Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Registration

One must apply for DSC (Digital Signature Certificate). Using a DSC, you can electronically sign documents in a secure way and it is legally valid. In India, you can obtain a DSC from any Certifying Authority. If you want to have a very smooth and very fast, than you can depend on experts of GarudaMudra.

What is a DSC?

Your DSC(Digital Signature Certificate) is your digital equivalent to your handwritten signature. It is a trusted digital signature given by a registered Certifying Authority. As your signature on paper proves your identity, a DSC ensures the validity of your digital identity when signing documents on the internet.

DSC in India are most commonly issued by Licensed CAs in India (LCAI) or foreign CAs, which are trusted by the Indian CAs and their respective Key values are stored in the root-CA. They ensure that your digital transactions are secure, authentic and tamper-proof.

Who Needs a DSC?

Collect company related document as per MCA portal, then you required DSC. Some of the ordinary folk who need that are:

1. Company Directors
2. Company Managers
3. Chartered Accountants
4. For Students of ICAI, ICSI, ICWAI
5. Practicing Professionals
6. Authorized Business Representatives
7. Nodal and Deputy Nodal Officers For IEPF

Benefits of DSC Registration

There are many advantages of obtaining a DSC:

1. Compulsory for Compliance: Businesses and persons that require audited account have to efile ITR with DSC.
2. Mandatory for Company Registration: It is mandatory to have a DSC for filing company registration with MCA online.
3. Legal Transactions: DSC helps to substantiate all legal transactions done on your finger-tip.
4. Ease of use for businesses: Need for signing contracts, agreements or financial documents.
5. Safe Banking & Finance : DSC are also required by many banks and other financial institutions for carrying out secure online transactions.
6. Helpful in Global Trade: DSCs are useful for secure exchange of Trade Licenses, import- export documents, and contracts.
7. Government Filings: A number of government departments mandate DSC for filing e-forms and applications online.

Types of Digital Signature Certificates

Previously, three categories of DSCs existed. Now they only carry on class 3 DSC.

1. Class 1 DSC: For individual users, it applies to basic level, which can be involved in the verification of emails. (Discontinued)
2. Prior Class 2 DSC :Used for ROC,ITR,MCA Fillings. Discontinued after 1st Jan 2021 but the old ones are valid until actual expiry.
3. Class 3 DSC: It will provide highest security. Now, it is the sole legal DSC for all business, government, and high-value transactions.

Documents Required for DSC Registration

Documents required may differ if you as an individual, corporation or foreign entity is applying. Generally, you need:

Identity Proof (any one):

1. Aadhaar Card (eKYC)
2. Passport
3. PAN Card
4. Driving License
5. Post Office ID Card
6. Govt.-issued Photo ID Card
7. Bank Passbook bearing photo attested by the bank.

Address Proof (any one):

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Voter ID Card
3. Driving License
4. Vehicle RC
5. Telephone Bill
6. Water Bill
7. Bank Statement / Passbook

Other Documents:

Recent Passport-Sized Photograph

DSC Registration Process

Here is how you can obtain your DSC:

Step 1: Log in to a Licensed Certifying Authority’s Website (such as e-Mudhra, NSDL, Sify).

Step 2: Make sure you fill the application form correctly with your personal and business information.

Step 3: Upload ID proof, residence proof, photo, business documents (if required).

Step 4: Make payment of online DSC charges.

Step 5: Finish the verification – video, physical or online KYC.

Step 6: On approval, your DSC will be issued by the CA (either as a file to download or a USB token).

Step 7: Install your DSC and Store it for Future Use.

How to Fix Errors in DSC?

If you have an error in your DSC details, you can:

1. Visit the Certifying Authority’s website.
2. Choose the Change DSC details option.
3. Complete the information, updated and request an update.

Validity of a DSC

The validity of the Digital Signature Certificate is for 2–3 years. You’ll need to renew it before it expires to keep using it without a break.

Get Your DSC with GarudaMudra

And with GarudaMudra, you can take your Digital Signature Certificate in miles ways. Here’s how we help:

1. Collecting all required documents
2. Filling and filing of your DSC application
3. Verifying details and ensuring accuracy
4. Shipping your DSC to you safely

So why wait? Create contact with GarudaMudra and obtain your DSC without any hassle!