Frequently Asked Questions

 A Digital Signature (DSC) is an electronic security mark. This certificate ensures that you will not be sending sensitive data to a hacker or imposter site. The browser also makes sure the domain name matches the name on the CA and that the CA has been generated by a trusted authority like us. PKI based digital signature (DSC) is cost effective with low price compared to other digital signature in the world. Digital signature reduce paper consumption as well as costs of transmission and storage. 

ypes of Digital Signature (DSC) –

• Class-3 DSC

Class 3 DSC is used IncomeTax Returns e-filing, MCA 21 & ROC, LLP, TDS Certificates, GST , ePF Claims. These certificates will be issued for both business personnel and private individuals use. DGS & D, Northen Railway, IRCTC, e-Tendering, Trade Mark,e-procurement and other departments & organisations, Maharashtra e-Tendering, ZP etc. 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) or FC like us. This certificate will be issued to individuals as well as organizations. As these are high assurance certificates, primarily intended for e-commerce applications, they shall be issued to individuals only on their personal (physical) appearance before the Certifying Authorities.
• DGFT

DGFT can be used for Importers & Exporters. Digital Certificates for the importer and exporter community can be used to securely log on to the DGFT Online License Filing Application and can be used to electronically sign the License Application Form, which is filled online. It ensures that the data is secure and cannot be viewed or altered by any unauthorized person. It will also improve on response time taken while applying for a license with DGFT.
• Foreign DSC
Document Signer : Document Signer Certificates allow you to get certificates issued in your organization’s name to automate signing of PDF documents for use cases such as Invoices, Tax Statements, Employee Records etc.

You can use Digital Signature Certificates for the following:

For sending and receiving digitally signed and encrypted emails. For carrying out secure web-based transactions, or to identify other participants of web-based transactions. In e-Tendering, eProcurement, MCA [for Registrar of Companies], Income Tax [for e-filing income tax returns] Applications and also in many other applications.

For signing documents like MSWord and PDFs.

Plays a pivotal role in creating a paperless office. to this item.

Application processing for Digital Signature Certificates comprises of seven:

a – System performs Mobile verification though SMS “OTP” and Email verification through “Verify email link” with Pro DigiSign.

b – Insert eKYC details based on category of DSC

c – Upload Scanned documents

d – Payment transection

e – Record Interactive live Video though webcam, Andorid and IOS Mobile Application

f – Final Verification from Pro DigiSign 

g- Download of the certificate.

Q. Should individual's signature and encryption certificate be different?

Yes, The signature and encryption certificate should be separate for an individual. The encryption keys are to be generated at the subscriber's system and should be archived prior to transfer into crypto-medium. The signature keys should be generated in the crypto-medium and should not be copied.

Q. Does one require multiple certificates for different application?

No, Ideally, there should not be any requirement for different certificates, however the person holding lower assurance Class 2 certificate may require higher assurance Class 3 certificates for application which demand the same. The higher assurance Class 3 certificates can be used where ever application requires lower assurance certificate. Apart from assurance, depending on the information included in the DSC (For example PAN Number may be required by application) additional certificate may be required. 

A public key infrastructure (PKI) supports the distribution, verification and revocation of public keys used for public key encryption, and enables linking of identities with public key certificates.

A PKI enables users and systems to securely exchange data over the internet and verify the legitimacy of certificate-holding entities, such as webservers, other authenticated servers and individuals. The PKI enables users to authenticate digital certificate holders, as well as to mediate the process of certificate revocation, using cryptographic algorithms to secure the process.

 A digital signature certificate is an electronic form of a signature that can be used to validate the identity of the signer. It ensures that the original content of the message or document has remained intact during transit. Paperless Digital Signature is easily transportable and cannot be imitated by someone else. The paperless digital signature can be issued by authenticating an individual via Aadhaar eKYC. Any individual whose Aadhaar Card is linked with the mobile number can procure paperless digital signatures. 

 The validity period of a digital signature certificate is of 1 or 2 years from the date of its download into a token. Subscribers must be well aware of their certificate validity so that they can renew their certificate on time before the validity of the certificate expires. Also, the expired certificate could lead to business loss; to avoid risks of loss, subscribers should know the validity of their digital signature certificate. 

 An individual should obtain a DSC-USB token in case of DSC renewal. If an individual has not procured a USB-token while registering for his DSC, then he should procure the same for the renewal process. The renewal of DSC should be applied with the same name registered in the existing DSC. No change during the renewal process is permitted and is considered as a new application for DSC. Changes made to the postal address and contact details are allowed. It is wise to make the renewal application of the DSC 7 days prior to the expiry of the existing DSC. 

 Digital signatures offer authenticity verification, privacy and security to its users during online transactions and exchange of information. Digital signatures are used for secure messaging, online banking application use, secure online workflow applications, supply chain management etc.

Digital signature certificate contains the record of the holder of the certificate and details of the digital certificate.

These are digital documents which verify that a digital authentication associated to an individual or a specific entity does exists. Digital certificate helps prevent any sort of jeopardy to the identity and security of an 

 You can use Digital Signature Certificates for:

• Secure exchange of information and online transactions
• Encrypting an information in an e­mail
• Identifying participants of an online transaction
• Proving authorship of a digital content
• Filing income tax returns
• Transactions with Ministry of Corporate Affairs
• Applying for e­-tenders
• Proving the authenticity of a trademark