Digital Signatures (DSC) Registration
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The documents required for a DSC in India are to be submitted along with the application form to prove the authenticity of the information submitted by the individual or the organization. The documents that are required to be submitted along with the application are as below –

1. For an individual –
• Aadhar card
• Passport size photo
• PAN card of the individual
• Bank Passport copy which shall be attested by the concerned bank official
• A valid address proof which can be an electricity bill, water bill, latest bank statement signed by the bank, all of these documents not being older than 2 months. Alternatively, a telephone bill or any valid government issued photo ID can suffice.
2. Documents required for an organisation –
• Organisation’s PAN card.
• Copy of incorporation in case of an company.
• Authorisation letter for the signatory
• Signatory’s ID proof
3. For foreign nationals –
• Copy of the passport that has to be attested.
• Attested copy of the VISA or resident permit certificate.

Choosing the right type of DSE.

There are three types of DSC and a DSC is also categorized in three classes. The purpose of an individual for which one needs the digital signature certificate determines which type and class of the DSC the individual or the organization may obtain.

The DSC has three types –

• Sign – This DSC is used to simply sign the document. This can be affixed to the documents.
• Encrypt - The Encrypt certificate is used to encrypt files and documents to protect sensitive or confidential information. This is helpful for individuals or businesses to encrypt their confidential data. This type of DSE is usually used for confidential data documents, legal documents etc.
• Sign and encrypt – This type of certificate is a combination of the sign and encrypt DSC. It is used to signing documents while encrypting the document as well.

The three classes of the DSC are -

• Class I certificate - These are issued to individual or private entities which simply confirm the username and email contact within the database of the certifying authority.
• Class II certificate – These certificates are used to sign and submit forms on various government portals. This certificate however is no longer issued and class III certificates are issued instead of class II.
• Class III certificate – These certificates are used for matters where high security is needed like in case of applying for online government tenders, or filing forms on various government websites.