DSC is an abbreviation of Digital Signature Certificate.

Yes DSC is allowed by “The Information Technology Act, 2000 ” to use Digital Signatures on certain documents.

The signatures meant the security and authenticity of documents in electric form.

• Security – Once a document like a pdf is digitally signed then there can not be any alteration. So it ensures data’s integrity.
• Authenticity – A unique private key(digital file) is provided to individuals for DSC which can be used to sign the document.
• Privacy – There are DSC that can be used for the encryption of data.
• Bulk Signing – The organization can use some DSC for bulk signing the documents.

An individual, Company, or Foreign person.

DSC is used in GST, MCA, Government Tender, Income Tax etc.

There is a total of eight authorized Certification Agencies, That can issue DSC.

No, You have to renew them periodically (yearly or 2 years).

A person can use the digital signature that has been issued to him. It is a criminal offence to use somebody else’s Digital Signature.

It is a specific USB crypto drive that is used for storing private keys (for DSC) and signing a digital document. It looks like a pen drive but it is totally different.

Follow these steps:

• Connect the USB Token.
• Open pdf document using any pdf reader.
• In the case of Acrobat reader Go to – Tools > Certificates > Digitally Sign.
• Click on “Digitally Sign” and drag to the area where you want the digital signature.
• You will be taken to the next step of the signing process.
• Select your certificate > Continue > Sign
• Save the pdf
• Provide USB Token Password

The government issue different security slanders for DSC. Class 3 is currently the most secured type of DSC. Currently, it is also the most common used DSC.

• Make payment after understanding your requirements and process.
• Provide Documents
• A link will be provided to you on which you have to confirm the following detail on a video call. Such as your Name, Address, Father’s Name, Contact number, Email ID, PAN Card, and Adhar card number with original ID.
• Receive your DSC certificate.