Digital Signature

DIGITAL SIGNATURE (DSC)

Digital Signature (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper signatures. Physical documents are signed manually, similarly, electronic documents, for example e-forms are required to be signed digitally using a Digital Signature Certificate. A Digital Signature Certificate, like a handwritten signature, establishes the identity of the sender filing the documents through the internet which the sender cannot revoke or deny.

We work in collaboration with E-Mudhra Certifying Authority for issuance of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

VALIDITY OF DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE

Digital Signature (DSC) can be availed for validity of 1 year , 2 year or maximum 3 year

TYPES OF DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE

There are 4 types of Digital Signature Certificates ( DSC)

• CLASS 1 : This provides a basic level of assurance relevant to environments where there are risks and consequences of data compromise, but they are not considered to be of major significance.
• CLASS 2 : Class 2 DSC can be used for PF, ROC,GST, Income Tax Filing. It is the most widely used DSC and can be used at various places other than for E-Tendering. As per latest guidelines issued by the Controller of Certifying Authority, Class 2 Certificates would be discontinued and Class 3 Certificates will be issued in place of Class 2 from 1st February, 2021
• CLASS 3 : Class 3 DSC is mainly used for online procurement processes involving high financial values, E-Tendering, E-Procurement, E-Bidding, E-Auction on all Government, Semi Government, PSUs, Private Portals.
• DGFT : DGFT DSC is required to digitally any sign documents in electronic format or for transactions being performed through a web-browser on the DGFT website or portal. It is used by the (Exporters & Importers) community registered with the DGFT in India.