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DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE

  • ✔ Mandatory for filing government forms and returns online
  • ✔ Ensures authenticity, integrity, and security of documents
  • ✔ Required for MCA, Income Tax, GST, DGFT, and tender filings
  • ✔ Legally valid under Indian IT laws
  • ✔ Enables paperless and secure digital transactions
  • ✔ Enables legally valid electronic signing of documents and filings.
  • ✔ Mandatory for MCA, Income Tax, GST, and other statutory portals.
  • ✔ Ensures data authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation.

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Overview

Introduction

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure electronic signature issued to an individual or organization to authenticate identity and digitally sign documents online. It is legally recognized under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and is widely used for filing statutory returns, applications, tenders, and compliance documents on government portals.
DSC uses public key infrastructure (PKI) technology to ensure that digitally signed documents are tamper-proof, authentic, and legally valid. It is mandatory for various online compliances such as Company incorporation, MCA filings, Income Tax returns, GST filings, IEC/DGFT filings, ICEGATE, e-tenders, and other regulatory submissions.
Digital Signature Certificates are issued by Government-authorized Certifying Authorities and are typically provided in the form of a USB crypto token. Without a valid
DSC, many government portals do not allow submission of applications or statutory filings.

Governing Authority

DSC is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules. It is regulated by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. DSCs are issued by licensed Certifying Authorities approved by the CCA.

Importance of the Registration

DSC ensures secure online transactions, prevents identity fraud, and provides legal validity to electronically signed documents. It is essential for businesses, professionals, and individuals dealing with online statutory compliances.

Businesses Require This Registration

  • Companies, LLPs, and directors
  • Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and professionals
  • Importers and exporters
  • Government contractors and tender applicants • Individuals filing statutory applications online

Objective of Compliance

The objective is to promote secure digital governance, enable paperless transactions, ensure data integrity, and establish legal accountability for electronic documents.

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Documents Required

Documents
  • 1 PAN card
  • 2 Aadhaar card
  • 3 Passport-size photograph
  • 4 Email ID and mobile number
  • 1 PAN of proprietor
  • 2 Aadhaar of proprietor
  • 3 Business details
  • 4 Authorization (if applicable)
  • 1 PAN of entity
  • 2 Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed
  • 3 PAN and Aadhaar of authorized signatory
  • 4 Authorization letter or Board Resolution

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Eligibility

Applicability

Applicable for online filing of statutory forms
Applicable for MCA, Income Tax, GST, DGFT, and ICEGATE portals
Applicable for e-tendering and e-procurement
Applicable to individuals and organizations

Eligibility

Applicant must have valid PAN and Aadhaar
Applicant must be an Indian resident or authorized signatory
Business must be legally registered (for entity DSC)
Mobile number and email verification is mandatory

Validity

DSC is issued for 1 or 2 years
Validity chosen at the time of application
Renewal is required before expiry
Expired DSC cannot be used for filings

Non-Compliance

Non-Compliance

Inability to file statutory forms and returns
Rejection of online applications
Delay in regulatory approvals
Business and compliance disruptions
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FAQs

Is Digital Signature Certificate mandatory?

Yes, DSC is mandatory for many government filings including MCA, GST, DGFT, and Income Tax.

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