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A digital certificate of signature (DSC) is a protected digital key provided by recognised Certifying Authorities for validating certificate holder ID (CAs). It includes a person’s name, a digital signature, the certificate’s issuance and expiration dates, and the name of the certificate authority (CA).
Types of Digital Signature Certificate
Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 DSCs are used for various purposes depending on the type of entity and need.
Class 1:
Both businesses and individuals or private subscribers receive the class 1 certificate to confirm the name and email id of the user as specified in the consumer information database. This is only a basic assurance and is not generally regarded as important.
 Class 2:
Similar to Class 1, Class 2 is issued for confirmation of information in the database to companies and private subscribers. It is used in monetary or personal information transactions, and in other transactions, where a major malicious activity risk occurs. Class 2 is also used in India to file several forms of government.
 Class 3:
Class 3 is an upgraded Class 2 version. It is issued to individuals and organisations who want to take part in tenders and online auctions for government. Sometimes it is expected that the applicants will receive a Class 3 certificate before the CAs. In the environment where data robbery, fraud and security failure are likely to arise, Class 3 signatures are relevant.
Digital signatures guarantee an organisation’s smoother workflow by restricting the time and cost spent on signing documents and contracts.The required persons can sign documents with a button click.
Apart from authenticating the certificate holder’s identity, DSC helps in the following ways:
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How DSCs Work?
A PKI mechanism is used to create a DSC where two keys are generated, a public key and a private key. The signatory holds the private key, and when exchanging information the recipient needs to decode the information about the user’s identity. The user can use his/her password to save the private key as a token on the computer or on his/her hard drive.
The browser and server use the keys for encrypting and uncodeing information to permit the identity of the user during the transfer of information. The encrypted information distributes the public key. Even if one key is not compatible, the authentication process fails. This makes it impossible for unauthorised access to encrypted data to be decrypted.
Indian Individuals looking to obtain DSC must submit:
· ID proof: Passport/Driving license or any Photo Identity issued by the Govt
· PAN card
· Address proof: Aadhaar card/Voter ID/Driving license/Registration Certificate
· Attesting Officer proof
Indian Organizations looking to get DSC must submit:
· Organizational PAN
· Partnership deed, if applicable
· List of Authorised Signatories which could be the list of Directors, Board resolution, etc.
· Authorised Signatory ID proof
· GST certificate
For Indian companies, the documents may differ depending upon the type of entity like Partnership, Proprietorship or sole ownership, LLP, etc.
Foreign individuals and organizations looking to obtain DSC must submit:
· Attested copy of applicant’s passport
· Attested copy of Visa, if the applicant is out of their native country
· Attested copy of Resident Permit certificate, if the applicant is in India
· Attested copy of any Govt-issued address proof
Foreign attestation procedure for DSC:
Authorisation letter must be sought with the respective company seal and signature.
· Embassy of native country (If applicant is out of native country)
· Apostilled by native country, after Public Notary (if country is in Hague Convention). For example Austria, Greece, Oman, Australia, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, etc.
· Consularized by native country, after Public Notary (if country is not in Hague Convention). For example, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, etc.
our professionals will help you get your DSC in just three simple steps:
Step 1: Collect basic details
We will collect basic details like Name, Gender, Address, Nationality, Country, Email Id, Mobile number, and the usage type of DSC you are applying for. It could be for company incorporation, MCA e-filing, IT filing, GST filing, Foreign trade, e-Tenders or personal use. Accordingly, we will guide you in selecting the right class.
Step 2: Submission of supporting documents
All necessary documents such as a PAN card, proof of address, passport, etc. are collected with the relevant certificate.
Step 3: Documents Validation
Upon payment, and after the PAN card is verified, we validate your documentation in two ways: Income Tax Portal
Video capture: Your mobile number and email address will be supplied by a video link where you need to record and send your personal information such as your name, DOB, etc.
SMS: You’ll receive an SMS, which you need to answer with your DSC application ID, name, mobile number and email ID and a DSC application ID for the DSC application ID.
After a successful check, we send your usb token, a password-protected physical device that contains your digital signature. your digital signature certificate. Also known as an e-token, dongle or digital signature, a USB token has a special built-in software to identify and open your digital signature.
