About Digital Signature

Understanding Digital Signatures

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic form of signature that helps you sign documents digitally and access various government services securely.

Benefits of Digital Signature

  • ✓ Legal Validity Equal to Physical Signatures
  • ✓ Enhanced Security and Authentication
  • ✓ Paperless Documentation
  • ✓ Time and Cost Savings
  • ✓ Remote Document Signing

Types of Digital Signature Certificates

Class 1

Basic level verification for individual email signing

  • Email Verification
  • Personal Use
  • Basic Security

Class 2

Medium level verification for business purposes

  • Identity Verification
  • Business Documents
  • GST Filing

Class 3

Highest level verification for secure transactions

  • Physical Verification
  • Government Tenders
  • Maximum Security

Common Uses of Digital Signature

Purpose Description
Company Filing ROC forms, Annual returns, Company registration
Income Tax ITR filing, TDS returns, Form 15CA/CB
GST GST registration, Returns filing, Refunds
Tenders e-Tendering, Government bids, Procurement

How to Get a Digital Signature

1

Choose DSC Type

Select appropriate class based on your requirements

2

Document Submission

Provide identity and address proof documents

3

Verification

Physical or video verification as per class type

4

DSC Generation

Receive USB token with digital signature

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