Benefits of Digital Signature Certificate other than authenticating certificate holder’s identity
Time & Cost Saving
Digital Signature is an effective way to sign documents online hence save travel to location of contract occurrence. With DSC, one can sign a document in a click of a button. The major attraction of a DSC is that, while a signer is in a different location, he/she doesn’t have to be present physically for signing a document.
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Enhanced Security
Security features in DSC prevents anybody else from use of the signature data and it is not possible to fake your signature, alter your document or tamper the data. Digital Signature Certificate ensures your signature is valid, verified and legitimate.
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Valid in the eyes of Law
A Digitally Signed Document is accepted as evidence in any court of law in the same way of acceptance of any physically signed document as per Information Technology Act 2000.
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Global Acceptance
A DSC is accepted in Government bodies like Income Tax, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GST etc., as well by most of the companies around the world considering its high security measures. For take part in government tenders you should have a DSC of your own.
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Documents Required to DSC registration
- Documents for an Indian Citizen,Permanent Resident of India
- ID Proof Passport/ Driving License/ Voters Id or any other valid address proof issued by State/Central Governments.
- PAN Card PAN Card of the applicant
- Address Proof Voters ID/ Driving License / Aadhar of the applicant
- Documents for IndianCompanies
- PAN Card Organizational PAN
- Partnership Deed If it’s a partnership firm
- List of Authorities List of Authorized Signatories which could be the list of Directors, Board members etc.
- ID Proof Authorized Signatories ID Proof
- GST Certificate GST Certificate of the firm
- For Companies registered in India, the documents may differ depending up on the type of entity like proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Pvt. Ltd, etc.
Type of Digital Signature Certificate
There were three classes of Digital Signatures – Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3, out of which Class 1, Class 2 are outdated and only Class 3 Digital Certificate available as of now.
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is an upgraded version of outdated Class 2 Certificate. It is issued to Organizations and individuals who wanted to form a new company or be a director in a company or to who wishes to participate in bidding or government tenders, online tenders and auctions. Sometimes the Certifying Authority may ask for the physical appearance of the applicant (cases like any issue in verification/ suspicious activity, etc.) for availing a class 3 DSC. Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate are prone to data theft, fraudulence and failure of security.
How DSCs Work?
Your digital signature provider will use a standard, accepted format called a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to create two mathematically linked keys for each signer – a private one and a public one. When you sign a document electronically, you use your private key to create that signature. You must keep your private key secure.
The algorithm used to create the keys acts as a code. It creates data that matches the signed document and then encrypts it. This data is called a hash, and the encrypted hash is your digital signature.
Each signature also contains a timestamp for when the document was signed. If there is any change to the document after the time on that timestamp, it is considered invalid.
When the recipient receives a document, they use a copy of the sender’s public key to decode the signature (using the code used to create the keys). If the public key cannot do so, it means that the signature does not belong to the sender, or the document was changed after it was signed. In either case, the document is considered to be invalid.
To further protect the digital signature’s reliability, the PKI that digital signature provider’s use mandates that keys be created, conducted, and saved securely.Digital signatures are especially used when you need to comply with particular regulations or need to conduct high risk or high-value transactions.
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Register for your DSC in 3 Easy Steps
- Fill up the registration form
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Provide details & upload documents required for registering for a DSC
Submission of Application for procurement of DSC
Documents Validation:Once the payment is made and the information is verified against the PAN card as in the Income Tax portal, we will validate your documents in two ways:
Video recording: You will receive a video link to your registered mobile number and email address, where you need to record your personal information like name, DOB, etc. and send it to us.
SMS: You will then receive an SMS with the DSC application ID and a mobile number to which you need to reply with your DSC application ID, name, mobile number and email ID.
- Dispatch Digital Signature Certificate USB Token
Upon successful verification we will dispatch your Digital Signature Certificate USB token, which is a password-protected physical device containing your digital signature. A USB token also called e-token, dongle or digital signature has special built-in software that recognizes and opens your digital signature.
The Process of Registering for a DSC Online
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Day 1 – 2
Collection of Information
Collection of Required Documents (Scanned Copies)
Review of Documents and information provided
Application for DSC
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Day 3 – 4
Document verification by Certifying Authority (CA)
Personal Verification from CA by SMS and Video Link
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Day 5 – 8
Dispatch of Digital Signature Certificate USB Token to the communication address given in the form
*Subjected to processing time of CA
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FAQ
What is the validity of DSC?
A Digital Signature Certificate is valid from 1 to 2 years from the time of issuance. Every DSC will have a Start date and End date. If your DSC expires, you can register for a new DSC.
From where I can get a DSC?
We, BookMyTM are partnered with some of the licensed Certifying Authorities (CAs) since being authorized providers for Digital Signature Certificate. We can assure you the best rates and hassle free procurement of DSC through BookMyTM.
Who is a Digital Certifying Authority?
According to the Information Technology (IT) Act 2000, any person or entity which has been granted the license to issue a Digital Signature Certificate is recognised as a Digital Certifying Authority or CA. Before issuing license to a prospective CA, the Controller of Certifying Authorities, Ministry of IT, will first audit the establishment and then ensure compliance requirements are satisfactory, and finally grants the license.
Who is a Registration Authority (RA)?
RAs are the agents of the CAs who collect and verify the information and the requisite documents from the applicant. RAs will then decide to approve or reject a DSC application request.
When should a person use class 3 DSC?
If you want to register for e-tenders or e-procurement or e-auctions you need class 3 certificate. Also government bodies like Indian Railways, national banks may have to get DSC for tenders.
How long does it take to get a DSC?
Usually, it takes 3-4 days for processing the DSC application after which it is couriered to you.
Why do I need to submit my documents to apply for a DSC?
A DSC in the digital world is as important as your PAN card or passport in the physical world. Hence, before issuing the certificate all your details will be thoroughly checked and verified.
What type of DSC is required for procuring tenders and trademark/patent filing?
Class 3 certificate is mandatory for e-Tendering, e-Procurement , Trademark / Patent filing. Class 3 is the highest type of Digital Signature Certificate.
Is it necessary to get the USB token?
Yes, a USB is mandatory as per the Government’s notification because it is not vulnerable to virus attacks, thereby offering the highest security.