Quick answer
Most businesses complete DLT registration in one to two weeks. Entity approval usually takes a few working days, and headers and templates are approved after that.
| Step | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Entity (PE) registration | A few working days |
| Header (sender ID) | 1 to 3 working days |
| Templates | 1 to 3 working days each |
Times vary by operator portal and workload.
What slows it down
- Unclear or mismatched documents, such as a different business name on PAN and GST
- Headers that do not represent your brand
- Templates with formatting mistakes
Go live faster
- Keep PDF copies of PAN, GST certificate and an authorisation letter ready.
- Check templates with the DLT template checker before submitting.
- Start customer messaging on WhatsApp, which does not need DLT.
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