Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Enhance security and trust in digital transactions with a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and for compliance purpose.
Introduction
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic signing certificate that is used to authenticate the identity of a person or organization. It is a digital signature which is equivalent of a physical signature and provides a high level of security and trust in digital transactions and document signing. A DSC enablesan user to sign the document in electronic form. There is one class of DSC presently available in India i.e. Class 3.
Starting from year 2021, the use of Class 2 DSC has been discontinued, and Class 3 Digital Signatures have become mandatory for all cases regarding its use by individuals and organizations.
Class 3 DSC(s) are the highest level of DSCs available and provide the highest level of security. They are issued only to individuals or organizations that have undergone a strict verification process and specific criteria. The certificate is stored on a smart card or USB token and is password-protected.
To obtain a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate, the applicant must undergo a stringent verification process which involves submission of KYC document and Mobile No., email idVerification and Video Recoding Verification along with original ID’s.
The certification authority (CA) that issues the DSC verifies the identity of the applicant by checking their ID proof, address proof and other relevant documents.
Usage of Class 3 DSC
- ROC Forms i.e. Incorporation of Company, Annual Filing of Company, Change in Management of the Company, etc.
- GST Registration and filing of GST Return,
- LLP Registration,
- IT Return,
- Tax Audit Return Filing,
- Trademark Filing,
- IPO,
- Import Export Code,
- E-Procurement, and
- E-Tender etc.
What is included in this
- USB Tokencontaining DSC with Two Year Validity;
- Support on registration of DSC on websites such as MCA, Income Tax, GST etc.;
- 24/7 support available to assist you in using DSC;
- Timely renewal before expiry of DSC;
Documents Required
- Self-attested Pan card copy;
- Self-attested Aadhar card/Driving License,Voter ID/Passport;
- Colored Passport Size Photograph;
- Unique E-mail ID and
- Unique mobile number.
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- Easy availability of DSC;
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- Registration on websites such as MCA, GST, etc.;
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FAQs
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic certificatewhichis equivalent to physical signature of an individual.
DSC is valid for two Years. After expiry of the Two Years, the same can be obtained againby following up the same process as followed initially.
Yes, DSC is password protected. The certificate is encrypted and can’t be accessed without the password. The password should not be shared with any person to avoid misuse.
No, DSC is an electronic certificate which is installed in a USB token and can be used only when the token is inserted to the system.
The following self-attested documents and details are required:
– PAN
– Aadhaar/ Driving License/Passport
– Colored Passport Size Photograph
– Email Id
– Mobile No.
Once video verification and mobile verification are completed, DSC can be downloaded within half an hour
A licensed Certifying Authority (CA) issues the digital signature certificate. A person that has been granted license under section 24 of the Indian IT-Act 2000 to issue digital signature certificate is called Certifying Authority (CA).
