Digital Signature (DSC) Price - 1399/

A Digital Signature Certificate(DSC) is necessary to submit various online forms to the Government of India. It is used to sign electronic documents, emails, and other digitally transmitted documents. They enhance enhance security using encryption technology. DSCs are predominantly utilised when businesses need to digitally sign online documents, securely authenticate the signature, and validate the signed copy.

Documents Required for Submitting a DSC Application

• Aadhaar card.
• PAN card.
• Passport-sized photo.
• Address proof.
• Mobile no
• Email id

Types of DSCs

Sign

A person can use Sign Certificates for signing a document. It can be affixed to a PDF, files or documents for GST returns submission, income tax returns, MCA online forms and other web-based services. It validates the integrity of the document and authenticates the user’s identity. It assures the receiver that the data mentioned is unaltered and the document is untampered.

Encrypt

A person can use the Encrypt Certificate to encrypt files, documents or other sensitive and confidential data. DSC encryption is for confidential documents and data. It helps enterprises and companies to encrypt and upload documents on web portals. This certificate can also be used to encrypt personal data and send it securely. Encrypt DSC is suitable for e-commerce documents, legal documents, e-tender filing documents and other confidential records.

Sign and Encrypt

A person can use the Sign and Encrypt Certificate for both signing and encrypting purposes. It is usually used for filing government documents, forms and applications. It is suitable for those users who need to maintain and authenticate the confidentiality of the data exchanged.

Classes of DSC

The type of applicant and the purpose for which the Digital Signature Certificate is obtained define the kind of DSC one must apply for, depending on the need. There are three types of Digital Signature certificates issued by the certifying authorities.

Class 1 Certificates

These are issued to individual/private subscribers and are used to confirm the user’s name and email contact within the database of the certifying authority.

Class 2 Certificates

These are issued to the authorities signatories for the purpose of e-filing forms on the government portal, such as the Ministry Of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website, income tax website, GST website, etc. However, from 01.01.2021, the Controller of Certifying Authority has instructed to discontinue Class 2 Certificates, and Class 3 Certificates will be issued in place of Class 2 Certificates.

Class 3 Certificates

These certificates are used in online participation/bidding in e-auctions and online tenders anywhere in India. The vendors who wish to participate in the online tenders must have a Class 3 digital signature certificate.

Since CCA has discontinued Class 2 Certificates from 01.01.2021, every person who needs to sign Registrar of Companies (ROC) forms, customs filing, income tax forms, patent and trademark filing, GST applications and other government forms online must obtain Class 3 Certificates.

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic form of a signature used to authenticate digital documents and transactions. It serves as a digital equivalent of a handwritten signature, providing security and integrity to electronic communications and transactions.

Types of DSC:

Class 1 DSC: Used for individual use, such as email communication and personal use.

Class 2 DSC: Used for individuals and businesses to sign documents and transactions, ensuring that the user is properly identified.

Class 3 DSC: Provides the highest level of security and is used for more critical transactions like e-tendering and e-procurement.

FILE Income Tax Return (ITR) Price - 999/