DSC
Digital Signature Certificates
Digital Signature is an electronic type of mark used to validate the character of the sender of a message or the endorser of the report. It is put away in a USB drive.It guarantees:
- Originality of document
- Easy transportability
- Security against imitated by someone else
- Confirmation of Identity of sender
- High-level security for online transactions by ensuring absolute privacy.

Types of Digital Signature:
1) Class 1 Certificate: Used for
Securing Email communication
2) Class 2 Certificate: Used for
- Incorporation of Company or LLP
- IT return E-filing
- Obtaining DIN or DPIN
- Filing other forms with MCA and Income-tax Department
3) Class 3 Certificate: Used for
- E-tendering
- Participating in E-Auction
How to Apply for DSC
Following are the requirements for Applying for Digital Signature Certificate
1.Submission of DSC Application form duly filled in by the applicant
- Producing Photo ID proof
3.Producing Address proof
Points to Remember
- Digital signatures are issued for 1 or 2 years. After their validity has expired, they need to be renewed
- A person can have different DSCs – one for official purpose and the other DSC for personal purpose
- Digitally signed documents are acceptable in legal courts as an evidence or proof

Documents Required for DSC
Class 2
1) photo
2) Pancard
3) aadhar card
Class 3
1) photo
2) aadhar card
3) Pancard
4) 6 months bank statement
5) itr
6) firm registration (in case of firm dsc)