What is a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic form of a signature used to authenticate the identity of the person submitting documents online.

It ensures data integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation for electronic transactions.

Company/LLP registration on MCA portal
Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) online
GST filings
Tender submissions and e-procurement
Signing documents electronically

Types of Digital Signature Certificates

Class 1 DSC

For individuals to verify personal identity online. Used for email or non-government documents.

Class 2 DSC

For financial transactions, MCA filings, or tax submissions. Used by directors or signatories.

Class 3 DSC

Highest level of security. Required for e-tendering, e-auctions, and high-value transactions.

Organizational / DGFT DSC

Issued to organizations for authorizing multiple users or for foreign trade.

Documents Required for DSC

For Individuals:

PAN card
Aadhaar card or Passport/Voter ID/Driving License (as identity proof)
Recent passport-size photograph

For Organizations:

Certificate of Incorporation / LLP agreement / Partnership deed
PAN card of the organization
Proof of address of the registered office
List of authorized signatories with identity and address proof

Benefits of a Digital Signature Certificate

Secure Signing

Enables secure and legally valid electronic signing of documents.

Mandatory for Filings

Required for MCA, income tax, GST, and e-tendering.

Reduces Paperwork

Reduces paperwork and simplifies compliance processes.

Authentication

Ensures authentication, integrity, and non-repudiation.

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