About Digital Signature Certificate

Digital Signature Certificate is know as DSC in the general. A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a protected digital key that verifies the identity of the holder, served by a Certifying Authority (CA). It normally includes your identity (name, country, email, APNIC account name and your public key). Digital Certificates apply Public Key Infrastructure signifying data that has been signed digitally or encrypted by a private key can be decrypted only by its related public key.

In other words A Digital Signature Certificate, like hand written signature, establishes the identity of the sender filing the documents through internet which sender can not revoke or deny. A Digital Signature Certificate is not only a digital equivalent of a hand written signature it adds extra data electronically to any message or a document where it is used to make it more authentic and more secured. Digital Signature ensures that no tampering of data is done once the document has been digitally signed. A DSC is normally valid for 1 , 2 & 3 years, after that renewal is required.

Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate

Class 2 Digital Signatures are used to verify the identity of a person against a pre-verified database. This type of Digital Signature is used for efiling of documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), GST and the Income Tax Department. Class 2 Digital Signatures are issued to a person on a USB token after verifying self-attested copies of identity/address proof and eKYC process completion. It is Class 2 DSC tokens that are used for company registration, LLP registration, IT return filing, GST registration, GST return filing, MCA annual return filing and IE code registration.

e-Filling with Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory for companies under MCA 21 program of The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The subscribers have to acquire RCAI Class 2 Digital Signature Certificates for Director Identification Number DIN also. All authorized signatories must have Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate. In India most of the e-Filling is done through Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), CWA and Tax Consultants and Advocates.

Type of Certificate

Signing

Signing 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.

Encryption

Encryption 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. Encryption DSC is fit for e-commerce documents, legal documentation and sharing documents that are highly confidential and contains information that needs to be protected. We are selling Encryption certificate as a standalone product as well.

Signing & Encryption

Our Signing & Encryption 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.

Methods for Processing Digital Signature

Traditional:-

In traditional method applicant has to fill a form with requirements covering type, validity, usage, usableby etc. Attested photocopies of Address proof, ID, PAN, etc. should be attached along with theform. Applicant has to sign the form and fill all the mandatory requirements. All attached documentsshould be attested by either Bank Manager, Gazetted Officers or Post Master.

Aadhar-based e-KYC Verification DSC:-

Aadhaar based Paperless DSC is an easy and fastest way to make DSC. The whole process of Paperless DSC will save your time, money, efforts and it is totally authenticated. Aadhaar Paperless DSC is based on "Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC".

PAN-based e-KYC Verification DSC:-

By opting for Paperless PAN-based E-Kyc DSC, the applicant is able to significantly reduce costs. The greatest advantage of this Pan-based E-kyc however, is that one can apply for this type of DSC anytime or anywhere, giving the applicant the gift of global convenience.