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Digital Signature

All you need to know

A Digital Signature certificate (DSC) is the equivalent of a physical signature in an electronic format, as it establishes the identity of the sender of an electronic document on the Internet. It comes in the form of a USB E-Token, wherein the Digital Signature Certificate is stored and can be accessed through a computer to sign documents electronically.There are three types of Digital Signatures, Class I, Class II and Class III Digital Signature.

Who requires Digital Signature Certificate under MCA21?

Under MCA21 all the authorized signatories of company and professionals who sign the manual documents and returns filed with ROC is required to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Therefore following personnel have to procure Digital Signature Certificate:

Directors
CA’s/Auditors
Company Secretary – Whether in practice or in job.
Bank Officials – for Registration and Satisfaction of Charges
Other Authorized Signatories.Credentials required with Application Form

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All about Digital Signature Certificate

Points to make your decision easy

Class II DSC

Class II Digital Signatures are used for Income Tax E-Filing, Company, OPC and LLP Incorporation, Annual Return Filing & GST. Class II Digital Signatures are required to file documents electronically with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GST and Income Tax Department.

Class III DSC

Class III Digital Signatures provide the highest level of security and are used for E-Auctions and E-Tendering. All government entities usually require Class III Digital Signatures for the tendering process. This certificate will be issued to individuals as well as organizations.

Validity

Digital Signatures usually come with a validity of 1 or 2 years. Digital Signatures must be renewed before expiry. DSC is issued in a pen drive like a token. A subscriber should be well aware of its certificate validity to avoid probable business loss due to expired certificate.

Documents Required for DSC Application

Quick Checklist

One Passport Size Photo
Duly filed and signed DSC form ( provided by us)
Self-attested copy of passport
Self-attested copy of address proof

How to obtain Digital Signature?

5 Easy Steps

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Complete simple form

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Submit Documents

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Verification of documents

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Processing of Application

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Your DSC is ready

FAQs On Digital Signature

Get answers to all your queries

A digital signature is a very simple, secure, convenient, and a time-saving way of signing electronic documents or authenticating certain online transactions. Technically, it is a code, unique to the person who is signing the electronic document or authenticating the transaction.

DSC is short for Digital Signature Certificate.

These terms are practically used interchangeably to refer to a digital signature.

Yes, the Information Technology Act 2000 in India has given legal validity to digital signatures.

Yes, the Indian Evidence Act, 1858 has been modified and amended on lines with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and thus any electronic document signed with a valid digital signature is considered a valid piece of evidence similar to a physical document signed with a hand-written signature.

Digital Signature

Digital Signature

Who requires Digital Signature Certificate under MCA21?

Why caagrawalkanhere as Service Provider for getting your Digital Signature Certificate?

All about Digital Signature Certificate

Class II DSC

Class III DSC

Validity

Documents Required for DSC Application

Quick Checklist

How to obtain Digital Signature?

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FAQs On Digital Signature

1. What is a Digital Signature?

2. What is ‘DSC’?

3. What is the difference between a digital signature a digital certificate and a digital signature certificate (DSC)?

4. Is a digital signature legally valid?

5. Can a documented sign with a digital signature be considered as valid evidence?