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      What is a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

      A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure digital key issued by certifying authorities for the purpose of certifying and validating the identity of any individual. These Digital Signatures Certificates (DSCs) make use of the public key encryptions to create these signatures.

      A DSC contains information about an individual’s name, address, email address, contact number, date of issuance of certificate and name of the certifying authority.

      Different types of digital signature certificates (DSC)

      Only Signing

      Sign DSC can only be used for signing documents. The most popular usage of is signing the PDF file for Tax Returns, MCA and other websites. Signing via DSC gives the assurance of not only the integrity of the signer but also the data. It is proof of untampered and unaltered data

      Only Encryption

      Encrypt DSC can only be used to encrypt a document, it is popularly used in the tender portal, to help companies encrypt the documents and upload. You could also use the certificate to encrypt and send classified information

      Signing & Encryption

      Sign & Encrypt DSC can be used for both signing and encrypting. It is convenient for users who need to authenticate and maintain the confidentiality of the information shared. Its usage includes filing government form and application

      Only Signing

      Sign DSC can only be used for signing documents. The most popular usage of is signing the PDF file for Tax Returns, MCA and other websites. Signing via DSC gives the assurance of not only the integrity of the signer but also the data. It is proof of untampered and unaltered data

      Only Encryption

      Encrypt DSC can only be used to encrypt a document, it is popularly used in the tender portal, to help companies encrypt the documents and upload. You could also use the certificate to encrypt and send classified information

      Signing & Encryption

      Sign & Encrypt DSC can be used for both signing and encrypting. It is convenient for users who need to authenticate and maintain the confidentiality of the information shared. Its usage includes filing government form and application

      Benefits of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

      Authentication

      DSC helps to conduct business online by authenticating the personal information details of the individual holder.

      Reduced cost and time

      A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) holder do not have to be physically present to sign the hard copy documents physically and scanning them to send them via e-mail. A DSC holder can digitally sign the PDF files and send them much more quickly

      Data integrity

      Digital signing is secured and maintains data integrity. Documents which are signed digitally cannot be edited or altered after signing, which makes the data safe and secure. Therefore, government agencies often ask for these certificates to verify the business transactions

      Authenticity of documents

      Digitally signed documents assure authenticity of the signer. Therefore, government agencies can take action on the basis of such documents without getting worried about the documents being forged.

      Different Classes of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

      Class 3 Individual Certificate

      As e-filing is made compulsory in ROC, every director or signing authority needs to have their Digital Signature Certificate. It’s now mandatory to obtain Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate for any person who is required to sign manual documents and returns filed with ROC as per MCA21

      Class 3 Organization Certificate

      Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is the upgraded version of Class 2. By Using this certificate, you can Participate and Bid in any kind of Online E-Tenders & E-Auction across India. To participate in the e-tendering process, every vendor is required to use a Class 3 Digital Signatures Certificate

      DGFT Digital Signature Certificate

      Export Import Organizations can apply for EPCG, Advance Authorization, DFIA, MEIS, and SEIS licenses online which means that they can also file accompanying documents electronically on the DGFT website. On validating the identity of the sender, authenticity of the documents and validity of the DSC

      2-day Process to obtain a digital signature certificate (DSC)

      Day 1: Documentation and Application
      • Collection of the requisite documentation
      • Preparation of forms and application
      • Submission of application
      Day 2: Follow-up and obtaining DSC
      • Follow-ups with the Certifying Authority
      • Answering the discrepancies
      • Obtaining DSC
      • Shipping the DSC to the client
      Frequently Asked Questions

      All you need to know before applying for Digital Signature Certificate

      The Digital Signature Certificate will be shipped to you in the form of a digital token (Pen Drive). 

      Class 2 Digital Signature is now obsolete from 1st January so you can’t use in India, buy instread Class 3.

      A digital signature can be created as aadhaar based paperless DSC, pan based paperless DSC, GST based paperless DSC

      For all of them e-KYC of individual/organization required, depends on the type of DSC. 

      Digital signature works to provide you high level of security for your online transactions by guaranteeing absolute privacy.

      Digital signature most popularly used for signing the PDF file for Tax Returns, MCA, and other government websites. e-commerce documents, legal documentation, MCA e-filing, Income Tax e-filing, LLP registration, GST application, IE code registration, Form 16, E-tendering, Patent and trademark e-filing, MCA e-filing, Customs e-filing, E-procurement, E-biding, E-auction and sharing documents that are highly confidential and contains information that needs to be protected. 

      Digital signature adopted by various government agencies & is a statutory requirement of various applications.

      Digital signature required to assurance of non-repudiation.

      Digital signature requires authenticating your identity electronically.

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