Digital Signature Certificate is an electronic form of a Signature. It is used to authenticate the identity of signer of a document. If you want to know where all it is used, what all documents are required to apply, who issues DSC in India, how to apply for it & how to install it into your computer. Read below

DSC Uses :- DSC is used for Participating in Tenders, filing income tax returns, GST, EPF & so on.

Documents required to apply for DSC :-

CategoryDocuments required
Proprietorship FirmsAadhar Card, Pan Card & GST Certificate.
Partnership CompanyPartnership Deed, Aadhar Card of Authorized Signatory, GST Certificate, PAN Card.
Private Limited CompanyIncorporation Certificate, List of Directors, Aadhar card of Authorized Signatory, GST Certificate, Organization PAN Card.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)Incorporation Certificate, List of Directors, Aadhar card of Authorized Signatory, GST Certificate, Organization PAN Card.
AssociationsRegistration Certificate of Association issued by Registrar, Copy of Resolution from Association/Society authorizing the signatory, Aadhar card of Authorized Signatory, Organization PAN Card.
NGO/TrustNGO Registration Copy, Copy of Resolution from the NGO/Trust authorizing the signatory, Aadhar Card of Authorized Signatory, Organization PAN Card.

Who issues Digital Signature Certificate in India?

A Licensed Certifying Authority issues DSC. In India there are totally 6 Certifying Authorities which issues Digital Signature Certificate. They Are,

  1. Pantasign CA
  2. Safescrypt
  3. e Mudhra
  4. Capricorn
  5. Verasys
  6. (n) Code Solution

How to apply for Digital Signature Certificate?

Once you have the required documents, you need to apply for DSC with any of the above Certifying Authorities. After you apply, there will be a video verification process. For more information on Video Verification you can also contact 8152999000.

After verification is done, your application will be approved and you will be issued with Digital Signature Certificate.

How much is the price of DSC?

ValidityPrice
1 yearRs. 2999/-
2 yearRs. 3999/-
3 yearRs.5999/-

How to install Digital Signature certificate?

To install DSC, you will need an e token. An e token looks like below,

You will need to purchase e token and install DSC to it. For assistance on installing DSC to e token you can also contact 8152999000. After installation, you have to plug in e token to your computer & start using it.