Get Instant Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
What is Digital Certificate?
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Few Examples of physical certificates are drivers’ licenses, passports or membership cards. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a driver’s license identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country. Likewise, a digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove one’s identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally.
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Documents Required
Class3 individual
- Aadhar
- Pancard
- Passport Size Photo
Class 3 Organisation
- 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.
Applications of DSC
What is an eToken?
USB e-Token can be password protected so that Digital Signature is never lost when computer is formatted or internet explorer changed.
A virus cannot affect USB Token, and the digital certificate stored would always be secure.
How we Work?
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Fill the form & Make the Payment
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Call from a dedicated DSC Expert
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We will create all your required documents and file on your behalf.
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We will validate your documents in two ways: Video recording or SMS
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Congratulations! Your Digital Signature will be sent in a USB and Token through courier at your address.
Types of DSC
Multi Purpose - IN
CLASS 3 SIGNATURE - INDIVIDUAL
Used for Tax Filing (Income Tax, GST, etc), MCA / Company Law filing, Audit Reports, DIR-3 Filing, EPFO, Trademark and many more.
Multi Purpose - ORG
CLASS 3 SIGNATURE - ORGANIZATION
Used for Organization Signing Purposes in specific websites and applications. Also works for Tax Filing (Income Tax, GST, etc), MCA / Company Law filing, Director Filing, CBSE Schools, and many more.
e-Tendering - IN
CLASS 3 COMBO - INDIVIDUAL
Used for Tendering websites and includes Signing and Encryption certificates to complete the tendering functionality
e-Tendering - ORG
CLASS 3 COMBO - ORGANIZATION
Used for Tendering websites where Organization certificates are specifically required and includes Signing and Encryption certificates to complete the tendering functionality
DGFT - ORG
DGFT SIGNATURE - ORGANIZATION
Used for DGFT Filing purposes in DGFT Website for Import-Export (EXIM) related filings and transactions.
Only Encryption
CLASS 3 ENCRYPTION
Used for encryption related requirements specific to certain applications. Can also be used for file encryption, data encryption and document encryption use cases.
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A digital signature certificate serves to authenticate documents digitally. This process is similar to how a pen authenticates documents on paper, by using a person's signature. No body can forge signatures made using DSC and it certifies that the person named in the document, did indeed agree to what is written on it.
According to a mandate by Government of India, every citizen who needs to file Income Tax Forms, should do so by availing a Digital Signature Certificate. While filing the Income Tax Returns, the DSC must necessarily be put on record by being registered on an e-Filing Application. A Digital Signature Certificate makes it much more faster and easier to digitally file for income tax returns.
• Make online transactions safe and secure, while ensuring privacy of the user.
• Validate ownership of a domain name.
• Helps maintain integrity of distributed software.
• For signing web forms, e-tendering documents, filing income tax returns, to access membership-based websites automatically without entering a user name and password etc.
• Authenticating web forms, income tax returns, e-tenders, without necessitating use of a name and password.
When is Digital Signature required or mandatory?
Company Incorporation
The Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory if you are incorporating a Public Limited Company, Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership or One Person Company
Obtaining Director Identification Number (DIN)
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is mandatory while you are applying for DIN number
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Compliances)
If your business's annual turnover exceeds INR 60 Lakhs it is mandatory to verify your returns with Digital Signature Certificate
Income Tax
For all the individuals/professionals having an annual gross receipt of More than INR 25 Lakhs and for businesses with annual turnover of INR 1 Crore and above it is mandatory to file income tax with Digital Signature Certificate
Goods and Service Tax
If you are a business entity (other than the Sole Proprietorship) it is mandatory to have Digital Signature Certificate for both registrations and verifying GST Returns online.
Import & Export Code
It is mandatory to have DSC while applying for an import & export code
Intellectual Property Rights
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is required for filing of Intellectual Property Rights like Trademark, Patent etc
E-Tendering
A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is essential for companies and organizations that take part or intend to take part in E-Tendering processes on various Government sites
Employee Provident Fund
Employers in India can use Class 2 Gold or Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for submitting their employee PF transfer claim form online.
Advantages of Using Digital Signature
Authentication
Apply through online These signatures are basically accustomed authenticate the source of messages. The ownership of a digital signature key's sure to a selected user and thus a legitimate signature shows that the message was sent by that user.
Integrity
With Digital certificates it are often ascertained that the message has not been altered during transmission. Digital Signatures provide this feature by using cryptographic message digest functions
Non-Repudiation
Digital signatures make sure that the sender who has signed the knowledge cannot at a later time deny having signed it. just in case of legal issues user are often held responsible for documents received from him.
Tracking
A digitally signed document can easily be tracked and located during a short amount of your time.
Environment friendless
By implementing a Digital signature for ICEGATE, lot of paper are often saved, which successively may reduce the amount of trees which are cut for creating the paper.
Time Saving / Cost Saving
Instead of signing the hard copy documents physically and scanning them to send them via e-mail, you can digitally sign the PDF files and send them much more quickly.
The Digital Signature certificate holder does not have to be physically present to conduct or authorize a business
Steps
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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.
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Submission of supporting documents
All the necessary documents like PAN card, address proof, passport, etc. with relevant attestation will be collected.
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Documents Validation
Once the payment is made and the information is verified against the PAN card as in the Income Tax portal, we will validate your documents in two ways:
Video recording: You will receive a video link to your registered mobile number and email address, where you need to record your personal information like name, DOB, etc. and send it to us.
SMS: You will then receive an SMS with the DSC application ID and a mobile number to which you need to reply with your DSC application ID, name, mobile number and email ID.
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Delivery & Installation
Upon receiving your Order we deliver USB Token . When a USB token gets delivered our Expert will assist you for installation of Digital Signature certificate in your USB token.
Foreign National DSC
Dsc for foreign nationals can be given to approve Foreign nationals to conduct any online exchanges securely. These Class 3 Digital Signature can be given to Foreign National after accommodation of required documents and by following appropriate validation. Class 3 Foreign National Organization client DSC can be utilized for eTendering, eProcurement, eBidding, eAuction on all administration, semi-government, PSUs, Private portals in India.
Digital Signature for Foreign Organization can be given to any representative who is residing in India and working for the concerned association. Citizens of different nations or their organizations, as well as Indian nationals abroad, can apply for a digital signature to securely transact in the nation.
Documents required for DSC for Foreign National
Proof of Identity( All given below)
- Attested copy of passport.
- Attested copy of VISA (If applicants are not living in their native country).
- Attested copy of Resident Permit Certificate (if applicant is presently in India)
- Attested copy of PAN is mandatory if applicant has a PAN.
Proof of Address (Choose from options below)
- Attested copy of passport (with address included).
- Attested copy of any other Government/Bank issued documents.
Benefits of using DSC for Foreign National
- These DSCs help in making your online transactions secure and authentic. It helps in establishing ownership of a domain.
- The foreigner companies who want to trade and even the Indian NRIs who are filing income tax returns, accessing e-tenders, signing web applications and web pages without relying on a user name and password.
These certificates are easy to authenticate and validate the information. The user can reach the sales team using the dedicated number to buy foreign individual DSC. Besides, you can also visit our website to know more about the DSCs in detail.
Difference between Encryption and Signing
Message encryption provides confidentiality. Allows users to encrypt document with the public key which can be decrypted only with the corresponding private key. To put it in simple terms when encrypting, you use their public key to write message and recipient uses their private key to read it. One of the most secure way protecting confidential documents.
Message signing binds the identity of the message source to this message. It ensures data integrity, message authentication, and non-repudiation altogether. When signing, you use your private key to write message’s signature, and they use your public key to check if it’s really yours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A digital signature is an electronic form of a signature that can be used to authenticate the identity of the sender of a message or the signer of a document, and also ensure that the original content of the message or document that has been sent is unchanged. Digital signatures are easily transportable and cannot be imitated by someone else. The ability to ensure that the original signed message arrived means that the sender cannot easily disclaim it later.
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is an electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Few examples of physical certificates are Drivers' Licenses, Passports, or Membership Cards. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for instance, a Driver's License identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country. Likewise, a Digital Certificate can be presented electronically to prove one’s identity, to access information or services on the Internet, or to sign certain documents digitally.
You can get your DSC from Online Legal India™. We are authorized providers for DSC, and are partnered with eMudhra, licensed CAs to get your DSC at an unbeatable price without any hassles. We require only your basic documents and verify your details against the PAN card registered on the Income Tax Portal.
Usually, it takes 3-4 days for processing the DSC application after which it is couriered to you.
No, you need not be present as the Online Legal India™ Digital Signature Certificate process is completely done online. However, for Class-3 DSC, sometimes, you may have to be present physically which will be informed to you before the verification process.
Usually, it takes 3-4 days for processing the DSC application after which it is couriered to you.
No. Digital Signature is not available in Soft Copy format. The Competition Commission of India, CCI has officially discontinued the download of DSC in .pfx format. So, the Digital Signature can now be downloaded only to a Cryptographic Device.
Yes, subsequent to the enactment of Information Technology Act 2000 in India, Digital Signature Certificates are legally valid in India.
Digital Signature Certificates are issued by licensed Certifying Authorities under the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India as per the Information Technology Act.
Digital Signature Certificates are issued by licensed Certifying Authorities under the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India as per the Information Technology Act.
A digital signature is an electronic method of signing an electronic document whereas a Digital Signature Certificate is a computer based record that
• Identifies the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Has the name and other details that can identify the subscriber.
• Contains the subscriber's public key.
• Is digitally signed by the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Is valid for either one year or two years.
• Digital Signature Usage
• Identifies the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Has the name and other details that can identify the subscriber.
• Contains the subscriber's public key.
• Is digitally signed by the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Is valid for either one year or two years.
• Digital Signature Usage
No, you cannot. A digital signature certificate can have only one email address.
Digital signature certificates in e-tendering systems are allowed, but based on the service provider.
Definitely. A person can have two Digital Signatures; say one for official use and another one for personal use.
USB e-Token is a storage device where the Digital Signature can be stored. E-Token is password-protected so that Digital Signature is never lost or tampered with even when a computer is formatted.
Legally valid Digital Signature Certificates are issued only through a Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), Govt. of India, licensed Certifying Authorities (CA), such as eMudhra.
eMudhra, a Certifying Authority (CA) licensed by CCA, offers secure digital signatures through various options tailored to suit individual as well as organizational needs.
eMudhra, a Certifying Authority (CA) licensed by CCA, offers secure digital signatures through various options tailored to suit individual as well as organizational needs.
You can use Digital Signature Certificates for the following:
• To send and receive digitally signed and encrypted emails.
• To carry out secure web-based transactions, or to identify other participants of web-based transactions.
• In e-Tendering, e-Procurement, MCA (for Registrar of Companies e-filing), Income Tax [for e-filing Income Tax Returns] Applications, and also in many other purposes.
• For signing documents like MSWord, MSExcel, and PDFs.
• Plays a crucial role in creating a paperless office.
• To send and receive digitally signed and encrypted emails.
• To carry out secure web-based transactions, or to identify other participants of web-based transactions.
• In e-Tendering, e-Procurement, MCA (for Registrar of Companies e-filing), Income Tax [for e-filing Income Tax Returns] Applications, and also in many other purposes.
• For signing documents like MSWord, MSExcel, and PDFs.
• Plays a crucial role in creating a paperless office.
Yes. Subsequent to the enactment of the Information Technology Act, 2000, Digital Signature Certificates are legally valid in India.
Digital Signature Certificates are issued by licensed Certifying Authorities under the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India as per the Information Technology Act.
Digital Signature Certificates are issued by licensed Certifying Authorities under the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India as per the Information Technology Act.
A digital signature is an electronic method of signing an electronic document whereas a Digital Signature Certificate is a computer-based record that
• Identifies the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Has the name and other details that can identify the subscriber.
Contains the subscriber's public key.
• Is digitally signed by the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Is valid for either one year or two years.
• Identifies the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Has the name and other details that can identify the subscriber.
Contains the subscriber's public key.
• Is digitally signed by the Certifying Authority issuing it.
• Is valid for either one year or two years.
No, you cannot. A Digital Signature Certificate can comprise only one email address.
A Certifying Authority is a trusted agency whose central responsibility is to issue, revoke, renew, and provide directories for Digital Signature Certificates. According to Section 24 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, "Certifying Authority" means a person who has been granted a license to issue Digital Signature Certificates. We are an authorized partner of eMudhra.
A Digital Signature Certificate explicitly associates the identity of an individual/device with a pair of electronic keys - public and private keys - and this association is endorsed by the CA. The certificate contains information about a user's identity (for example, their name, pincode, country, email address, the date the certificate was issued and the name of the Certifying Authority that issued it).
These keys complement each other in that one does not function in the absence of the other. They are used by browsers and servers to encrypt and decrypt information regarding the identity of the certificate user during information exchange processes. The private key is stored on the user's computer hard disk or on an external device such as a token. The user retains control of the private key; it can only be used with the issued password.
The public key is disseminated with the encrypted information. The authentication process fails if either one of these keys in not available or do not match. This means that the encrypted data cannot be decrypted and therefore, is inaccessible to unauthorized parties
These keys complement each other in that one does not function in the absence of the other. They are used by browsers and servers to encrypt and decrypt information regarding the identity of the certificate user during information exchange processes. The private key is stored on the user's computer hard disk or on an external device such as a token. The user retains control of the private key; it can only be used with the issued password.
The public key is disseminated with the encrypted information. The authentication process fails if either one of these keys in not available or do not match. This means that the encrypted data cannot be decrypted and therefore, is inaccessible to unauthorized parties
Yes, digital signature certificates can be employed in wireless networks.
