Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Registration

DSC, short for Digital Signature Certificate, is crucial in modern online official, legal, and commercial proceedings where a signature is mandatory. It serves as an electronic replacement for physical signatures. Both individuals and commercial entities require Digital Signatures for various purposes, including:

• Filing Annual Returns
• Income Tax E-filing
• E-tenders
• Company or LLP Incorporation
• GST Return
• Online Registrations, and more.

An authentic DSC is accepted for official and legal processing in businesses. Its validity typically lasts 1-2 years, after which renewal is necessary. The Controller of Certifying Authority has authorized certain certifying authorities in India to issue Digital Signature Certificates, ensuring their authenticity.

In India, there are three classes of DSCs issued by certifying authorities:

1. Class I Certificate: For individual/private applicants, primarily used to secure email communication.
2. Class II Certificate: For directors and signatory authorities of companies, facilitating e-filing returns, online registrations, attestations, etc.
3. Class III Certificate: For vendors participating in online auctions, e-tenders, and bidding processes.

Depending on your chosen Service Type (Paper Based/Paperless), we will provide the necessary information to include the following services in your package:

1. DSC Application and Submission through Certifying Authority
2. Same Day Processing
3. USB Token Delivery

In India, both Indian citizens and foreign nationals require a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for various official, commercial, and legal purposes. The documents needed for DSC application are as follows:

For Indian Citizens/Residents:

• Passport Size Photograph
• Applicant’s contact details, such as phone number, email, etc.
• ID Proof: Copy of PAN Card/Passport, etc.
• Address Proof: Copy of Voter ID Card/Aadhaar Card/Driving Licence/Electricity Bill/Bank Statement (latest), etc.

For Foreign Nationals:

• ID Proof: Attested copy of Passport/VISA/Resident Permit Certificate
• Applicant’s contact details, such as phone number, email, etc.
• Address Proof: Passport

The attesting authorities for foreign nationals are Embassy of Native Country, Apostilized by Native Country after Public Notary (if the country is in Hague Convention), and Consularized by Native Country after Public Notary (if the country is not in Hague Convention).

Note: Depending on the Service Type, additional documents such as Registered GST Number may be required.

Step 1: Providing Information

Based on your selected Service Type, you need to furnish us with your information and documents, properly attested by the authorized signatory. We'll verify the validity of your documents to register your Digital Signature (DSC). To proceed with your DSC registration, we require the following compulsory information in your declaration:

• Class of DSC
• Validity
• Type: Only Sign or Sign & Encrypt
• Declaration
• Authorized Signatory for Attestation
• Fees

Please note that it's essential for you to affix your recent photograph and sign the declaration paper with your authentic signature; otherwise, we cannot correctly process your DSC registration.

Step 2: Drafting and Processing DSC Application

Your DSC Application, along with the required documents, will be meticulously prepared for registration through an authorized certifying channel. This process ensures a hassle-free and swift procedure, relieving you of any future concerns.

Step 3: Issuance of DSC Certificate

Upon approval of your DSC Application and issuance of the DSC Certificate, we'll provide your Digital Signature in a secure USB as an E-Token.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You can now utilize this DSC during its validity period (1-2 years). Remember to renew it thereafter.