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DSC Digital Signature Certificate
DSC CLASSES
DSC class 1:-
It is a simple basic type of digital signature used for the validation of e-mail and user name. It can be used by any individual. Its security level is very low.
DSC class 2:-
A Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate is available for download after verification based on a trusted and pre-verified database. Class-2 DSC used for ITR filing, e-filling,MCA forms Sign,TDS Returns, etc.It is available after verification based on trust and Digital Sign of individual Person. The security level of class 2 DSC is intermediate and provides to validate e-mail, user name, and signing. It is used for organizations and government departments.
DSC class 3:-
A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is available for download after verification based on a trusted and pre-verified database. Class-3 DSC used for MCA, ROC, Income tax, Northern Railway, IRCTC, e-Tendering, Trade Mark, e-procurement and other departments & organizations. Digital Certificates shall be used to access the website and authenticate the vendors. Vendors like E-Tendring etc. Vendors shall have to procure legally valid Digital Certificate issued by a Licensed Registration Authority (LRA). Class-3 DSC, on the other hand, is of a higher level as it is issued only after the registrant’s identity verification has been done by Registration Authority.
It is a high level of security DSC and it is encrypted and password protected. It is used for validation of e-mails, user names,and signing. Class 3 DSC is widely used by high-class officials and VIP persons. It is also secured your documents from the third party.
DSC Validity
Documents required for DSC
Documents Required For Individuals
DSC Class-2 Requirements
Documents Required For Organisations
PAN card
ADHAR card