How to get Digital Signature Certificate?

Digital  Signature  (DSC) is a physical signature in an electronic format. Digital Signatures are used in India for online transactions such as Filing Annual Return, Company or LLP Incorporation, Income Tax E-Filing, E-Tenders, etc. There are 3 types of Digital Signatures, Class I, Class II and Class III Digital Signatures. Class I Digital Signature is used for securing email communications. Class II digital signature is utilized for company registrations, IT Return E-filing, Obtaining DIN, DPIN etc. Class III digital signature registration are used for E-tendering and participating in E-Auctions.

ADVANTAGE of Digital  Signature  (DSC)

Validity-Digital Signatures usually comes with validity of one or two years and they can be easily renewed once validity expires. E-token-Digital signature certificate are stored in a secure USB Flash Drive called E-Token. Quick Processing-One can get DSC in very quick time of 1-3 days from date of submitting the application along with required documents. Class II Digital Signatures-It is used for company, LLP registrations, IT Return E-filing etc. Class III Digital Signatures-It is used mainly for E-Tendering and Participation in E-Auctions.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR DIGITAL SIGNATURE (DSC)

• Passport size photograph
• PAN card copy
• Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter Identity Card

FAQ

Why is Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) required?

Like physical documents are signed manually, electronic documents, for example e-forms are required to be signed digitally through Digital  Signature  (DSC) Certificate.

What are the different types of Digital Signature Certificates?

Class 1: These certificates do not hold any legal validity as the validation process is based only on a valid e-mail ID and involves no direct verification.

Class 2: Here, the identity of a person is verified against a trusted, pre-verified database.

Class 3: This is the highest level where the person needs to present himself or herself in front of a Registration Authority (RA) and prove his/ her identity.

What is the validity period of a Digital  Signature  (DSC) Certificate?

The Certifying Authorities are authorized to issue a Digital Signature Certificate with a validity of one or two years.

What is the legal status of a Digital Signature?

Digital Signatures are legally admissible in a Court of Law, as provided under the provisions of IT Act, 2000.

What safety precautions should one take while using a Digital Signature?

You should keep the media carrying your digital signature safely and not disclose your password to anybody.

Can a person have two digital signatures say one for official use and other one for personal use?

Yes

What type of Digital  Signature  (DSC) Certificate is required for e-Tendering, e-Procurement, Trademark / Patent filing?

lass 3 Company / Organization User certificate is required for e-Tendering, e-Procurement , Trademark / Patent filing. Class 3 is the highest type of Digital Signature Certificate. it can be issued for 1 years or 2 years. After the valid period , user need to renew class 3 digital signature certificates.

What type of Digital  Signature  (DSC) Certificate is required for Income Tax filing, ROC and MCA filing?

Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate is required for Income Tax filing, ROC and MCA filing. Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate can be issued for 1 year or 2 years. After the valid period , user need to renew class 2 digital signature certificates. Class 2 Digital Signature certificate can be issued to individual / organization.

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