Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic document which is issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) to authenticate the identity of the person or organization online. It is used to digitally sign documents and authenticate users while filing e-forms to various government departments.
Organizational Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a certificate issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) to an organization or a company. It is used to electronically sign documents, authenticate and validate the identity of the user belonging to the company or organization. It is also used for various e-governance projects such as e-filing of income tax returns and Digital Locker.
A DGFT ( Directorate General of Foreign Trade) Digital Signature Certificate is used by exporters and importers to authenticate their documents and to be used in digital signature enabled software applications. This certificate is issued by Certifying Authority (CA) approved by Controller of Certifying Authority (CCA). It ensures the privacy and security of documents.
Organizational Digital Security Certificates (DSC) provide organizations with an enhanced level of security for their customer data and document transactions. The main advantages of using DSC include:
The time required for the procurement of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) depends on the type of certificate you are applying for, the authentication methods and the authority you are applying through. Generally, it takes anywhere between a few hours to a couple of days or even more.
Individual DSC provides a digital signature which is used for authentication and validation of documents. This digital signature is legally valid for authentication and e-verification of documents. It is cost effective, secure and easy to use. It also offers a secure storage facility and secure data transmission. It is widely used for e-Governance, e-Tendering and e-Procurement applications.
Digital signature certificates are widely used in various online activities like filing income tax returns, signing documents online or any other online transaction where a user needs to prove their identity and secure their data. To obtain the digital certificate, you will need to contact a certifying authority like eMudhra, Capricorn, or Sify. They will verify your identity and provide you with the certificate.
The documents required for digital signature online certificate registration in India include:
The advantages of DGFT Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) are as follows: