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DIGITAL SIGNATURE REGISTRATION

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    DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE
    • DSC stands for digital signature certificate. It is a secure key which is issued by Recognized Certifying Authorities validating certificate holder’s identity.
    • Digital signature certificate contains a name of individual, digital signature, of issuance date & expiry date, and the name of the CA.
    • Digital Signature Certificate is required by the officials/Professionals like directors of the Company/ LLP, Chartered Accountants/ Company Secretaries of the companies, etc.
    • After the incorporation of the business entity, the authorized officials of the entity require DSC for filing the returns regarding the business.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

    Identity  Proof
    Identity Proof

    Passport/ Driving License/ Bank account Passbook/ Any photo ID card issued Government

    Address proof of Applicant
    Address proof of Applicant

    • Aadhar Card/ Passport/ Driving license/ Voter ID
    • PAN Card

    Photograph
    Photograph

    Passport size photograph

    Contact details
    Contact details

    Mobile number and mail address of applicant

    BENEFITS OF DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE

    It is save waiting time and cost involved by the use paper for signature.

    It global acceptance as it offers greater security.

    It enhanced security and authenticity of the documents.

    It is environment friendly thus it minimizes the wastage of paper.

    It provides legal validity and accepted as legal signature alike handwritten signature.

    Reduces fraudulent activity of fake documentation due to authenticity by digital signature.

    Frequently ASKED Questions

    What is meant by digital signature certificate?

    DSC means a security password to the form/ documents that contains the details of the official and their digital signature such as name, Pincode, e-mail, country or nationality of the holder, etc.

    It helps to reduce the risk of fraud. the certificate helps in validating the identity of the certificate holder. It also provide integration of data of the holder. this certificate, helps in reducing the requirement of physical presence of the holder.

    What is the validity period of a DSC?

    A Digital signature certificate (DSC) has the validity period of 1/2 years from the time of issuance. Every DSC is having start and end date. If case of expiry of the DSC it can be applied again .

    Where does DSC is required?

    Following are the uses of DSC-

    • In case of company Annual filling with ROC
    • In case of LLP for LLPIN Form & GST filling
    • GST Return filling
    • GST Registration
    • Income tax filling
    • In case of professionals Trademark Filing & Certifying forms

    When does class 2 DSC is used?

    Class 2 Digital Signature is used for –

      Income tax filing
      Incorporation of a company
      LLP, filing of Annual returns,
      Other e-filings with MCA and Income Tax department.

    When does class 3 DSC is used?

    Class 3 Digital Signature is used to register for e-tenders/ e-procurement/ e-auctions. Also government bodies like national banks and Indian Railways, may have to get DSC for tenders.

    What type of DSC one needs for e-filing on MCA portal?

    For the purpose of e-filing on the MCA portal, either Class 2 or Class 3 signing certificate category is required which has to be issued by a licensed Certifying Authority.

    What type of DSC is used for procuring trademark/patent filing?

    Class 3 certificate is compulsory for Trademark/ Patent filing. Class 3 is the highest type of Digital Signature Certificate.

    Can one have more than one DSC?

    Yes, one can have two digital signature certificates, but note only one email address allowed for one digital signature certificate.

    What is meant by E-token?

    USB e-Token refers to a storage device where the Digital Signature is stored. USB E-Token is password-protected and thus Digital Signature is never lost/ tampered with even when a computer is formatted.

    Is it necessary to get the USB token with digital certificate?

    Yes, as per the Government’s notification a USB is not vulnerable to virus attacks, thereby offering the highest security. Thus it is necessary to get the USB token.

    Does Digital Signature is available in Soft Copy?

    No, The Competition Commission of India, CCI has officially discontinued the download of DSC in Soft Copy. Thus Digital Signature is not available in Soft Copy format and now the Digital Signature can only be downloaded in Cryptographic Device.