A digital signature certificate or DSC is a form of electronic signature that is used to sign any document or a form electronically. These are encrypted signatures used by individuals or businesses to sign online documents or even encrypt the documents. Digital signatures are used to e-sign various documents or forms online even for the government transactions.
DSC is valid for one or two years and has all the information related to the signatory stored which is the name, address, country and date of issuance of the certificate. The certificate is used to authenticate the personal information of the signatory while signing the documents which include online forms to be submitted to the government, emails amongst many other digital documents.
In today’s growing digital era having a DSC has a huge importance. The government for many compliances has made signing the forms using a DSC compulsory. Additionally, using a DSC for e-sign documents saves a lot of time and effort of the business or individuals.
In today’s world that is becoming more and more digitalized having a DSC becomes a convenient option for any individual or a business to sign the document online. A DSC has many advantages, the following are few of the many -
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 –
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 –
The three classes of the DSC are -
As the DSC stores the information about the signatory, the same is known to be authentic as it is already confirmed by the certifying authority while issuing the certificate. Therefore, the use of DSC by a person will not allow the person to fake information or pretend to be someone else. The information stored in the DSC about the signatory is authentic. Additionally, once the signatory submits that information to the certifying authority and a digital signature certificate is issued, the information stored in there and cannot be altered or edited. Therefore as the information is authentic the government can at times ask for a DSC to crosscheck and verify any information in the provided by the signatory
We at seedling can take care of the procedural aspects of obtaining the DSC along with collecting the documents for the process. Therefore, simplifying the burden on you to carry out the whole process of obtaining the certificate. We at Seedling will make sure that the certificate is handed over to you within the shortest time possible. The process of applying for the DSC with the certifying authority and getting the certificate after the certifying authority verifying your identity may take up to a week provided that the application form has been filed correctly and the required documents are provided in the right format. We at Seedling would take care of the whole process and assist you with the utmost professionalism in obtaining the certificate.
DSC registration is not mandatory for individuals but is highly recommended for secure online transactions.