Digital Signature Certificates or DSC or Digital Signature are being adopted by various government agencies and now is a statutory requirement in various applications.
Documents required – Indian Citizen.
| INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATE | ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATE |
| Application FormIdentity proof Address proof Attesting Officer proof | Application Form Authorization Letter Identity proof Organizational proof Attesting Officer proof Authorized Signatory proof |
Steps to apply for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Setp 1: Log on to the website of a Certifying Authority licensed to issue Digital Certificates in India. Having accessed the page, you will be guided to the Digital Certification Services’ section. Now under the ‘Digital Certification Services’ section, click on the type of entity for which you want to obtain the DSC:’ individual or organization’, etc.
In case you are applying for an individual DSC, click on ‘individual’. A new tab containing the DSC Registration Form will appear. Download the DSC Registration Form on your PC.
STEP 2: Fill the necessary details
Once you have downloaded the form, fill in all the necessary details as required in the form:
- Class of the DSC.
- Validity.
- Type: Only Sign or Sign & Encrypt.
- Applicant Name & Contact Details.
- Residential Address.
- GST Number & Identity Details of Proof Documents.
- Declaration.
- Document as proof of identity.
- Document as proof of address.
- Attestation Officer.
- Payment Details.
STEP 3: Proof of identity and address
The supporting document provided as proof of identity and address must be attested by an attesting officer. Ensure the sign and seal of the attesting officer is visibly clear on the supporting proof documents.
STEP 4: Payment for DSC
Make Online payment for application of DSC
STEP 5: Post the documents and verify email and mobile.
Enclose the following in an envelope:
- DSC Registration Form duly completed -Supporting document for Proof of Identity and proof of address attested by the attesting officer.
STEP 6: Verification by RA
Verification of information and document and review of video uploaded by client. if every things is ok then RA verify these application and your DSC is ready to use.