What is Digital Signature Certificate?
Digital Signature Certificate is provided for under The Information Technology Act, 2000 for the security and authenticity of the documents filed electronically. DSC is issued by a certifying authority under Section 24 of the Indian IT-Act 2000. It is extremely useful and required in many processes like registration of a company, LLP, IE code and etc.
Types of Digital Signature Certificates
Class 1 Digital signature Certificate
A Class 1 digital signature is the most basic level of digital signature authentication. It is primarily used for low-security transactions and communication. In the context of digital signatures, Class 1 certificates are typically issued without much scrutiny, often requiring only a valid email address for verification. These certificates provide a minimal level of trust, confirming the association of a signature with an email address but not necessarily the identity of the individual or entity behind it.
Class 2 Digital signature Certificate
This is issued to verify a person against a pre-verified database. The DSC is used for filing many forms and documents especially ones under Companies Act 2013. This is usually issued in the form of a USB token after the KYC process.
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Class 3 Digital signature certificate
This is more secure than the Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate and is used to establish the identity in e-commerce and e-tendering processes. This class DSC is used mostly in auction processes that require DSCs without which there can be no bidding. The process for issuing is more tedious than the class 2 Digital Signature Certificate.
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Document Required for DSC
The documents required for a DSC will differ based on the kind of applicant.
- Passport of the applicant.
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence/ Adhaar
- Bank Account Passbook
- A photo ID card with signature (issued by the Govt)
- Govt ID for address proof
- Water Bill or Electricity Bill (Not older than 3 Months)
- Latest Bank Statements
- GST registration certificate (VAT certificate will also do)
- Attested copy of VISA (If the applicant is out of the native country). (NRI)
- Attested copy of Resident Permit certificate or OCI card Address Proof (NRI)
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Documents of NRIs must be attested by the following authorities:
- Embassy of own Country
- Apostatized by own Country, after Public Notary if in a Hague convention country.
Digital Signature Certificate Registration Process
- System will verify the DIN and then fill details as per DIR-3. If the applicant has filed DIR-6, then fill the details as submitted in DIR-6 form. Then details will be verified.
- If the details are correct, the system would prompt you to select the DSC.
- Click on the ‘Select Certificate’ button to browse and select the certificate
- System shall validate the DSC.
- If the selected DSC is already registered against given DIN, system will give an informatorily message
- Click on the ‘Submit’ and an acknowledgement number will be given for future reference.
Faq’s
What is the validity of a DSC?
A Digital Signature Certification or DSC is usually granted for 1-2 years and must be renewed upon expiry.
From where can I get a Digital Signature Certificate?
It can be registered on the MCA website using the steps enumerated above keeping in mind the documents required.
Who is a Digital Certifying Authority?
Certifying Authority is a person who has been granted a license to issue a digital signature certificate (DSC) under Section 24 of the
Where can I use my DSC?
It can be used in various processes like Company, LLP and IE code registration or for any online auction biddings.
How long does it take to get a DSC?
If all the information goes correctly then the Digital Signature Certification or DSC is given within 3-7 working days.
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