Digital Signature Certificate
What is a Digital Signature?
A Digital Signature is a secure key (USB E-Token) that carries a digital signature and is used to validate and authenticate a specific person or entity.
Who requires a Digital Signature?
Individuals and organizations both demand it. The key (USB E-Token) is produced for the applicant in secure media and is used for the online signature of official documents.
When is Digital Signature required?
When a person or entity has to execute statutory actions online, such as submitting taxes or registering a business, a digital signature is necessary.
The Process of Registration:
Step 1: Upload the necessary documents and information to our website.
Step 2: Choose a package and pay online using one of the available payment methods.
Step 3: When you place an order, we assign your application to one of our specialized professionals.
Step 4: Our expert staff will prepare the appropriate DSC papers.
Step 5: Our knowledgeable staff will assist you with call/video verification.
Step 6: Courier Your Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) USB Key has arrived at your door.
Documents required:
For Indian Individuals
Individuals who are Indian citizens must provide one of the following documentations as evidence of identity:
- Any government-issued photo ID card with an individual’s signature is acceptable as proof of identity, including passports, PAN cards, driving licenses, and Post Office ID cards; bank account passbooks with an individual’s photo in them and signed by them with attestation by the bank official; or photo ID cards issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs or State Governments.
They must produce one of the following documents as proof of address:
- Water or energy bill (no older than 3 months), most recent bank statements signed by the bank, Service Tax/ VAT Tax/ Sales Tax registration certificate, or Property Tax/ Corporation/ Municipal Corporation Receipt.
For Indian Organizations
All organizations, including corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, AOP/BOI, LLPs, and non-profits/trusts, can supply the following documents in addition to the digital signature form:
- A copy of the applicant’s organizational ID card/letter from the organization/payslip
- Authorized signatory organizational ID Card/Self-attested letter of organizational identity
- Copy of the first 2 pages of the bank statement
- Copy of last Income Tax Return / Audit Report & Annual Return/Self Affidavit with reason, if available (first 2 pages)
- Copy of Incorporation/Registration Certificate – except for partnerships and sole proprietorships
- AOA & MOA/Rules/Bylaws (First 2 Pages) – except for partnerships or sole proprietorships
A copy of the business registration certificate (S&E / ST / VAT) can be provided by a sole proprietorship entity. Except for sole proprietorships, all firms can submit a copy of their organizational pan card.
For Foreign Individuals
Individuals who are foreign nationals must produce an authenticated copy of any of the following papers as evidence of identity:
- Applicant’s passport
- VISA (If the applicant is not from the applicant’s home country
- Resident Permit Certificate (If the applicant is in India)
They might provide an attested copy of the Applicant Passport or any other Government-issued Address Proof as Address Proof.
For Foreign Organization
For identity verification, Foreign Organizations must attest copies of:
- Applicant’s passport
- Applicant’s VISA (if the applicant is not from the applicant’s home country)
- Applicant’s Resident Permit certificate (If the applicant is in India)
While submitting their digital signature form, they must include an attested copy of both the Applicant Passport and any other Government-issued Address Proof.
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