Register Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Here’s What You’ll Need

In India, obtaining a digital signature certificate online can be complicated. Still, Zolvit's legal assistance can make the process a breeze.

The following documents need to be submitted:

• PAN card
• Address proof
• Passport Size Photo

Did you know?

Digital Signature Certificates can be obtained paperless through the 'Aadhaar Offline EKYC' procedure for Aadhaar card holders. As part of an Aadhaar-based KYC verification process, the application is carried forward after a digital verification of the applicant has been completed. Applying for a DSC application to generate orders and download the DSC is quick and can be completed within 15-20 minutes.

Any person or entity who has been granted a license to issue a digital signature certificate is recognised as a digital certifying authority (CA) under the information technology (IT) Act 2000. A prospective CA is audited by the controller of certifying authorities, the ministry of IT, to ensure compliance requirements are met, then granted a license.

Overview - An Overview of Digital signature certificate (DSC)

Digital Signature Certificates are secure digital keys issued by certifying authorities to authenticate and confirm the identity of the individual holding them. Using public-key encryption, digital signatures are created.

In a digital signature certificate (DSC), the user's name, pin code, country, email address, date of issuance, and certifying authority's name are included.

Benefits - Benefits of Digital Signature Certificates

The main reason a company requires ISO certification is if it is required by law or contract. Some companies and government tenders may require only ISO-rated services to be used. The secondary reasons for adhering to the criteria are as follows:

• Authentication

  Used to verify the individual's personal information online.

• Reduced cost and time

  Digitally signing the PDF files is much faster than physically signing hard copies and scanning them to send via e-mail. To conduct or authorise a business, a Digital Signature certificate holder does not need to be physically present.

• The authenticity of documents

  A digitally signed document gives the receiver confidence in the signer's authenticity. With such documents, they do not have to worry about forged documents preventing them from taking action.

Checklist - Compliance With Statutory Requirements Through DSC

• Individuals and entities who are required to get their accounts audited must use a digital signature when filing their income tax returns
• Furthermore, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs requires all reports, applications, and forms to be signed with a digital signature only
• GST registration can also be obtained only through a digital signature on the GST application
• A digital signature is required for filing applications, amendments, and other related forms.

Classes of DSC

A DSC must be obtained based on the request's nature and purpose and the applicant's type. Certificates issued by certifying authorities come in three types.

• Class 1 Certificates: These are issued to individual/private subscribers and verify that the subscriber's name and email address are in the database of the certifying authority.
• Class 2 Certificates: These are issued to directors/signatory authorities of companies for e-filing with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Filing returns with the ROC requires a Class 2 certificate.
• Class 3 Certificates: Online participation/bidding in e-auctions and online tenders in India is possible. Participants in the online tenders must have a Class 3 digital signature certificate.