A Digital Signature is an electronic form of a signature that can be used to authenticate the identity of the sender of a message or the signer of a document, and also ensure that the original content of the message or document that has been sent is unchanged. Digital signatures are easily transportable and cannot be imitated by someone else. The ability to ensure that the original signed message arrived means that the sender cannot easily disclaim it later.

Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) is the electronic format of physical or paper certificate like a driving License, passport etc. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a Passport identifies someone as a citizen of that country; who can legally travel to any country. Likewise, a Digital Signature Certificate can be presented electronically to prove your identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally.

You will get your Digital Signature Certificate in the form of a USB Key (Pen Drive Look Like). On placing the order with us we will courier your DSC USB Key to your registered address mentioned to us  

A Digital Signature Certificate authenticates your identity electronically. It also provides you with a high level of security for your online transactions by ensuring absolute privacy of the information exchanged using a digital certificate. You can use certificates to encrypt information such that only the intended recipient can read it. You can digitally sign information to assure the recipient that it has not been changed in transit, and also verify your identity as the sender of the message.

Digital Signature Certificate is issued with a validity of 1-2 Years. After their validity has expired, they need to be renewed 

You will get DSC within 2-3 working days subject to availability of the documents 

There are three classes of Digital Signature Certificate 

Class 1 - This class type is used to secure email communications and shall be issued for both business personnel and private individual use.

Class 2 - This class type is used for Incorporation of entities, Business Registrations, Income Tax Filing, etc. These certificates will confirm that the information in the application provided by the subscriber does not conflict with the information in well-recognized consumer databases.

Class 3 - This class type is used for participating in E-Tendering or E-Auctions. These are high assurance certificates, primarily intended for e-commerce applications, they shall be issued to individuals only on their personal (physical) appearance before the Certifying Authorities.

A Certifying Authority is a trusted agency whose central responsibility is to issue, revoke, renew and provide directories for Digital Signature Certificates. According to Section 24 of the Information Technology Act 2000, "Certifying Authority" means a person who has been granted a license to issue Digital Signature Certificates.

It is advisable to keep your Digital Signature Certificate USB private key in safe custody, but by any chance, if you lost your USB key you can you can revoke your certificate at the certifying authorities website by entering certain information like Registered Email ID, Certificate Serial Number, Date of Birth and Revocation Reason

No. If you have forgotten your private key password, you will have to apply for a new Digital Signature Certificate

You will have to apply for a new Digital Signature Certificate