Digital Signature

Digital Signature

Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Few Examples of physical certificates are drivers' licenses, passports or membership cards. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a driver's license identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country. Likewise, 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.

Physical documents are signed manually, similarly, electronic documents, for example e-forms are required to be signed digitally using a Digital Signature Certificate.

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

Digital signature are used to implement electronic signature, it refers to any electronic data that carries the intent of a signature, but all electronic signatures are not use digital signatures. Digital signatures are equivalent to handwritten signatures and stamped seals. Digital signatures can be used to authenticate the source of messages.

Basically there are three types of digital signatures-Class 1, class 2, signatures. These class has its own significance. Class I type are used in securing email communication. Class II type are used for company and LLP Incorporation registration, IT return E-filing, DIN or DPIN .Class III type used in E-Tendering and for participating in E-Auctions.

In today’s high technology world, traditional signatures methods are replaced by technological innovations like digital signatures. Digital signature certificate (DSC) are done by our associate company

Class 2 type of Digital Signature Certificate used

Here, the identity of a person is verified against a trusted, pre-verified database

1. ITR e-filing

2. ROC e-filing

3. MCA21 e- filing

4. DVAT e-filing

5. PF/EPFO e- filing

6. Digital Signature for IEC

Class 3 type of Digital Signature Certificate used

This is the highest level where the person needs to present himself or herself in front of a Registration Authority (RA) and prove his/ her identity.

1. E-Tendering

2. E-Procurement

3. Trademark filing

4. Patent filing

5. IRCTC E- Ticketing

6. Custom E-Filing

Why users need a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

A Digital Signatures Certificate (DSC) authenticate user’s identity electronically. It provides users with a high level security for online transaction by ensuring privacy of information exchanged. Users can digitally sign information to assure the recipient that it has not been changed in transit, and also verify your identity as the sender of the message.

Documents are required for Digital Signature Certificates (All Soft Copy)

1. Passport Size Photograph.

2. PAN Card Copy.

3. Copy of Aadhar card/voter identity card/Driving Licences/Passport.

4. Email-ID & Contact number.

Advantages of Digital Signatures (DSC)

Digital Signatures direct saving from switching to a paperless process. It also saved time that would have been filing documents, rekeying data.

Digital Signatures enhance user’s relationship.

A Digital Signatures offers more security than traditional paper signatures.

Digital signatures from Filinbazaar.com can with stringent independent verification and cannot be altered by unauthorized parties.

The Certifying Authorities are authorized to issue a Digital Signature Certificate with a validity of one or two years.