DSC Basics Handout By Cheema Foundation

Digital Signature Certificates are being adopted by various government agencies these days. DSC has become a statutory requirement now in various applications.

A few basic questions come to your mind - 

What are the various types of classes in Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)
Which one would be appropriate for you to consider for your needs?

There are 3 Main Classes of Digital Certificates (DSC). We are going to discuss about Class 2 and Class 3 certificates only. 

Class 2 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)

This is one of the most accepted classes of certificates. There are two packages in this.

1. DSC Class 2 for 2 Years Signature - It is a normal signature. It is used in ITR/GST work only. Its validity is of 2 years.

2. DSC Class 2 for 2 Years Combo - It is an encrypted signature. It is also used in the ITR and GST work only.

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Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) 

Class 3 Digital Signature is required generally by Tender Portals and some highly sensitive websites. If you opt for Class 3 Certificate all applications designed for Class 2, should be able to recognize your certificates. We have two packages in it.

1. DSC Class 3/1 Year/Combo. Click Here to Avail Our Service.
2. DSC Class 3/ 2 Years/Combo. Click Here to Avail Our Service of DSC Class 3 for 2 Years

To summarise, DSC Class 3 Combo can be for 2 years with and without a token, DSC Class 3 signatures can be for individuals or organizations. 

1. DSC Class 3 Combo (2 Years w/ Token)
2. DSC Class 3 Combo (2 Years w/o Token)
3. DSC Class 3 Govt. Combo (2 Years w/Token)

Required Documents for DSC Class 3 Govt. Combo (2 Years W/ Token)

1. Pan Card
2. Aadhar card
3. Mobile no
4. Email id
5. Photo
6. Govt Id Proof of Authorized Signatory
7. Letter of authorization (Must in letter Head)

4. DSC Class 3 Signature for Individuals (2 Years w/ Token)

Required Documents for DSC Class 3 Govt. Combo (2 Years) (Without Token)

1. Pan Card
2. Aadhar card
3. Mobile no
4. Email id
5. Photo
6. Govt Id Proof of Authorized Signatory
7. Letter of authorization (Must in letter Head)

5. DSC Class 3 Signature for Individuals (2 Years) (Without Token)

Required Documents for DSC Class 3 Signature for Individuals (2 Years) (With Token)

1. Pan Card of Applicant
2. Aadhar Card of the applicant
3. Driving License/Voter ID Card
4. Passport Size Photo
5. GST Registration Certificate
6. Bank Statement

6. DSC Class 3 Signature for Organisation (2 Years) (Without Token)

Required Documents for DSC Class 3 Signature for Organisation (2 Years) (Without Token)

Letter From the Organization

Copies of - 
1. Organization Pan Card
2. Bank Statement
3. Incorporation Certificate
4. GST Registration Certificate
5. Copy Of GST Registration Certificate

Authorized Signatory Documents -
1. Proof
2. Pan Card
3. Adhaar Card
4. Partnership Deed (in case of Partnership)
5. LLP Agreement containing the list of partners (in case of LLP)

7. DSC Class 3 Signature for Organisations (2 Years) (With Token)

Required Documents for DSC Class 3 Signature for Organisations (2 Years) (With Token)

Letter From Organization

Copies of -
1. Organization Pan Card.
2. Bank Statement.
3. Incorporation Certificate.
4. GST Registration Certificate.

Authorized Signatory Documents -
1. Proof.
2. Pan Card.
3. Aadhar Card.

LLP Agreement containing the list of partners (in case of LLP)

8. DSC Token