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DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE

Digital Signature Certificate is commonly used to sign documents for GST and Tender bids. Other uses include signing on invoices, contracts, corporate documents, tax returns, Cersai, FIU, and UIDAI.

Digital Signature is legally binding. Only a licensed Certifying Authority can issue Digital Signature Certificates.
Private Organizations, banks, government organizations can buy Class 3 digital certificate for their authorised employees by submitting required documents. Class 3 digital certificate can be procured for any foreign national for any foreign organization also.

Type of Certificates

01

Sign

Sign DSC can only be used for signing documents. The most popular usage of is signing the PDF file for Tax Returns, MCA and other websites. Signing via DSC gives the assurance of not only the integrity of the signer but also the data. It is proof of untampered and unaltered data.

02

Encrypt

Encrypt DSC can only be used to encrypt a document, it is popularly used in the tender portal, to help companies encrypt the documents and upload. Encrypt DSC is fit for e-commerce documents, legal documentation and sharing documents that are highly confidential and contains information that needs to be protected. We are selling Encrypt certificate as a standalone product as well.

03

Sign & Encrypt

Sign & Encrypt DSC can be used for both signing and encrypting. It is convenient for users who need to authenticate and maintain the confidentiality of the information shared. Its usage includes filing government form and application.

Use of Digital Signature

Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate can be issued to any individual person OR to any authorised individual person on behalf of organization for various platforms and can be used in various services:

  • MCA e-filing
  • Income Tax e-filing
  • LLP Registration
  • GST Application
  • IE Code Registration
  • Form 16, etc
  • e-Tendering
  • Patent and Trademark e-filing
  • Customs e-filing
  • e-Procurement
  • e-Biding
  • e-Auction, etc

Validity of the Certificate

You could buy certificates with a validity upto three years. (The validity is controlled by law, and you cannot buy certificates more than three years and less than One year validity)

Which Class of DSC to buy?

There is only one class of DSC to buy. CCA has simplified the DSC Classes in 2021. Only Class-3 DSC is available to purchase for both individuals and organisations. Renewals or new sales of Class 2 is discontinued.

Who could buy our Certificate ?

There is no limitation on who could buy our certificates, people and organization from India and outside India can buy our certificates, provided they meet our Verification Guidelines. Please look at our list below to select an appropriate application form.

Individuals

The DSC is for Indians, who do not want their organization name to be part of the certificate.

Organization

This DSC is for companies (any type of entity), who want their organization name to be part of DSC.

Foreign Individuals

The DSC is for foreigners and would like to use our certificate in their name.

Foreign Organization

The DSC is for Organizations registered outside India would like to use our Digital certificates.

Document Signer Certificate

If you intend to use our certificate for bulk signing of documents, you could use our Bulk Signer Certificates. We would offer this certificate in PFX file for Class 2 and is sold to Organizations only.

IEC Certificates

We have a special Digital Signature certificate for IEC code holders, this certificate is specifically used for DGFT portal.

What we Do?

We are an authorised Parter of emudhra, V-Sign & PantaSign Certifying Authority. We provide Digital signature certificate through these Certifying Authority.

Here is the process to obtain Digital Signature Procedure

We have three different paperless eKYC verification-based methods for acquiring the Digital signature certificate. The applicant can opt for the method they prefer.

Aadhar-Based Paperless DSC

Any applicant who is an Aadhaar card holder can apply for the Digital Signature Certificates in a paperless manner using, "Aadhaar Offline eKYC'' procedure. Aadhar based KYC verification process is paperless and digital knows your customer (eKYC) procedure, wherein the application is carried forward after a digital verification of the applicant. The process of applying for a DSC application to generate orders and downloading the DSC is quick and can get completed within 15-20 mins.

PAN Based Paperless DSC

By opting for the PAN-based Paperless DSC, the applicant can save on the relative cost. The process of obtaining the Pan-based Paperless DSC is easy, fast, and followed by a quick video verification, where the applicant needs to reflect their PAN card in the video.

GST Based Paperless DSC

We provide the GST Based paperless Organisational DSCs (Digital Signature Certificate) for Organisations having their exclusive GST certificate.
What is ePass2003-Auto: token/dongle?

ePass2003-Auto is used to store Digital Signature. It is referred as token or dongle. As a secure storage device designed to provide strong authentication, it helps protect sensitive data such as Digital Signature.

Cryptographic tokens are different from normal USB thumb drive. ePass2003 provides FIPS 140-2 security levels. ProxKey and Alladin tokens can also be used to store DSC.

What is eKYC? for DSC

KYC stands for Know-Your-Customer. Individual applicants upload Pan Card or Aadhaar XML to complete eKYC online. The process is completed online with upload of PAN Card and one proof of address. No attestation is required. There is no need send physical documents.

Scanned copies to Upload:

  1. 1. PAN Card (front side copy)
  2. 2. Passport size photo
  3. 3. Any One Address Proof with applicant name
    • Aadhaar eKYC
    • Passport
    • Driving License
    • Voter ID

For business and company DSC, there may be additional documents to be uploaded as part of eKYC.

DSC for Foreign Individuals

Citizens and residents of any foreign country can buy Digital Signature from India. It is fully online process.

Upload scanned documents, and download DSC after approval. Use DSC to file tax returns, or sign offical documents of India.

DSC is issued by a Certifying Authority - Capricorn or eMudhra. We are approved partners to sell Capricorn / eMudhra DSC.

Foreign applicants can download DSC online and then store the DSC on a cryptographic token/dongle. If required, ePass2003-Auto is sent by FedEx / DHL courier from India.

Foreign DSC applicant must show original passport during video recording. For companies, applicant must show authorization letter and firm registration documents also.

DSC for Foreign Companies

Applicants from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, and other parts of world have used to buy their Digital Signature to sign documents for India.

Business firms registered outside India need Class-3 Digital Signature to sign official Government documents such as tender submission or Indian Railways. Paper-less process is convenient with faster turnaround time.

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