A Digital Signature certificate (DSC) is the equivalent of a physical signature in an electronic format, as it establishes the identity of the sender of an electronic document on the Internet. It comes in the form of a USB E-Token, wherein the Digital Signature Certificate is stored and can be accessed through a computer to sign documents electronically.

 

 

A Digital Signature Certificate is a secure digital key that is issued by the certifying authorities for the purpose of validating and certifying the identity of the person holding this certificate. Digital Signatures make use of the public key encryptions to create the signatures.

 

 

A digital signature certificate (DSC) contains information about the user’s name, pin code, country, email address, date of issuance of certificate and name of the certifying authority.

 

Who requires Digital Signature Certificate under MCA21?

 

 

Under MCA21 all the authorized signatories of company and professionals who sign the manual documents and returns filed with ROC is required to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Therefore following personnel have to procure Digital Signature Certificate:

 

• Directors

 

• CA’s/Auditors

 

• Company Secretary – Whether in practice or in job.

 

• Bank Officials – for Registration and Satisfaction of Charges

 

• Other Authorized Signatories.Credentials required with Application Form

 

 

 

Benefits of a Digital Signature Certificate

 

 

• Authentication: Helpful in authenticating the personal information details of the individual holder when conducting business online.

 

• Reduced cost and time: Instead of signing the hard copy documents physically and scanning them to send them via e-mail, you can digitally sign the PDF files and send them much more quickly. A Digital Signature certificate holder does not have to be physically present to conduct or authorize a business.

 

• Data integrity: Documents that are signed digitally cannot be altered or edited after signing, which makes the data safe and secure. The government agencies often ask for these certificates to cross-check and verify the business transaction.

 

• Authenticity of documents: Digitally signed documents give confidence to the receiver to be assured of the signer’s authenticity. They can take action on the basis of such documents without getting worried about the documents being forged.

 

 

Why UpriseLegal For Digital signature?

 

 

With our experienced and skilled personnel, We at UpriseLegal makes process of digital signature certificate very smooth and helps you in each and every step at a very affordable prices. You don’t have to worry on digital signature certificate as UpriseLegal is there to provide all the assistance that you need.We follow law to the core and uses our knowledge to avoid any hassles in your business so that you can rise and grow!  You may get in touch with our compliance manager on 9173512402 or email us at info@upriselegal.in for free consultation.