Digital Signature Certificates

DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATES (DSC)

DSC are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates.

Certificates serve as a proof of identity of an individual.

DSCs can be presented electronically to prove identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain

documents digitally.

Types

The type of client and the purpose for which the DSC is acquired determines the Class of DSC to be applied. The three types of DSC are:

• Type 1 Certificates: These are given to the person or private users that are used to verify that perhaps the recipient’s name and contact details from the clearly specified subject area in the certifying agency ‘s database.

• Type 2 Certificates: These are issued to the director or signatory authority of the organizations for e-filing with ROC( Registrar of Companies). Type 2 certification is mandatory for people who have had to sign manual documents when submitting ROC returns.

Type 3 Certificates: These certificates are used for online participation or bidding at online tenders & e-auctions all around India. Sellers wishing to participate in online bidding should have a Type 3 digital signature certificate