DSC – Usage, Documents Required, Pricing
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC):
According to the Information Technology Act, 2000, digital signatures mean authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber by means of an electronic method or procedure in accordance with the provisions of section 3. Further, the IT Act, 2000 deals with digital signatures under Sections 2, 3, and 15. Earlier Class-2 of DSC was being used but from 1st JAN 2021, Class-3 DSC is mandatory.
Usage of DSC:
Physical documents are signed manually, similarly, electronic documents, for example e-forms are required to be signed digitally using a Digital Signature Certificate. Following are the major requirements of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
- For filing of Income tax Report and Audit Report as per Income Tax Act 1961
- ROC filing at MCA portal Forms like MGT 7; AOC 4; ADT 2 etc.
- DSC is Mandatory for Director KYC
- For filing of GST Returns monthly quarterly as well as annually.
- DSC is useful for TDS Returns
- Other Requirements of GST are e-tendering, patent and trademark e-filing, Customs Filing e-bidding, e-Procurement e-auction etc.
Documents required for DSC application is as mentioned below:
Table 1 (Government/PSU/Company/Proprietorship/Bank Organization)
| Type | Government/PSU | Company | Proprietorship | Bank |
| 1. Proof of Organization Existence | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Based on Authorized Signatory Verification | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Bank Statement Signed by Bank AND, Incorporation Certificate AND, Organization PAN Card | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Bank Statement Signed by Bank AND, Business Registration Certificate with any Government Body (Eg: Shops & Establishment Certificate) | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Incorporation Certificate / Banking License Certificate AND, Organization PAN Card |
| 2. If DGFT Certificate | IEC certificate | IEC certificate | IEC certificate | IEC certificate |
| I. Authorized Signatory Proof | ||||
| 3. Proof of sufficient Authorization to be a Signatory | Letter confirming that he/she is the Controlling/Administrative Authority/Head of Office or Head of Department (HoD) of that Organization, along with contact number. ==== OR ==== If the applicant is Panchayat Elected Member, Authorized Signatory should be a BDO, and requires corresponding “BDO ID card issued by govt” or Appointment/Deputation Letter containing Designation. ==== OR ==== If the applicant is MLA / MP, their own “Member’s ID Card” issued by Legislative Assembly / Parliament. | Board Resolution ==== OR ==== Power of Attorney ==== OR ==== If Authorized Signatory is a Director, List of Directors letter | Business Registration Certificate with any Government Body, containing both Organization name & the name of the Proprietor | Board Resolution ==== OR ==== Power of Attorney ==== OR ==== If Authorized Signatory is a Director, List of Directors letter ==== OR ==== If Authorized Signatory is a Bank Manager, Bank ID Card with designation OR his/her appointment/transfer letter with designation. |
| 4. Proof of Authorized Signatory’s Identity | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport |
| II. DSC Applicant Proof | ||||
| 5. Proof of PAN | PAN Card Copy | PAN Card Copy | PAN Card Copy | PAN Card Copy |
| 6. Proof of Association with Organization | Org ID Card. ==== OR ==== If the Applicant is an elected member of such Organization (eg: Panchayat / MLA / MP / etc), corresponding Election Letter / Member’s ID card. | Org ID Card ==== OR ==== Identity Letter issued on Organization Letter head. | Business Registration Certificate with any Government Body, containing both Organization name & the name of the Proprietor ==== OR ==== If Applicant is not the Proprietor, Org ID Card Or Identity Letter issued on Organization Letter head. | Org ID Card ==== OR ==== Identity Letter issued on Organization Letter head. |
Table 2 (LLP/Partnership/AOP/BOI/NGO/Trust Organization)
| Type | LLP | Partnership | AOP/BOI | NGO/Trust |
| 1. Proof of Organization Existence | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Bank Statement Signed by Bank AND, Incorporation Certificate AND, Organization PAN Card | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Bank Statement Signed by Bank AND, Business Registration Certificate with any Government Body (Eg: Shops & Establishment Certificate) AND, Organization PAN Card | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Bank Statement Signed by Bank AND, Organization Incorporation and Registration Certificate issued by authority such as Registrar AND, Organization PAN Card | GST Number (GSTIN entered in Organization Info) ==== OR ==== Bank Statement Signed by Bank AND, Incorporation Certificate AND, Organization PAN Card |
| 2. If DGFT Certificate | IEC certificate | IEC certificate | IEC certificate | IEC certificate |
| I. Authorized Signatory Proof | ||||
| 3. Proof of sufficient Authorization to be a Signatory | Board Resolution ==== OR ==== Power of Attorney ==== OR ==== If Authorized Signatory is a Partner, List of Partners letter | List of partners from Partnership Deed. (First page and page(s) containing Authorized Signatory/Partner Name) ==== AND ==== If Authorized signatory is not a partner, an Authorization Letter signed by a partner. | Resolution from Association / Society authorizing the signatory | Resolution from the NGO / Trust authorizing the signatory |
| 4. Proof of Authorized Signatory’s Identity | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport | Org ID Card OR PAN Card OR Voter’s ID Card OR Driving License OR Passport |
| II. DSC Applicant Proof | ||||
| 5. Proof of PAN | PAN Card Copy | PAN Card Copy | PAN Card Copy | PAN Card Copy |
| 6. Proof of Association with Organization | Org ID Card ==== OR ==== Identity Letter issued on Organization Letter head. | Org ID Card ==== OR ==== Identity Letter issued on Organization Letter head. | Org ID Card ==== OR ==== Identity Letter issued on Organization Letter head. | Org ID Card ==== OR ==== Identity Letter issued on Organization Letter head. |
Pricing:
| DSC Class 3 (Encryption/Signature)
| Validity | Charges |
| 1 | Rs 1700* | |
| 2 | Rs 2200* | |
| 3 | Rs 3700* |
Note: Actual pricing might differ than what is mentioned above. Contact us for quotation
DSC Procedure:
The procedure for DSC is simple, we will guide you through the entire process. After submission of all the valid documents, we will apply for DSC. A verification link/OTP will be sent to Customer’s Email ID & Phone number, upon verifying that, the customer has to go through a video verification. Make sure your internet connection is stable.
Following are the procedure for video verification:
- Open the link by clicking on it.
- When the page is open you will find instructions followed by a prompt message on the top of a small blank window where your face will appear.
- A Record Video Button is at the bottom of the video window. Click it to start the recording.
- A pop-up window will appear on the screen, click on “Allow” to grant necessary permission for using recording devices.
- At the countdown, read the prompt message clearly in the microphone.
- The video recording will stop after 20-25 seconds and the video will be uploaded.
- For further proceeding, inform us after the video recording.
Once all the procedure is done, the Signature Certificate will be generated within 24 to 48 hours.
Now that you know all the information, let’s start filing! Click on the link below:
