What is DSC (digital signature certificate)?

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure digital key that is issued by the certifying authorities for the purpose of validating and certifying the identity of the person holding this certificate. Digital Signatures make use of the public key encryptions to create the signatures.

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) contains information about the user’s name, pin code, country, email address, date of issuance of the certificate, and name of the certifying authority.

What are the advantages of DSC (digital signature certificate)?

Authentication: DSC is Helpful in authenticating the personal information details of the individual holder when conducting business online.

Reduced cost and time: A Digital Signature certificate holder does not have to be physically present to conduct or authorize a business.

Data integrity: Documents that are signed digitally cannot be altered or edited after signing.

Authenticity of documents: Digitally signed documents give confidence to the receiver to be assured of the signer’s authenticity

Types of Digital Signature Certificates

Sign: 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.

Encrypt: 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 them.

Sign & Encrypt: Our Sign & Encrypt DSC can be used for both signing and encrypting.

For Indian Applicant

1. Photograph of Applicant
2. ID proof
3. Pan Card

For Foreign Applicant

1. Photograph of Applicant
2. Driving Licence
3. Passport

For Combo DSC

1. Photo of Applicant and Authorized Signatory
2. ID Proof of Applicant and Authorized Signatory
3. Pan Card of Applicant and Authorized Signatory
4. Authorization Letter
5. Certificate of Incorporation
6. GST Certificate

Classes of Certificates

According to the new guidelines released by CCA, CA can issue only Class 3 DSC to their clients.

Following are the main functions of Class 3 certificates 

• e-Tendering
• Patent and Trademark e-filing
• MCA e-filing
• Income Tax e-filing
• LLP registration
• Customs e-filing
• e-Procurement
• e-Bidding
• e-Auction
• GST Application filing

Can I have multiple digital signature certificates?

Yes, you can have multiple digital signature certificates for professional and personal use. You will be provided a certificate under class 3.