Digital Signature Certificate

Digital Signature Certificates or DSC or Digital Signature are being adopted by various government agencies and now is a statutory requirement in various applications.

Capricorn offers different class of certificates to help organization and individuals secure online transactions with legal validity as per the Indian IT Act, 2000.

Capricorn certificates conform to x.509 standard of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in India where in additionally these are issued as per IVG and IOG guidelines issued by the office of Controller of Certifying Authorities.

There are various Type and Class of DSC, the information below would help you to arrive to the right certificate for your needs.

Type of Certificates

Sign Sign DSC can only be used for signing documents. The most popular usage of is signing the PDF file for Tax Returns, MCA and other websites. Signing via DSC gives the assurance of not only the integrity of the signer but also the data. It is proof of untampered and unaltered data.

Encrypt Encrypt DSC can only be used to encrypt a document, it is popularly used in the tender portal, to help companies encrypt the documents and upload. You could also use the certificate to encrypt and send classified information. Encrypt DSC is fit for e-commerce documents, legal documentation and sharing documents that are highly confidential and contains information that needs to be protected. We are selling Encrypt certificate as a standalone product as well.

Sign & Encrypt Our Sign & Encrypt DSC can be used for both signing and encrypting. It is convenient for users who need to authenticate and maintain the confidentiality of the information shared. Its usage includes filing government form and application.

Validity of the Certificate

You could buy certificates with a validity upto three years. (The validity is controlled by law, and you cannot buy certificates more than three years and less than One year validity)

Classes of Certificates

The IT law allows us three Classes of DSC, however we only sell Class 2 and Class 3 certificates. We are not selling Class 1 Certificates.

The difference between Class 2 and Class 3 is verification guidelines.

Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate We offer Class 2 Digital Signature (DSC) to individuals and organizations DSC for both Indian and foreign applicant. The main function of this certificate is to authenticate the details of the signer. It re-affirms the already mentioned data of the user. It is used in various form-filling, online registration, email attestation, income tax filing and etc. More uses of Class 2 Digital Signature Certificates are given below. MCA e-filing Income Tax e-filing LLP registration GST application IE code registration Form 16,etc

Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate We also offer class 3 digital signature certificate according to IVG guideline which is more secure in comparison to class 2 certificate, This is the safest of all certificates. It is used in matters of high security and safety. It is mainly used in online trading and e-commerce, where a huge amount of money or highly confidential information is involved. If you opt for class 3 certificate, all applications which are created for Class 2, should be able to recognize your certificates. Following are the main functions of Class 3 certificates - E-tendering Patent and trademark e-filing MCA e-filing Customs e-filing E-procurement E-biding E-auction,etc



Who could buy our certificate

There is no limitation on who could buy our certificates, people and organization from India and outside India can buy our certificates, provided they meet our Verification Guidelines. Please look at our list below to select an appropriate application form.

Individuals The DSC is for Indians, who do not want their organization name to be part of the certificate. Click here

Organization Ths DSC is for companies (any type of entity), who want their organization name to be part of DSC. Click here

Foreign Individuals The DSC is for foreigners and would like to use our certificate in their name. Click here

Foreign Organization The DSC is for Organizations registered outside India would like to use our Digital certificates. Click here

Document Signer Certificate If you intend to use our certificate for bulk signing of documents, you could use our Bulk Signer Certificates. We would offer this certificate in PFX file for Class 2 and is sold to Organizations only. Click here

IET Certificates We have a special Digital Signature certificate for IEC code holders, this certificate is specifically used for DGFT portal. Click here

Processing Methods

We have three different verification methods for acquiring the Digital signature certificate. The applicant can opt for the method they prefer.

Traditional In traditional method applicant has to fill a form with requirements covering type, validity, usage, usableby etc. Attested photocopies of Address proof, ID, PAN, etc. should be attached along with theform. Applicant has to sign the form and fill all the mandatory requirements. All attached documentsshould be attested by either Bank Manager, Gazetted Officers or Post Master.

Paperless DSC: Aadhar-based e-KYC Verification DSC Aadhaar based Paperless DSC is an easy and fastest way to make DSC. The whole process of Paperless DSC will save your time, money, efforts and it is totally authenticated. Aadhaar Paperless DSC is based on "Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC". PAN-based e-KYC Verification DSC By opting for Paperless PAN-based E-Kyc DSC, the applicant is able to significantly reduce costs. The greatest advantage of this Pan-based E-kyc however, is that one can apply for this type of DSC anytime or anywhere, giving the applicant the gift of global convenience.

GST Verification Based DSC GST based verification Digital Signature Certificate for Organisational DSC, According to the latest IVG guidelines for GST verifications based DSC. which reduce documentations tremendously and help you process DSC faster.

To serve you better the certificates are available locally in your area / city through a Capricorn Network.

You can also write to us at sales@Certificate.Digital or speak to our sales team at 011-614-00-000 who will assist you in connecting to our partner or business manager.