class 3 digital signature in India

Class 3 digital signature in India

Digital Signature Certificate is legally valid identity of any subscriber including his or her personal information such as name, email id, PAN, State etc. To sign documents online we need digital signature certificate to authenticate it. A digital signature is an electronic form of a signature that can be used to authenticate the identity of the sender of a message or the signer of a document, and also ensure that the original content of the message or document that has been sent is unchanged. Digital signatures are easily transportable and cannot be imitated by someone else. The ability to ensure that the original signed message arrived means that the sender cannot easily disclaim it later.
How Does A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Work ?
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) explicitly associates the identity of an individual/device with a two keys - public and private keys. The certificate contains information about a user's identity (for example, their name, pin code, country, email address, the date the certificate was issued and the name of the CA. These keys will not work in the absence of the other. They are used by browsers and servers to encrypt and decrypt information regarding the identity of the certificate user.
Are Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)S Legally Valid In India ?
Yes, as per Information Technology Act 2000 in India, Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) are legally valid in India. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) are issued by licensed Certifying Authorities under the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India as per the Information Technology Act.
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Digital Signature for individuals and organizations. The DSC is available with validity period of 1 year, 2 years, or 3 years. Class 3 DSC is now mandated to be used for all types of transactions in India. Our experts are available 24x7 to help you seamlessly adopt Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate.

Class 3 DSC can be used for:
  1. MCA e-filing, Income Tax e-filing
  2. LLP Registration, GST Application
  3. IE Code Registration, Form 16
  4. CBSE School, Director's KYC, etc
  5. e-Tendering, e-Procurement
  6. e-Biding, ICEGATE, Foreign Trade
  7. Patent and Trademark e-filing
  8. Customs e-filing, e-Auction, etc
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

As per the RCAI procedure inaugurated by the controller of certifying authorities in India the class 3 DSC have greater level of protection for conducting marketing online. It is used for both individuals and organizations. Only those who physically appear before certifying authorities are authorized to receive these certifications. It is a revised version of class 2 DSC.

Using this certificate, you are permitted to take part in or provide any form of online tender or auction across India. It is primarily used in e-commerce sites and online trading platforms where huge sums of money and highly private data are exchanged.

The Class 3 DSC's are predominantly used for conducting the following functions -

  • E-tendering
  • Patent filing, trademarks, MCA ,customs
  • E-procurement, auction and bidding

  • A personal user or an authorized official may receive a Class 3 DSC on behalf of a firm
Class 3B DSC is used for Signing & Encryption
Any organization, company, or corporation that wants to sign and encrypt documents for use in e-auctions or tenders must have a Class 3B Digital signature Certificate online
An authorized person receives the DSC on behalf of any agency, firm, or company that desires to transmit online offers through the e-procurement procedures
E-tendering is a simple procedure that has been well-received by vendors and has gained substantial popularity throughout India
E-tendering promotes process transparency while also saving time and effort By uploading documents, receiving a prompt response, and winning contracts or tenders, e-Tendering and e-Procurement frequently assist other country suppliers to bid through other government websites and Class 3 DSC is a must.
Benefits of Class 3 DSC
Businesses and organizations sell a significant amount of their products online. A DSC is required for businesses and organizations that engage in or aspire to participate in electronic tendering processes
Your identity cannot be exploited when communicating online thanks to the extremely secure class 3 DSC
Unless the USB token driver's password is taken, no one can permit the data accumulated in the DSC
The ability to use a Class 3A DSC is also available to users who want to apply for a patent or trademark
Team leaders are more effective when they can focus entirely on organizational development rather than worrying about the security of their online transactions thanks to the peace of mind that comes from a secure online transaction.

Checklist For Class 3 DSC application
The signature of the applicant must be in blue ink
  1. If a paper employs a class 3B digital signature certificate, all manuscripts should be self-certified and stamped with the company's stamp
  2. In the case of a class 3B DSC, the organization's head should self-certify documents using the organization's rubber stamp
  3. On the application form's photograph of the applicant, there should be a cross-signature
  4. Every piece of supporting document needs to be signed by a bank manager, postmaster, or officer with gazette status
  5. Either one of the options must be used as evidence of the attesting officer
  6. Information regarding the testing administrator including name, address, phone number, and the title has to be provided
  7. This has to be a component of the attestation. If it is submitted separately, it must be attested by either the applicant or the attesting officer
  8. A self-signed copy of the organization ID card for the attesting officer
  9. An authorized signatory may also give consent to organizational documents
  10. An authorized signatories ID card is required
  11. It is a must to submit a video verification while applying for class 3 DSC.
Procedure For Obtaining Class 3 DSC

  •  Our team of legal experts can obtain class 3 DSC without much hustle. Here is the process that we employ

    Filling The DSC Application
    • The applicant must personally sign the certificate and submit
    • The Registration Authority (RA) will then procure this enrollment application.
    Filing the DSC Application By RA
    • All the finalized DSC applications should be enrolled by the RA
    • Subsequently, it is sent to the Certification Authority (CA) for issuance
    • The RA will verify the applicant's application and supporting documents before starting the mobile/video verification process.
    Video Verification
    • A web link for video verification will be sent to the applicant's registered email ID when the DSC application and supporting papers are submitted on the E-mudra
    • The candidate can finish their verification on a desktop computer or using any mobile app.
    Mobile Verification
    • Following the completion of the video verification, the applicant must submit a mobile number for verification
    • A text message should be sent to 9945211399 from the applicant's registered phone number, which is listed on the application.
    Download DSC
    • The applicant will be permitted to download the DSC following the successful completion of both mobile and video verification
    • Post receiving an authentication code the DSE is downloaded to the E-token storage system.
    Documents for Obtaining Class 3 DSC
    For Individuals
    • Proof of address
    • Proof of identification
    • TAN or Aadhaar softcopy
    For Companies
    • Form of Application
    • Authorization letter
    • Proof of identity
    • Organizational evidence
    • Officer certifying or attesting
    • Proof of an Authorized Signatory.
    Procedure For Obtaining Class 3 DSC

    •  Our team of legal experts can obtain class 3 DSC without much hustle. Here is the process that we employ

      Filling The DSC Application
      • The applicant must personally sign the certificate and submit
      • The Registration Authority (RA) will then procure this enrollment application.
      Filing the DSC Application By RA
      • All the finalized DSC applications should be enrolled by the RA
      • Subsequently, it is sent to the Certification Authority (CA) for issuance
      • The RA will verify the applicant's application and supporting documents before starting the mobile/video verification process.
      Video Verification
      • A web link for video verification will be sent to the applicant's registered email ID when the DSC application and supporting papers are submitted on the E-mudra
      • The candidate can finish their verification on a desktop computer or using any mobile app.
      Mobile Verification
      • Following the completion of the video verification, the applicant must submit a mobile number for verification
      • A text message should be sent to 9945211399 from the applicant's registered phone number, which is listed on the application.
      Download DSC
      • The applicant will be permitted to download the DSC following the successful completion of both mobile and video verification
      • Post receiving an authentication code the DSE is downloaded to the E-token storage system.
      Documents for Obtaining Class 3 DSC
      For Individuals
      • Proof of address
      • Proof of identification
      • TAN or Aadhaar softcopy
      For Companies
      • Form of Application
      • Authorization letter
      • Proof of identity
      • Organizational evidence
      • Officer certifying or attesting
      • Proof of an Authorized Signatory.
      Created & Posted by Priyanshi verma
      Accountant at TAXAJ

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