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🧾 Digital Signature Certificate Form

🔹 1. Applicant Type

Individual Organization Company Director / Partner / Proprietor Government Employee Foreign Individual

🔸 2. Applicant Details

Full Name (for advisory only) *

Email ID *

Mobile Number *

Alternate Contact No. (Optional)

DSC Class

DSC Class 3

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About Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure digital key issued by Certifying Authorities (CAs) to validate the identity of the certificate holder. Our consultancy helps you understand how DSCs use public key cryptography for secure online transactions and digital document signing.

Types of DSCs we provide guidance on:

Class 3 DSC: This is the highest level of certificate. We provide advisory on its use for e-tendering, e-procurement, GST filings, MCA filings, and other high-security applications.
- Sign Only: For digitally signing documents.
- Sign + Encrypt: For signing and encrypting, offering more security.
DGFT DSC: We offer guidance on this DSC, designed for Importers and Exporters for the DGFT portal.

Common Uses of DSC:

Our consultation covers the DSC requirements for:

Filing Income Tax Returns & GST Returns
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Filings
e-Tendering and e-Procurement
Applying for Import Export Code (IEC)
GeM (Government e-Marketplace)
And many other secure transactions.

Information for Consultation:

(Our team will contact you for further discussion and guidance after you book the consultation.)

We will discuss the requirements for ID Proof (like PAN Card) and Address Proof (like Aadhaar).
A passport-size photograph will be needed for the actual application with the CA.

For organization DSCs, we will advise on the additional documents required.

Our Consultation-Assisted Process:

Fill out this advisory booking form.
Pay the consultation fee.
Our executive will contact you to guide you on the document requirements and identity verification process as per CA guidelines.
We help you understand how the DSC is issued by the CA and downloaded into a USB token.

Disclaimer: This is a private consultancy portal. We assist in understanding the DSC procurement process. The DSC itself is issued by licensed Certifying Authorities (CAs), not by us.

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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) – Frequently Asked Questions

A DSC is an electronic form of a signature that proves the authenticity and integrity of digital data or electronic documents. It is issued by licensed Certifying Authorities (CAs) and is legally valid in India under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

DSCs are used to:

Securely sign electronic documents (e.g., GST returns, MCA filings, e-tenders).
Prove the identity of the signer.
Ensure the document is not altered after signing.
Comply with government e-filing requirements.

Any Individual, Organization, or Representative of an Organization who needs to sign documents digitally can apply. Common applicants include:

Company directors
Chartered Accountants (CA), CS, CMA
Business owners
Government contractors
Professionals in e-tendering, e-auctions

In India, DSCs are classified mainly into:

Class 2 Certificate (discontinued after Jan 1, 2021) – Used for basic identity verification.
Class 3 Certificate – High assurance, mandatory for e-tendering, MCA, GST, ITR filings.
DGFT DSC – Special DSC for businesses dealing with import/export via DGFT portal.

A DSC contains:

Your public key and encrypted private key
Your name & email ID
Certifying Authority details
Validity period

DSCs are generally issued for 1, 2, or 3 years. After expiry, they must be renewed.

Steps:

Choose a licensed Certifying Authority (e.g., eMudhra, Sify, Vsign, NIC).
Fill out the DSC application form online or offline.
Complete identity verification (Aadhaar OTP / PAN / video verification).
Submit necessary documents and payment.
Download/receive the DSC on a USB token.

For Individuals:

PAN card (mandatory)
Aadhaar card / Passport / Driving License
Passport-size photograph
Email ID and mobile number

For Organizations:

Company PAN
Certificate of Incorporation
Authorized signatory’s ID proof
Board Resolution / Authorization letter

A USB token is a secure device where your private key is stored. It is mandatory for Class 3 DSCs and ensures no unauthorized use of your signature.

Yes, a DSC stored in a USB token can be used on any system after installing the token drivers.

Apply for renewal through the same Certifying Authority before expiry. Complete identity verification again. A new private key is generated; the old one is no longer valid.

Yes. DSCs are recognized under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and are legally admissible in Indian courts.

Once expired, the DSC cannot be used. You must apply for a new DSC or renew the existing one before expiry.

Yes, as per CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities) guidelines, video verification is mandatory for identity confirmation.

Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR)
GST registration and returns
MCA (ROC) filings for companies
EPFO filings
E-tendering and e-auctions
Signing PDF and other documents

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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) – Frequently Asked Questions

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