What Is Digital Signature Certificate - Types of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
A Digital
Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic signature used to identify an
individual or an organization on the
Internet. It is a secure way to identify the sender of a message or document.
The digital signature is used to make sure that the document is real and that
the certificate holder is who they say they are.
A Digital
Signature Certification (DSC) is also used to make sure those online
transactions, such as filling out the annual return, company or LLP Incorporation,
and income tax e-filing, are legally verified.
Type of Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)
The digital signature is made by a licensed
certifying authority (CA) under Section 24 of the government of India. A
digital signature certificate is used domestic and foreign companies. There are
three main types of digital signature certificates (DSC) that are given out by
the certifying authority (CA). Digital
Signature Certificates are used for many different things. Each class of
digital signature certificate (DSC) has a different level of security and a
different sense of reliability.
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Class 1
Digital Signature Certificates: Class 1 Digital
Signature Certificates are given out by the certifying authorities to
individuals and private subscribers. Class 1 DSC lists the names, user names,
and email addresses of the DSC holder.
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Class 2 Digital
Signature Certificate: The Class 2 Digital Signature Certificates is issued to the CEO
and directors by the certifying authorities. Class 2 DSC is primarily used for
IE code registration, limited
liability partnership registration, MCA e-filing, Customs e-filing, Income
Tax Filing, and other government documents.
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Class 3 Digital
Signature Certificate: The Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate will be issued to
individuals and organizations. A Class 3 DSC is a necessary for online
applications. As these are high-assurance certificates, they will be provided
to people who show up in person to the certifying authorities. This is because
they are mostly used for e-commerce applications. Class 3 DSC is primarily used
for e-Tendering, Patent and Trademark e-filing, Customs e-filing,
E-Procurement, E-Bidding, E-Procurement, CBSE School, and Director's KYC. A
Digital Signature Certificate is offered with a one-year, two-year, or
three-year validity term.
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