DSC

Digital Signature Certificates are helpful in authenticating the personal information details of the individual holder when conducting business online.

• Reduced cost and time:Instead of signing the hard copy documents physically and scanning them to send them via e-mail, you can digitally sign the PDF files and send them much more quickly.
• Data integrity: Documents that are signed digitally cannot be altered or edited after signing, which makes the data safe and secure.
• Authenticity of documents: Digitally signed documents give confidence to the receiver to be assured of the signer’s authenticity. They can take action on the basis of such documents without getting worried about the documents being

There are three types of Digital Signature certificates issued by the certifying authorities.

• Class 1 Certificates: These are issued to individual/private subscribers and are used to confirm that the user’s name and email contact details from the clearly defined subject lie within the database of the certifying authority.
• Class 2 Certificates:These are issued to the director/signatory authorities of the companies for the purpose of e-filing with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Class 2 certificate is mandatory for individuals who have to sign manual documents while filing of returns with the ROC.
• Class 3 Certificates: These certificates are used in online participation/bidding in e-auctions and online tenders anywhere in India. The vendors who wish to participate in the online tenders must have a Class 3 digital signature certificate.

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

• What is a Digital Signature?
  It is a physical signature in an electronic format.
• Who can obtain a Digital Signature?
  A Digital Signature can be obtained by any person (Indian Citizen and Foreign Nationals) and any type of business entity (Partnership, LLP, Company, Trust and others).
• How long does it takes to obtain a Digital Signature?
  A Digital signature can be obtained within 1-3 working days from date of submitting the application along with the required Documents.
• Is physical verification required before issuing Digital Signatures?
  No, physical verification is not required for issuing a Digital Signature.
• What are the documents required to register DSC?
  To obtain a Digital Signature, application form for the Digital Signature must be submitted along with a self-attested copy of the applicant’s identity proof and address proof and also along with photograph of applicant.