREIN, you will find no option to deactivate the same. Also, if you don’t want to file Form 60 online, here is how you can do this offline as well.