Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
The Information Technology Act, 2000 has provisions for use of Digital Signatures on the documents submitted in electronic form in order to ensure the security and authenticity of the documents filed electronically. This is secure and authentic way to submit a document electronically. As such, all filings done by the companies/LLPs under MCA21 e-Governance programme are required to be filed using Digital Signatures by the person authorised to sign the documents.
Certification Agencies are appointed by the office of the Controller of Certification Agencies (CCA) under the provisions of IT Act, 2000. There are a total of eight Certification Agencies authorised by the CCA to issue Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs). The details of these Certification Agencies are available on the portal of the Ministry Certifying Authorities.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has stipulated a Class-II or above category signing certificate for e-Filings under MCA21. A person who already has the specified DSC for any other application can use the same for filings under MCA21 and is not required to obtain a fresh Digital Signature Certificate.
Uses of Class 2 DSC?
Class 2 DSC is used in various form-filling, online registration, email attestation, income tax filing and etc. More uses of Class 2 Digital Signature Certificates are given below.
- GST / MCA21 / DIN / ROC
- Income Tax e-Filing / Form 16
- EPFO Online Transfer Claims
- Banks-Net Banking,SEZ Online
- Applying for IEC in DGFT
- Mail & Document Signin
Uses of Class 3 DSC?
Class 3 digital signature certificate can be issued in the name of individuals as well as companies / organisations. Class 3 Digital Signatures are used for e-tendering and auctions and also for certain specific purpose secured online login requirements.
- e-Tendering (Govt./ Pvt Sectors)
- e-Governance
- e-Procurement
- Banks – Internet Banking
- e-bidding tender
- Digital Signature For DDA tenders / e-Auction
Types of DSC?
- Sign: This certificate can only be used for signing documents electronically. e.g., Income tax returns, MCA etc.
- Encrypt: This certificate can be used to encrypt documents and upload or share classified information. It is mostly used in the tender portal.
- Sign and Encrypt: This type of certificate is used for both signing and encrypting documents.
Easy and fastest way to make Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) using
Aadhar-based e-KYC Verification
Aadhaar based Paperless is an easy and fastest way to make digital signature certificate. The whole process of Paperless digital signature will save your time, money, efforts and it is totally authenticated. Aadhaar Paperless digital signature is based on “Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC”.
PAN-based e-KYC Verification
By opting for paperless PAN-based E-Kyc digital signature certificate, the applicant is able to significantly reduce costs. The greatest advantage of this Pan-based E-kyc however, is that one can apply for this type of digital signature certificate anytime or anywhere, giving the applicant the gift of global convenience.
GST Verification Based
GST based verification DSC for Organisational digital signature certificate, According to the latest IVG guidelines for GST verifications based digital signature certificate. which reduces documentation tremendously and help you process DSC faster.