How to get a digital signature in India?

Get digital signature certificate (DSC) online in India

To procure a digital signature certificate in India, the user needs to contact the Certifying authorities. The Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) has appointed Certifying Authorities (CA) for issuing DSC. CA’s have the licence to print Class 3 DSC.

How to get a digital signature in India?

Documents required for digital signature certificate (DSC) :

Aadhaar card

Aadhaar card

PAN card

PAN card

Passport-sized photo

Passport-size photo

Address proof

Address proof

The steps for getting digital signatures in India are as follows:

Visit any of the CA websites, select the DSC Class 3 registration/application on their homepage, and fill out the form.

The form will have details like-

➤ Class of the DSC.
➤ Validity.
➤ Type: Only Sign or Sign & Encrypt.
➤ Applicant Name and Contact Details.
➤ Residential Address.
➤ GST Number & Identity Details of Proof Documents.
➤ Declaration.
➤ Document as proof of identity.
➤ Document as proof of address.
➤ Payment Details.

Certifying authorities send OTP for email and phone number verification of the user, which the user has to complete with the certifying authorities' agent. CAs may also require you to upload a recorded e-verification video showing your original supporting documents like PAN/Aadhaar for completing eKYC.

Once the DSC application form is filled out and the documents are uploaded, you must make the payment for the issuance of the DSC. Payment can be made online through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI payment.

The CAs verify the user's application and documents and issue the DSC electronically till a certain validity (2 to 5 years). They will post an encrypted pen drive containing your digital signature certificate (DSC) to the given address.

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