What is DSC
Digital Signature Certificate is commonly used to sign documents for GST and Tender bids. Other uses include signing on invoices, contracts, corporate documents, tax returns, Cersai, FIU, and UIDAI.
Digital Signature is legally binding. Only a licensed Certifying Authority may issue Digital Signature. We sell eMudhra and Capricorn DSC.
Paper-less steps are now available to renew or buy new Digital Signature. Paper-less process is faster, cheaper, and fully online. Individual persons, and all types of business organisations can use paper-less steps.
Which brand of DSC to buy?
eMudhra and Capricorn are both licensed Certifying Authorities. Both are leading DSC brands in India. Online purchase is available on this website for eMudhra and Capricorn DSC.
the choice of brand is entirely as per applicant. There is no difference in the usage of the signature between the brands.
My DSC has expired. How to renew?
Once Digital Signature has expired, applicants cannot sign new documents anymore. Digital Signature must be renewed to continue signing documents.
The renewal process is exactly same as buying New Digital Signature. However, there is no need to buy another USB cryptographic token/dongle. DSC is issued with validity of 1 to 3 years.
Paper-less Steps to buy DSC Online
Step 1: Enter applicant name, phone, email, and make payment.
Step 2: Receive automatic e-mail with link to open CA Portal (eMudhra or Capricorn).
Step 3: Create KYC ID / PIN or use existing KYC ID.
Step 4: Upload PAN Card, Proof of Address, and a passport size photo. For Class-3, additional documents must be uploaded.
Step 5: Record Video using phone or laptop. Read statement shown on screen.
Step 6: Certifying Authority will approve and issue Digital Signature Certificate (eMudhra or Capricorn).
Step 7: Download DSC and store on USB cryptographic token such as ePass2003-Auto.
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Customer Care
DSC applicants receive premium support free of cost. Use live chat or contact support over phone or email. It is a simple experience to buy Digital Signature.
Few questions are answered in Digital Signature DSC FAQ. Got more questions? Call us or live chat for immediate response.
What is ePass2003-Auto : token/dongle?
ePass2003-Auto is used to store Digital Signature. It is referred as token or dongle. As a secure storage device designed to provide strong authentication, it helps protect sensitive data such as Digital Signature.
Cryptographic tokens are different from normal USB thumb drive. ePass2003 provides FIPS 140-2 security levels. ProxKey and Alladin tokens can also be used to store DSC.
Retail price of ePass2003-Auto varies between Rs.300 to Rs.500. Multiple Digital Signature Certificates can be stored in one token/dongle.
DSC Price
Paper-less steps have reduced the price of DSC. New or Renewal - applicants enjoy low price now. Price is not a barrier for common man to use Digital Signature.
Renewal applicants may choose to buy only DSC Certificate without token, and re-use existing USB token. New applicants who buy DSC for the first time need ePass2003-Auto.
What is eKYC? for DSC
KYC stands for Know-Your-Customer. Applicants upload Pan Card or Aadhaar XML to complete eKYC online. The process is completed online with upload of PAN Card and one proof of address. No attestation is required. There is no need send physical documents.
Scanned copies to Upload:
- PAN Card (front side copy)
- Passport size photo
- Any One Address Proof with applicant name
- Aadhaar eKYC
- Driving License
- Voter ID
- Passport
Which Class of DSC to buy?
There is only one class of DSC to buy. CCA has simplified the DSC Classes in 2021. Only Class-3 DSC is available to purchase for both individuals and organisations. Renewals or new sales of Class 2 is discontinued.
Class-3 DSC is widely accepted for most purposes like Tax (income tax or GST), EPFO, Director's eKYC, register new business on MCA portal, Import Export Code, sign invoices (Tally or Zoho Books), EPFO, etc.
To submit Tenders online, Government eProcurement portals encourage applicants to use Class-3 with encryption combo for submitting bids to tender portal if TIA requires so.
What is Aadhaar e-KYC XML?
It is a secure sharable document which can be used by Aadhar number holder for offline verification of Identity.
Service Providers like telecom mobile companies, Digital Signature Providers, and others can establish identify of an individual using Aadhaar eKYC XML.
The XML file contains Name, Address, Photo, Gender, DOB, registered Mobile Number, Email address of resident among other details.
Steps to download Aadhaar XML file for eKYC
It is a secure sharable document which can be used by Aadhar number holder for offline verification of Identity.
- Step 1: Go to URL www.uidai.gov.in
- Step 2: Enter 'Aadhaar Number' or 'VID' and mentioned 'Security Code' in screen, then click on 'Send OTP'
- Step 3: Enter the OTP received by registered Mobile Number for the given Aadhaar Number
- Step 4: Enter a Share Code which will be password for the ZIP file and click on 'Download' button
- Step 5: The Zip file containing the digitally signed XML will be downloaded
Watch Online Video on how to download Aadhaar XML File
Steps to create e-KYC account using PAN Card
- Step 1: Fill online application form and complete payment
- Step 2: Open the e-mail received and click on DSC link
- Step 3: Choose option to create e-KYC as "Pan Card Based"
- Step 4: Enter PAN Number of Applicant. Automatically, name of the PAN Card holder will be fetched.
- Step 5: Enter address as per proof of address
- Step 6: Create new eKYC ID and PIN. An account will be created with 2 years validity.
Video Instructions for DSC Registration
- Record video using smartphone or computer camera
- Applicant must speak their Order ID, name, and that they are applying for Class-2 Digital Signature.
- Show documents in the video - both PAN and Address Proof
- Applicant can speak in any language (preferably English or Hindi)