Digital Signature Certificates

Certification authorities (CAs) issue Digital Signature Certificates or DSCs to verify a person's identity by cryptographically encrypting the key. A digital signature certificate or DSC is used primarily for digitally signing documents online, authenticating the signature, and validating the signed copy. This article briefly overviews India's Digital Signature Certificates, classes of digital signatures, types of digital signature certificates, etc.

Digital Signature Certificates, or DSCs, are computerized impressions of someone's signature. An individual or entity can use it to verify their identity online, and a DSC confirms a person's identity through an e-certificate. Using DSC, one can quickly obtain all the information regarding an individual or entity. People worldwide use the (DSC) Digital Signature Certificate, and approved organizations must issue them in India.

Individuals and entities must use a digital signature when filing their income tax returns to get their accounts audited. Additionally, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs now requires companies to use a digital signature only when filing reports, applications, and forms. A digital signature can only verify a GST application if a company submits it. Filing applications, amendments, and related forms require a digital signature certificate.

• Authentication
• Helps to reduce time and cost
• Data Integrity
• Document Validity