Digital Signature Certificate is a Digital Certificate that authenticates the identity of the holder through a secured key(USB). As per the recent updates and imperatives gave by CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities), the use of Class 2 DSC will be discontinued. Meaning thereby Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC’s) issuance, which will be withdrawn and only Class 3 DSC will be issued from 1st January 2021.

Application of Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate

 A Class 3 DSC is furnished by a Certifying Authority (CA) after thorough certification of the user’s identity and provides a better level of assurance to the relying party (generally the receiver of such digitally signed document). 

Class 3 DSC is implemented for filing electronic documents and electronic submissions of tenders and auctions, e-bidding, e-auctioning, Patents Filing, Logos Filing and for Registration of Corporations E-filing, VAT returns e-filing, TDS return E-filing, Tax E-filing, sign a word or PDF and more.

 This certificate can be issued to individuals as well as organizations. As these are highly authenticated certificates, primarily intended for e-commerce applications, they shall be issued to individuals only on their personal (physical) appearance before the Certifying Authorities.

Documents required for DSC For Indian Nationals                  

1. Application Form – Duly Filled, Signed and applicant photo with across signature of the applicant.

2. Authorization Letter from the Organization.

3. Proof of identification – The following documents are accepted as proof of identification:

• Passport
• PAN Card of the applicant
• Driving License
• Photo ID card issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Centre/State Governments
• Any Government-issued photo ID card bearing the signature of the applicant

4. Proof of Address – The following documents can be submitted as proof of address:

• AADHAAR Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving License (DL)/Registration Certificate (RC)
• Water Bill (Not older than 3 months).
• Electricity Bill (Not older than 3 Months)

5. Attestation of all Supporting Documents, Application Form. 

Documents required for DSC For Foreign National

1. Application Form – Duly Filled, Signed and applicant photo with across signature of the applicant.

2. Authorization Letter from the Organization.

3. Proof of Identity (All given below)

• Copy of passport.
• Copy of VISA (If applicants are not living in their native country)
• Copy of Resident Permit Certificate (if the applicant is presently in India)

4. Proof of Address (Choose from options below)

• Copy of passport (with address included).
• Copy of any other Government/Bank issued documents.

5. Attestation of all Supporting Documents, Application Form.

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