DIGITAL_SIGNATURE_CERTIFICATE_IN_MUMBAI

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

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.

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.

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.

The different types of Digital Signature Certificates In Mumbai 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.

You could buy certificates with validity into two years.

• 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.