A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic form of a signature that serves as a secure way to authenticate digital information and verify the identity of the sender or signatory. Here’s what you need to know about DSC:
What is a Digital Signature Certificate?
A Digital Signature Certificate is a virtual representation of a physical signature. It is issued by authorized Certifying Authorities (CAs) in India under the Information Technology Act, 2000. A DSC includes the certificate holder’s name, public key, issuing CA’s digital signature, and expiration date.
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There are three types of DSCs based on the level of verification and permitted usage:
Used for secure email communications and verification of user details in online applications.
Used for income tax filing, company filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and other regulatory filings.
Provides a higher level of assurance and is required for e-tendering, e-procurement, and online bidding processes.
Class II Digital Signatures are used for Income Tax E-Filing, Company, OPC and LLP Incorporation, Annual Return Filing & GST. Class II Digital Signatures are required to file documents electronically with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GST and Income Tax Department.