{"id":65952,"date":"2020-10-13T10:55:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T05:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbselibrary.com\/?p=65952"},"modified":"2020-10-13T10:55:46","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T05:25:46","slug":"digital-signature-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbselibrary.com\/digital-signature-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) | Online, Application Form, Fee, Validity, Providers"},"content":{"rendered":"
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):<\/strong> Digital Signature Certificate is an electronic format of a paper certificate or a physical document. It is also termed as DSC. There are many examples in real life that have digital signatures such as Driver’s licences, passports, PAN cards, etc. These certificates work as proof of the identity of citizens of India. More details are available on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ official website.<\/p>\n The digital signature certificate is issued by a licensed Certifying authority of the area or city, under the act of Indian IT-Act 2000. Depending on the availability of documents, applicants can apply for DSC. Digital Signatures are legally admissible in a Court of Law, as provided under the provisions of IT Act, 2000. The certificate is usually issued within 7 working days after the verification procedure is completed.\u00a0 A digital signature is usually valid for one to two years, post which it has to be renewed.<\/p>\n Students can find more about\u00a0Certificates<\/a>, explore the types used for academic purposes, professional purposes and more.<\/p>\n DSC is an official document that can be used for signing various other documents. It can be used for filing income tax returns, e-tenders, etc. There are different classes under which an applicant can apply for DSC based on the requirements. These classes are Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. All these classes we are going to discuss in the article.<\/p>\n There are three ways to apply for a digital signature certificate:<\/p>\n The digital signature certificate application form will include the following details, which has to be filled by the applicants:<\/p>\n After completing the above details, applicants have to affix a photograph in the form.<\/p>\n The supporting or required documents to be submitted along with the DSC application form by the applicants are:<\/p>\n A copy of supporting documents should be submitted attested by the gazetted officer.<\/p>\n The digital signature documents are usually valid for one to two years. They are required to be renewed over the period of expiration.<\/p>\n To update the digital signature certificate online, follow the below procedures:<\/p>\n The format of any digital certificate will contain the following information:<\/p>\n The digital certificate is based on different classes for which applicants are applying.<\/p>\n Under the provisions of IT Act, 2000, the office of the Controller of Certification Agencies (CCA) appoints Certification Agencies. To issue Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs), there are a total of 8 Certification Agencies. They are:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Question 2.<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Question 3.<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Question 4.<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Question 5.<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Question 6.<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Candidates have to login with an existing user ID<\/p>\n Click on Change DSC details<\/p>\n Fill the required changes<\/p>\n Click on Change\/Modify DSC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Digital Signature Certificate is an electronic format of a paper certificate or a physical document. It is also termed as DSC. There are many examples in real life that have digital signatures such as Driver’s licences, passports, PAN cards, etc. These certificates work as proof of the identity of citizens of … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":65953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[92677],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Apply for Digital Signature Certificate?<\/h2>\n
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Digital Signature Certificate Application Form<\/h3>\n
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Supporting Documents for Digital Signature Certificate<\/h3>\n
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Digital Signature Certificate Application Fee<\/h3>\n
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Digital Signature Certificate Validity<\/h3>\n
Digital Signature Certificate Update Online<\/h3>\n
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Digital Signature Certificate Format<\/h3>\n
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Digital Signature Certificate Classes<\/h3>\n
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About Certifying Authority<\/h3>\n
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FAQ’s on Digital Signature Certificate<\/h3>\n
\nWhat are Digital Signature Certificates?<\/p>\n
\nDigital Signature Certificate is an electronic format of a paper certificate or a physical document. It can be used to file tax returns. A digital signature is an electronic signature that can be used by someone to authenticate the identity of the sender of a message or of the signer of a document.<\/p>\n
\nWho issues Digital Signature Certificates?<\/p>\n
\nDigital Signature Certificates are issued by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) in your area or city, under the section of Indian IT-Act 2000.<\/p>\n
\nHow to get a Digital Signature Certificate?<\/p>\n
\nTo get a Digital Signature Certificate, applicants have to submit the duly filled application form to the nearby Certifying Authority, who is licensed to issue the digital certificates. Submit the supporting documents such as ID proof and address proof along with application form. Pay the application fee as per mentioned by the authority.<\/p>\n
\nWhat documents are required to apply for a Digital Signature Certificate?<\/p>\n
\nThe two mandatory documents required to apply for DSC are:<\/p>\n\n
\nWhat is the need for a Digital Signature Certificate?<\/p>\n
\nDigital Signature Certificates are digital forms of physical certificates or ID proofs, that are signed digitally.<\/p>\n
\nHow to update digital signature certificates online?<\/p>\n
\nTo update the digital signature certificate online, follow the below procedures:<\/p>\n