Digital Signature in Chennai

Digital Signature Certificate in Chennai

Digital Signature Certificates or DSC or Digital Signature are being adopted by various government agencies and now is a statutory requirement in various applications. Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Few Examples of physical certificates are drivers’ licenses, passports or membership cards. Certificates serve as proof of the identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a driver’s license identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country. 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.

Physical documents are signed manually, similarly, electronic documents, for example, e-forms are required to be signed digitally using a Digital Signature Certificate.

A licensed Certifying Authority (CA) issues the digital signature. Certifying Authority (CA) means a person who has been granted a license to issue a digital signature certificate under Section 24 of the Indian IT-Act 2000.

Process of obtaining DSC:

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Applicants can directly approach Certifying Authorities (CAs) with original supporting documents, and self-attested copies will be sufficient in this case
DSCs can also be obtained, wherever offered by CA, using Aadhar eKYC based authentication, and supporting documents are not required in this case
A letter/certificate issued by a Bank containing the DSC applicant’s information as retained in the Bank database can be accepted. Such a letter/certificate should be certified by the Bank Manager.

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    Our Service Plans

    • DSC Class 2 (Individual & Organization)
    • Rs. 750 *

    • 1 Year – Rs. 750
      2 Years – Rs. 1,000
      3 Years – Rs. 1,500

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    • DSC Class 3 (Individual & Organization)
    • Rs. 4,000*

    • 1 Year – Rs. 4,000
      2 Years – Rs. 5,000
      3 Years – Rs. 6,000

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    Processing Methods

    We have four different verification methods for acquiring the Digital signature certificate. The applicant can opt for the method they prefer.

    Traditional

    In traditional methods applicants have to fill a form with requirements covering type, validity, usage, usableby etc. Attested photocopies of Address proof, ID, PAN, etc. should be attached along with the form. Applicants have to sign the form and fill all the mandatory requirements. All attached documents should be attested by either Bank Manager, Gazetted Officers or Postmaster.

    Paperless DSC- Aadhar-based e-KYC Verification DSC

    Aadhaar based Paperless DSC is an easy and fastest way to make DSC. The whole process of Paperless DSC will save your time, money, efforts and it is totally authenticated. Aadhaar Paperless DSC is based on “Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC”.

    Paperless DSC - PAN-based e-KYC Verification DSC

    By opting for Paperless PAN-based E-Kyc DSC, the applicant is able to significantly reduce costs. The greatest advantage of this Pan-based E-kyc however, is that one can apply for this type of DSC anytime or anywhere, giving the applicant the gift of global convenience.

    GST Verification Based DSC

    GST based verification Digital Signature Certificate for Organisational DSC, According to the latest IVG guidelines for GST verifications based DSC. which reduce documentations tremendously and help you process DSC faster.

    Benefits of Digital Signature

    Business efficiency

    Digital signatures are ideal for both small and large organizations with quicker contract turnaround time and reduced work flow time.

    Simple & Intuitive

    Digital signature’s greatest advantage is its accessibility and usability. It becomes very easy to apply it to any document and submit it securely.

    Saves Time

    Digital signatures ensure businesses save time and cost with documents and contracts. Cost-time savings are enormous, especially when the person required to sign is in a geographically different area.

    Security

    Digital signatures ensure authentic, legitimate and verified signatures. Signers are issued with PINs, passwords and codes that can authenticate, validate and authorize their signatures.

    Digital Signature – Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the different types of Digital Signature Certificates?

    There are various Type and Class of DSC,
    Type of Certificates

    • Sign
      Sign DSC can only be used for signing documents. The most popular usage of is signing the PDF file for Tax Returns, MCA and other websites. Signing via DSC gives the assurance of not only the integrity of the signer but also the data. It is proof of untampered and unaltered data.
    • Encrypt
      Encrypt DSC can only be used to encrypt a document, it is popularly used in the tender portal, to help companies encrypt the documents and upload. You could also use the certificate to encrypt and send classified information. Encrypt DSC is fit for e-commerce documents, legal documentation and sharing documents that are highly confidential and contains information that needs to be protected. We are selling Encrypt certificates as a standalone product as well.
    • Sign & Encrypt
      Our Sign & Encrypt DSC can be used for both signing and encrypting. It is convenient for users who need to authenticate and maintain the confidentiality of the information shared. Its usage includes filing government forms and applications.

    What are the classes of Digital Signature Certificates?

    • Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate
      Class 2 Digital Signature (DSC) to individuals and organizations DSC for both Indian and foreign applicants. The main function of this certificate is to authenticate the details of the signer. It re-affirms the already mentioned data of the user. It is used in various form-filling, online registration, email attestation, income tax filing and etc. More uses of Class 2 Digital Signature Certificates are given below.

      •  MCA e-filing
      •  Income Tax e-filing
      •  LLP registration
      •  GST registration & return filing
      •  IE code registration
      •  Form 16,etc
    • Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate
      Class 3 digital signature certificates according to the IVG guideline which is more secure in comparison to class 2 certificates, This is the safest of all certificates. It is used in matters of high security and safety. It is mainly used in online trading and e-commerce, where a huge amount of money or highly confidential information is involved. If you opt for a class 3 certificate, all applications which are created for Class 2, should be able to recognize your certificates. Following are the main functions of Class 3 certificates –

      •  E-tendering
      •  Patent and trademark e-filing
      •  MCA e-filing
      •  Customs e-filing
      •  E-procurement
      •  E-biding
      •  E-auction,etc

    What is the Validity of the Digital Signature Certificate?

    Users can buy certificates with a validity upto three years. (The validity is controlled by law, and no digital signature certificates are for more than three years and less than One year validity)