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 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.
A Digital Signature Certificates are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose. 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. The Information Technology Act, 2000 has provisions for use of Digital Signatures for the documents submitted in electronic form in order to ensure the security and authenticity of the documents filed electronically. This is secure and authentic way to submit a document electronically.
1. 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.
Applicant need to submit the following documents:
DSC application form duly filed by the applicant
Address proof of the applicant
Physical documents are signed manually; similarly, e-forms and documents are required to be signed digitally using a Digital Signature Certificate. Individuals and entities that are needed to get their accounts audited have to file their income tax return compulsorily using a digital signature. Further, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has made it mandatory for companies to file all reports, applications, and forms using a digital signature only. In GST also, a company can get registered only by verifying the GST application through a digital signature. The use of a digital signature is necessary even for filing all