Documents Required for Digital Signature Certificate in India

• Individual Applicant:

  • PAN Card

  • Address Proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, or Utility Bills)

  • Passport-size photographs

• Organizational Applicant:

  • PAN Card of the Organization

  • Address Proof of the Organization (Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, etc.)

  • Incorporation Certificate (for companies)

  • Authorization Letter (on the letterhead of the organization) naming the authorized signatory for DSC

• Documents for Class 3 DSC (for higher security):

  • Identity proof of the individual applicant

  • Address proof of the individual applicant

  • PAN Card of the individual applicant

  • Business Registration Certificate (for organizations)

  • Incorporation Certificate (for companies)

  • Authorization Letter (on the letterhead of the organization) naming the authorized signatory for DSC

• Additional Documents (For Government Officials):

  • Department ID Proof

  • Authorization Letter

• Foreign Nationals:

  • Passport

  • Visa

  • Address Proof in the home country

  • Bank Statement from the home country

It's important to note that the above list is a general guideline, and specific requirements may vary based on the Certification Authority (CA) issuing the Digital Signature Certificate. Additionally, all documents submitted should be valid, self-attested, and attested by a Gazetted Officer, Bank Manager, or Postmaster.

The following are some of the factors which lays down the importance of DSC:

Making Certain the Safety

Due to DSC's electronic operations, there is very little chance that a certificate will be copied. Unlike physical signatures, the certificate is unchangeable, unhackable, and non-duplicable. A strong password is provided to the holder, and only he can use it to access his signature. The documents are verified and secured by DSC.

Validity in Law

The Digital Signature verifies the documents' legal validity and can be presented as proof in court. When submitting documents to various authorities for multiple registrations, including business registration, IPR registration, food licensing, and so on, the food license is considered to be equivalent to a physical signature. In

In Less Time

Placing the actual signature requires the person to be physically present, which could take longer than anticipated. With digital signatures, a person can sign important documents from any location in the world, speeding up the process.

Simpler Methods

The process of going through each document, physically reviewing it, and then printing them all out or going somewhere to sign them gets really tiresome for the consumer. By simply appending the DSC to the pertinent documents, clients can do all of these duties from the comfort of their own homes.

Enhancing Commercial Activities

As we discussed in the last section, DSC is far more secure and helps to cut down on time and associated costs. Employees spend more time doing other things and less time getting paperwork signed as a result of all these variables.

Aids in Cost Saving

A digital signature certificate not only saves time but also money by eliminating the additional costs associated with digital signatures compared to physical signatures. DSC can save costs on a variety of expenses, including ink, paper, printing, scanning, shipping, monitoring, and travel.

For virtually any device, Kanakkupillai provides digital signature services at a modest cost for document electronic signatures. To a document, append an electronic signature. Sign agreements, contracts, and forms with a computer, tablet, or smartphone in a matter of minutes. To sign a document electronically, upload it.