A Digital Signature is an electronic, encrypted, sign of authentication on Digital information such as email messages, macros, or electronic documents. A signature shows that the information originated from the signer and has not been altered.
Why do you need Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?
Signing certificate to create a digital signature, you need a signing certificate, which proves identity. When you send a digitally-signed macro or document, you also send your certificate and public key.
Address Proof of Applicant (Voter ID, Passport, Driving License)
Photograph of Applicant
Email ID and Contact Number
Documents Required for with encryption
Pan Card of Applicant
Address Proof of Applicant (Voter ID, Passport, Driving License)
Photograph of Applicant
Email ID and Contact Number
Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
GST Registration Certificate
Documents Required for foreigner
Authorized imitation of applicant passport (comprising of address as it’s part)
Authorized imitation of any other Bank/ Government issued address proof
Photograph of Applicant
Email ID and Contact Number
Steps
Process Involve
STEP – 1
Documentation
Client Provides Documents required for Registration
STEP – 2
Application for DSC
Application is filled with Authority
STEP – 3
Phone Verification
Applicant needs to send a SMS to prescribed number for Mobile No Verification
STEP – 4
Email Verification
Applicant receive an email, just click on the link they have received on that email and verify
STEP – 5
Video Verification
Applicant receive an email, just click on the link they have need to do Video Verification.
STEP – 6
DSC Approval
After successful verification, DSC is approved by Authority
STEP – 7
DSC Download
DSC is Downloaded on a USB Token, clients are advised not try downloading DSC themselves, it may corrupt the script and additional charges may be levied
DSC is mandatory for some services or user categories such as e-Verification of returns filed by companies and other persons whose accounts are required to be audited under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act 1961.