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Must Know Facts about Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Online digital signature certificates are DSCs or IDs. Digitally signing official documents requires an active digital certificate from the authority.
- Online digital signatures can be purchased or applied for from third-party certificate authorities. Many organisations, governments, and businesses issue their own certifications. Digital signatures require dsc registration. Digital Certificates enable digital signatures.
- Digital signature registration certificates identify and verify users. It acts as a secure digital key.
- Digital signatures use public key encryptions. The digital signature certificate will include the user's name, pin code, email address, certificate issue date, and certifying authority.
Types of Digital Signature Registration Certificate
Sign DSC:
Only for document signing. Tax returns, MCA, and others are the most common websites that sign PDF files. DSC ensures the integrity of data and signers. It demonstrates data integrity.
Encrypt DSC:
This DSC registration safeguards documents. It encrypts documents and assists companies that upload them to tender portals.
The certificate can send encrypted, sensitive data. DSC encryption is suitable for legal, e-commerce, and confidential documents—certificate encryption on its own.
Encrypt and Sign:
The Sign & Encrypt DSC can both sign and encrypt documents. It should be used by users who want to protect and verify shared information. It fills out and submits government forms and applications.
Benefits of Digital Signature Certificate
Authenticity:
DSC enhances the accuracy of an individual's personal information.
Improved authenticity of documents:
The recipient can usually trust a digitally signed document. If they act on such documents, they won't worry about forgeries.
Cost and time savings:
Digitally signing and sending PDF files is faster than signing paper documents and scanning them to email. Online Digital signature certificate holders can be absent from conducting authorised business.
Data integrity:
Digitally signed documents cannot be altered, ensuring data security. Government agencies request these certifications to verify business transactions.
Register Digital Signature Certificate - Class 3 DSC
This digital signature certificate is used for filing electronic documents and tenders. As the Indian government promotes ‘Digital India’, dsc registration is needed more and more. Income tax returns, EPFO, PF Registration, GST, and e-procurement use it. The 2-year class 3 DSC price is affordable. Online DSC registration costs 499 rupees.
We can issue a digital signature certificate (DSC) for online signing in minutes instead of the traditional paper application and certified papers. Class 3 certificate is mainly used for:
- e-Tendering
- e-filing for patents and trademarks.
- e-filing for MCA
- filing taxes online
- Registration of LLP
- e-filing for customs
- e-Procurement
- e-Bidding
- e-Auction
- filing a GST application
Need for DSC Registration
Enhanced Security
DSC Registration protects online transactions from fraud. It safeguards data.
Identity Verification
DSC Registration verifies the identity of the transaction participant. This enhances trust.
Legally Recognised
DSCs are legal signatures. A handwritten signature is legal. It proves the electronic document’s authenticity and integrity in court.
Time and Cost Saving
Electronic signatures save time and money with DSC Registration.
Business Efficiency
DSC registration streamlines business operations. Digital signatures accelerate workflows, reduce paperwork, and boost efficiency.
Importance of DSC
Safety Priority
DSC values safety. Digital certificates rarely duplicate. Digital certificates are unchangeable, unlike manual signatures. A unique password authenticates documents.
Legal Standing
DSC documents are legal. They're court-valid. Business, IPR, and food licences require them. Thus, digital signature certificates must verify uploaded documents.
Time-saving Tool
DSC reduces delays by allowing remote signing. Sign critical documents from anywhere to save time.
Streamlined Processes
Traditional paperwork can be tiresome. But DSC integration lets clients handle these tasks from home: review, print, and sign, all in one place.
Business Efficiency
DSC leads to increased efficiency. Time and security improvements mean less time signing and more time working.
Cost-effectiveness
DSCs save more than time. Ink, paper, printing, scanning, delivery, and travel costs decreased. DSC reduces expenses.
Eligibility for DSC Registration in India
The registration of Digital Signature Certificates on the official MCA portal is limited to a few people. Only the following entities are eligible to submit DSC applications:
- Directors of companies
- Managers of companies
- Chartered Accountants
- Members of ICAI, ICSI, and ICWAI.
- Practising professionals
- Authorised representatives of businesses.
- Nodal and Deputy Nodal Officers of IEPF.
Who Requires a Digital Signature?
In the following circumstances, obtaining a Class 3 digital signature is required:
- Every registered trust, partnership firm, business, and other entity or person subject to a tax audit under the Income Tax Act must file their income tax filings electronically.
- Firms filing with MCA21 (Ministry of Corporate Affairs).
The following people must use digital signatures, according to MCA:
- Directors
- Auditors
- Company secretaries
- Bank officials
- Other authorised signatories
Types of Users in Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate
User Type 1: Individual DSC
Individuals utilise this DSC type. The authorised individual affixes a digital signature certificate (DSC) for online signing to electronically submitted documents. It ensures the confidentiality and authenticity of documents transmitted electronically.
Every document uploaded to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal is stamped with the DSC. DSC is used to validate online transactions such as LLP online incorporation, income tax e-filing, and business incorporation.
User Type 2: Organisational DSC
Businesses, non-profits, trusts, and government agencies need the Organisational DSC. It lists the applicant, the organisation, and their information. This grants an organisation’s user right.
DSCs approve organisation signatories. Class 3 digital signatures have encryption and signing certificates and are the most secure. Signature and encryption certificates sign and encrypt documents.
User Type 3: DGFT DSC
Online class 3 digital signature certificates are available for organisations seeking import-export licences. Representatives or signatories submit these applications.
The DGFT portals’ legal system recognises DSCs, so DSC-signed documents are treated similarly to physically signed ones. The Indian Information Technology Act 2000 also provides benefits.
Company-issued only with a signing certificate. The DGFT portal requires electronic digital signature registration for web browser transactions.
Documents Required:
Indians wishing to apply for digital signature online must provide the following:
- PAN Card
- Proof of Identity, like a licence.
- Address verification: Aadhaar card, voter ID, driver’s licence, or registration document.
- Attestation from an official.
- PAN within the company.
- Original partnership deed, if appropriate.
- Concerned persons who are authorised to sign documents,
- Proof of an authorised signatory.
- GST registration.
- Depending on the form of entity—partnership, proprietorship, single ownership, LLP, etc.—the papers for Indian firms may vary.
Documents required for DSC Registration for foreign persons and organisations are:
- The passport of the applicant attested.
- If the applicant is outside of their country of origin, an attested copy of their visa.
- If the applicant is in India, an attested copy of the residence permit certificate.
- Any government-issued address proof with an attested copy.
Steps Involved to Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Step 1: Reach out to our experts
After you contact our experts, we will collect your name, gender, address, nationality, country, email address, mobile number, and DSC usage type. It can be used for personal, foreign trade, e-tenders, ITR, MCA, GST, and other purposes. We'll assist with class selection and form completion.
Step 2: Complete Online documentation
All required documentation, including a PAN card, address verification, passport, etc., will be gathered and submitted for evaluation with the appropriate attestation.
Step 3: Digital Signature Registration
     After payment and comparison to the income tax portal’s PAN card, we’ll validate your papers in two ways:
- Video capture Your registered mobile number and email address will give you a video link to capture your personal data (name, DOB, etc.) and send it to us.
- Reply to the SMS with your DSC application ID, name, mobile number, and email address.
     After verification, we will send your password-protected USB token with your digital signature certificate.
Digital Signature Certificate Online Renewal
- An organisation must contact BizSetupGlobal to renew or update its Digital Signature Certificate. Our experts will handle your DSC Signature Certificate renewal request and keep you informed.
Procedure for Foreign Attestation for DSC Registration
It is crucial to submit an authorisation document along with the applicable corporate seal and signature.
An apostille is issued by the foreign national on public notarisation. The native country consulates if it is not a part of the Hague Convention.
DSC Processing Methods
Step 1: Online Aadhaar-Based Paperless Mode
Aadhaar holders can submit paperless DSC applications. This process requires no paperwork. The application form requires your 12-digit Aadhaar number to download and display information. The application will verify email and phone. Your account needs video proof. DSC application, order, and download times vary.
Step 2: Online Aadhaar OTP Mode
The applicant must provide the Aadhaar number associated with his mobile device to receive an OTP when selecting an Aadhaar OTP option. After entering an OTP, the applicant’s Aadhaar appears. No proof is needed. Video verification will occur. Download DSC after DSC verification. This is a convenient way to get DSC anywhere.
Step 3: Online Aadhaar Biometric Mode
Due to its biometric connection, this DSC application is more reliable. Aadhaar or VID numbers and finger scans are required. Your entire Aadhaar data will be displayed. No video verification is needed here.
Step 4: PAN-Based Mode
This DSC application requires a PAN card number, name, cell phone number, etc. An OTP requires an e-KYC ID and PIN. The application form displays applicant information after OTP validation. Video, email, and mobile devices would verify. This process reduces DSC processing time.
Step 5: Online Mode
Many clients prefer this method for getting a Digital Signature Certificate DSC. That takes 3 simple steps. Our legal experts will complete the process and issue the DSC quickly.