A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure digital key that is issued by the certifying authorities appointed under Information Technology Act 2000, for the purpose of validating and certifying the identity of the person holding this certificate.

There are two types of DSC Class:

1. Class 2 DSC which is used by the Government officials, Directors of Companies, Bank Manager and for. GST & Income Tax e-Filing.

2. Class 3 DSC is used for tenders, e-tendering, e-procurement and DGFT. Both the class of DSC are valid for 1 or 2 years respectively

Firstly you have to click on the link sent on your mobile or email ID. By clicking on the link they will direct you to the site on which you have to upload the video by saying the lines which are scrolling above. Once the video is recorded the video click on the submit button and the video will be uploaded on site

Yes, subsequent to the enactment of Information Technology Act 2000 in India, Digital Signature Certificates are legally valid in India.Digital Signature Certificates are issued by licensed Certifying Authorities under the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India as per the Information Technology Act.

Following are the steps to illustrate how to use a digital signature certificate to sign a PDF document digitally.

Step 1 : Install emSigner on Your Computer for MCA and GST Portal.

Step 2 : Install Java on your computer.

Step 3 : Sender Email Configuration.

Step 4 : Sign any document.

It is an easy and hassle-free process to file the IT return using the Digital Signature. It is mandatory for an individual, HUF, firm, LLP (if their accounts are required to be audited under the provisions of Section 44AB), political parties and companies to file the ITR using the DSC (Class 2).

A valid Digital Signature Certificates are issued only through a Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), Govt. of India, licensed Certifying Authorities (CA), such as eMudhra, Capricorn and Vsign. It offers secure digital signatures through various options custom-made to suit individual as well as organizational needs.

Docsplanner.com follows strict verification procedures as laid down by Govt. of India. Refusal to issue a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)can be due to incomplete ID Proof or address proof, wrong information and failure to upload the video

No, the Docsplanner.com (CA) does not provide any refund of fees paid for the digital signature certificates.

DSC issuance would require 2 business days from the date of applying/application subject to applicant upload his video and do mobile verification within time. If your mobile number is linked with Aadhaar Card and Pan Card, paperless DSC would be done normally within an hour from the time of applying.

A digital signature certificate is usually valid for a period of 1 or 2 years from the date of its download into token.

After the expiry of the DSC, you will have to again apply for DSC by making a fresh application. You are required to upload the documents again along with the verification process.

No, you cannot use the same email address for a digital Signature certificate.

A Certifying Authority is a trusted entity that issue, revoke and renew a Digital Signature Certificates. According to Section 24 of the Information Technology Act 2000, "Certifying Authority" means a person who has been granted a license to issue Digital Signature Certificates.

It entirely depends on what purpose you are going to use the Digital Signature Certificate.

Signature Only: If you choose this option during purchase, you can use Digital Signature Certificate for digitally signing the documents. Popular usages include signing PDF documents for Tax Returns Filing, MCA, Legal Contracts, and many other websites.

Encryption Only: Encryption is used to send classified / confidential information. If you choose to buy "Encryption Only", the Digital Signature Certificate would be used to encrypt a document. Encryption is popularly used in tender portal, to help your company encrypt the bid documents and upload.

Combo: You can use the Digital Signature Certificate to both sign and also encrypt documents. This option includes Digital Signature and Encryption features.

Docsplanner.com will deliver your DSC preferably by speed post or through courier.

For Company :
1. Copy of Organizational PAN Card, If GST No. not provided
2. Copy of recent Bank Statement/ Bank Certificate, If GST No. not provided
3. Copy of Incorporation Certificate
4. Proof of Authorized Certificate (Board Resolution)Click here for format 5. Authorized Signatory ID Proof (Organizational ID Card/Pan Card etc)Click here for format 6. Copy of Applicant PAN Card

For Partnership :
1. Copy of Organizational PAN Card, If GST No. not provided
2. Copy of recent Bank Statement/ Bank Certificate, If GST No. not provided
3. Copy of Partnership deed containing list of Partners/ Authorization Letter
4. Authorized Signatory ID Proof (Organizational ID Card/Pan Card etc) Click here for format
5. Copy of Applicant PAN Card

For AOP/BOI/LLP/ NGO/Trust
1. Copy of Organizational PAN Card, If GST No. not provided
2. Copy of recent Bank Statement/ Bank Certificate, If GST No. not provided
3. Copy of Incorporation Certificate
4. Proof of Authorized Certificate (Board Resolution) Click here for format
6. Copy of Applicant PAN Card