Characteristics of Digital Signature Certificate
The Basic Characteristics of Digital Signature Certificate are –
- A Digital Signature can be obtained by any person (Indian Citizen and Foreign Nationals) and any type of business entity (Partnership, LLP, Company, Trust and others).
- No, physical verification is not required for issuing a Digital Signature.
- For getting Digital Signature, application form for the Digital Signature must be submitted along with OTP verification and Video Verification
- Passport size photograph
- PAN card copy
- Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter Identity Card
Benefits of DSC
Following are the benefits of DSC registration
- Validity-Digital Signatures usually comes with validity of one or two years and they can be easily renewed once validity expires.
- E-token-Digital signature certificate are stored in a secure USB Flash Drive called E-Token.
- Validate Authorization of Documents since DSC is in encrypted mode.
Services Offered by Us
Following are the services provided by us at the time of registration.
- Application Preparation
- Validating through OTP and Video
- Collection of Documents
- Issuance of Digital Signature
Procedure for Applying
Fill Enquiry
Form
Associate will call
and discuss in length.
Make
Payment
Complete Documentation
& Requirements
Registration
Complete
Why Palankarta?
Palankarta gives an end-to-end service for Digital Signature certificate
Experienced Financial
Professionals
Deliver Service
on Time
Cost
Effective
Assured Customer
Satisfaction
No Hidden
Fees / Charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
General Questions
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates.
Likewise, a digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove one’s identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally
Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual or organization for a certain purpose on online / computer.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Certificate can be presented electronically to prove your identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally manually.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is not required by Companies but by individuals.
For example the Director or the Company Secretary, signing on behalf of the Company requires a DSC.
Only the directors, who will be the authorized signatories of the company, for the e-filing purpose, are required to obtain a DSC.
Yes, a person can have two Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and it depends on him which he wants to use for personal purpose and which for official purpose.
DSC may be issued by a registered Certifying Authority (CA).
Certifying Authority are organisations, public or private, registered with Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA).
Just to Add – there are 3 classes of DSCs. Most people have Class II DSCs for MCA, Income tax, GST purpose.
Yes, a USB token is mandatory to obtain a digital signature, as per latest Govt. notifications.
This is in fact, to your advantage since the security of your digital signature is enhanced.
Based on the use and types of transactions conducted, the DSC is issued for a limited time period of its validity (1 year or 2 years validity).
After the completion of the validity of the DSC, you must obtain a renewed DSC for which an application has to be made