ABOUT DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATES
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About Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) in Agra

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.

Digital Signatures use the public key encryptions to create the signatures. A digital signature certificate contain the information about the user’s name, address, and email address, mobile number, date of issuance of certificate and name of the certifying authority.


The size of the e-form increases significantly after attaching the DSC.
What should be done to optimize the PDF file size in Agra?

Follow the below instructions to limit the size of PDF file while affixing the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) in Agra:

  1. Open any PDF file or right click any PDF file.

  2. Select Edit > Preferences. The Preferences window is displayed.

  3. Select Category: Signature from preferences window. The Digital Signatures section is displayed.

  4. Click “More” button under the Creation & Appearance section.

  5. Uncheck “Include signature's revocation status” option.

Note – The above change in preference settings is specific to each client desktop.


WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING DSC FROM CERTIFYING AUTHORITY IN AGRA?

  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

    • Passport size photo of the applicant

  2. DSC can also be obtained, wherever offered by CA, using AadhareKYC based authentication, and the applicant don’t have to submit the supporting documents.

  3. A certificate issued by a Bank containing the DSC applicant’s information as maintain in the Bank database can be accepted. Such certificate should be certified by the Bank Manager.


WHO ISSUES THE DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE IN AGRA?

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


WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATES IN AGRA?

The different types of Digital Signature Certificates In Agra are:

  • Class 1:

    class 1 certificates are issued to individual/private subscribers and are used to confirm that the user’s name and email contact details from the clearly defined subject exist in the database of the certifying authority.

  • Class 2:

    Here, the identity of a person is verified against a trusted, pre-verified database. Class 2 certificates are issued to the director/ authorities’ signatory of the companies for the purpose of e-filing with the Registrar of Companies. These certificates are mandatory for individuals who have to sign manual documents while filing returns with the ROC. However, from 01.01.2021, the Controller of Certifying Authority has instructed to discontinue Class 2 Certificates and Class 3 Certificates will be issued in place of Class 2 Certificates.

  • Class 3:

    class 3 certificates are the highest level where the person needs to present himself or herself in front of a Registration Authority and prove his/ her identity.These certificates are used in online participation/bidding in e-auctions and online tenders in all over India. The vendors who wish to participate in the online tenders should have a Class 3 digital signature certificate.


TYPES OF CERTIFICATES IN AGRA:-
Signing


Signing DSC can only be used to physically sign the documents. The most popular usage of is signing the PDF file for the tax returns, MCA and other websites. Signing via DSC gives the self- assurance of not only the integrity of the signer but also the data. It is safe and stable data for the security purpose.

Encrypt DSC


Encryption digital signature (DSC) can only be used encryption your documents; it is correctly used in the online tender portal, to help companies encrypt the documents and upload. You could also use the certificate to encrypt and send inside instructions. Encrypt DSC is appropriate to e- commerce documents, legal documentation and sharing documents that are hugely to secret and contains some instructions that needs to be protected. We are selling encrypt certificate as a detached product as well.

Sign & Encrypt


Our Sign & Encrypt DSC can be used for both signing and encrypt the documents, but only signing DSC is not used e-tendering documents as on online portal. It is opportune for users who need to certify and maintain the confidentiality of the information shared. Its utilization includes filing government form and application.



VALIDITY OF THE CERTIFICATE IN AGRA


You could buy certificates with validity into two years.


CLASS 3 DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE IN AGRA


We also offer class 3 digital signature on the report of to IVG guidelines which is considered as the most secure to all certificates. It is mainly used in consider of safety such as e-filing, online trading and e-commerce, where a large amount of money or highly secret instructions is involved.

Following are the main functions of Class 3 certificates in Agra -
  • e-Tendering

  • Patent and Trademark e-filing

  • MCA e-filing

  • Income Tax e-filing

  • LLP registration

  • Customs e-filing

  • e-Procurement

  • e-Bidding

  • e-Auction

  • GST Application filing


BENEFITS OF A DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE IN AGRA

  • AUTHENTICATION:

    DSC is helpful in authenticating the personal information details of the individual holder when conducting business online.

  • REDUCED COST AND TIME:

    Instead of signing the hard copy documents physically and scanning them to send them via e-mail, one can easily sign the PDF files digitally with the help of DSC and send them much more quickly. A Digital Signature certificate holder does not have to be physically present to operate or authorize a business.

  • DATA INTEGRITY:

    Digitally signed documents cannot be altered or edited after signing, which makes the data safe and secure. The government authorities often ask for these certificates to cross-check and verify the business transaction.

  • AUTHENTICITY OF DOCUMENTS:

    Digitally signed documents give reliance to the receiver to be assured of the signer’s authenticity. They can take action on the basis of such documents without getting worried about the documents being forged.