{"id":16495,"date":"2018-12-21T13:30:22","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T13:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=16495"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:37:30","slug":"digital-signature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Signature: Types and usage, Documents Required, Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#The_Concept_of_Digital_signature\" title=\"The Concept of Digital signature\">The Concept of Digital signature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#What_is_Digital_signature\" title=\"What is Digital signature?\u00a0\">What is Digital signature?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#Types_of_Digital_signatures\" title=\"Types of Digital signatures\">Types of Digital signatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#How_and_where_you_can_use_Digital_signatures\" title=\"How and where you can use Digital signatures?\">How and where you can use Digital signatures?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#For_Personal_Use\" title=\"For Personal Use\">For Personal Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#In_Business\" title=\"In Business\">In Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#Filing_GST_Return\" title=\"Filing GST Return\">Filing GST Return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#Income_tax_filing\" title=\"Income tax filing\">Income tax filing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#For_E-filing_of_ROC\" title=\"For E-filing of ROC\">For E-filing of ROC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#Finance_and_insurance_sector\" title=\"Finance and insurance sector\">Finance and insurance sector<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#Documents_Required_for_obtaining_a_Digital_signature\" title=\"Documents Required for obtaining a Digital signature\u00a0\">Documents Required for obtaining a Digital signature\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#For_Individual_Certificate\" title=\"For Individual Certificate\">For Individual Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#For_Organization_Certificate\" title=\"For Organization Certificate\">For Organization Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#What_do_identity_proof_and_address_proof_consist_in_case_of_Foreign_Individual\" title=\"What do identity proof and address proof consist in case of Foreign Individual?\">What do identity proof and address proof consist in case of Foreign Individual?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#Procedure_for_obtaining_Digital_signature_certificate\" title=\"Procedure for obtaining Digital signature certificate\">Procedure for obtaining Digital signature certificate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#STEP_1_Log_on_and_select_your_type_of_entity\" title=\"STEP 1:\u00a0\u00a0Log on and select your type of entity\">STEP 1:\u00a0\u00a0Log on and select your type of entity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#STEP_2_Fill_the_necessary_details\" title=\"STEP 2: Fill the necessary details\">STEP 2: Fill the necessary details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#STEP_3_Proof_of_identity_and_address\" title=\"STEP 3: Proof of identity and address\">STEP 3: Proof of identity and address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#STEP_4_Payment_for_DSC\" title=\"STEP 4: Payment for DSC\">STEP 4: Payment for DSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#STEP_5_Post_the_documents_required\" title=\"STEP 5: Post the documents required\">STEP 5: Post the documents required<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Concept_of_Digital_signature\"><\/span><code>The Concept of Digital signature<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the current scenario, we are living in a situation where carrying out business and personal activities are becoming very easy and smooth. In an era of digitalization, the significance of a Digital\u00a0signature has been increased as it is greatly embraced in the entire world. Now, we have no longer any limitations in our business or personal lives.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, all the physical documents such as invoices always need a handwritten signature to validate their authenticity. Same in that manner, electronic documents also need authentication and that&#8217;s what the role of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/digital-signature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Digital signature certificate<\/a>. It simply authenticates the electronic document.<\/p>\n<p>For further information regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/director-identification-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIN registration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/pan-card-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PAN registration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/tan-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TAN registration<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/dir-3-kyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIR-3 Registration<\/a> must follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Digital_signature\"><\/span><code>What is Digital signature?\u00a0<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The digital signature is defined as an electronic signature that can be used by senders of certain documents to show that the document originates from them. In technical terms, it consists of the pair of\u00a0keys, Private Key and Public Key.\u00a0DSC can provide added assurances of the evidence to provenance, identity, and status of an electronic document and acknowledging informed consent as well as\u00a0approval by a signatory. It also works for ensuring the security of the document. If in between the document gets interfered while sending process then the receiver will be able to know there has been an alteration because of the digital signature.<\/p>\n<p>It generally contains the person&#8217;s name, their pin-code, the email address, their country name, the certifying authority&#8217;s name, and the date when the certificate was issued. The main purpose of this certificate is to validate the Digital signature. Different countries have different provisions regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/digital-signature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSC Registration<\/a>. The governments are taking the initiative with regulations for their creating as well as their use, and this has helped with the adoption, trustworthiness of DSC and dependability. But it must be created within the confinements of the cryptography which is bound by industry-standards to make it effective and reliable. Else, it may be questionable.<\/p>\n<p>Several countries have come up with laws that govern the acceptability of these digital signatures, and they have become a very dependable way of doing businesses as well as communicating. Not only this rather they offer a lot of advantages to every user. Slowly and gradually, paperwork has vanished because of Digital signatures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Digital_signatures\"><\/span><code>Types of Digital signatures<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Different classes of DSC has been used for different purposes. Each class of it is associated with specific security features and corresponds to a specific level of trust.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-4.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16521 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-4-200x174.png 200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-4-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-4-400x349.png 400w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-4.png 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Following is the table to illustrate the types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/digital-signature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital signature certificate<\/a>:\u2014<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 360px;\" width=\"641\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Types of DSC<\/span><\/th>\n<th align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Assurance Level<\/span><\/th>\n<th align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Applicability<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><em>Class 1 Certificate<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Issued for Business personnel as well as for Private individual use. Besides, it confirms that the information provided in the application doesn&#8217;t conflict with the information in the well-recognized consumer database.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Provides assurance important to environments basically where there are risks and consequences of data compromise but they are not considered to be of major significance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><em>Class 2 Certificate<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Issued for both Business personnel as well as Private individual use. It confirms that the details provided in the application don&#8217;t conflict with the details in the well-recognized consumer database.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">It is important to environments where risks and consequences of data compromise are moderate. It may include transactions that have substantial monetary value or risk of fraud.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><em>Class 3 Certificate<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Issued for individuals as well as organizations. These are the high assurance certificates, primarily intended for e-commerce applications, they shall be issued to individuals only on their personal appearance before the Certifying Authorities.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">It is important to environments where threats to data are high or the consequences of the failure of security services are high. It may happen that it includes very high-value transactions or high levels of fraud risk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_and_where_you_can_use_Digital_signatures\"><\/span><code>How and where you can use Digital signatures?<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DSC has no restrictions, anyone can use it means it can be used in many sectors of life. Following are the few places where you can use this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Personal_Use\"><\/span>For Personal Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Almost you can sign every document that you send out electronically for security purpose. No matter where you are sending the document and to whom. You can use it the way you want.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Business\"><\/span>In Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You are free to send your electronically signed documents to the business partners, investors, and other shareholders when communicating important official information. For example Business deals and signing proposals. Those who are doing business in the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction companies (AEC) can use these signs to sign tenders, procurements and making biddings. Through this, a business can run very smoothly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_GST_Return\"><\/span>Filing GST Return<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In India, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/gst-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GST registration<\/a> has brought better days into businesses. Still, people were facing problem to do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/gst-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GST return filing<\/a>. But the issuance of digital signatures and the availability of e-filing, the process has been made easier, efficient, faster and convenient.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_tax_filing\"><\/span>Income tax filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In India, many citizens have to do their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/income-tax-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">income tax returns filing<\/a>(ITR). Often people face difficulty in filing ITR so they avoid doing this task. But the introduction of Digital signature made the things easier and better than ever. Now you can file this just by sitting at home with comfy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_E-filing_of_ROC\"><\/span>For E-filing of ROC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Companies have to file many documents with ROC (Registrar of Companies) in India. Hence, DSC will come in handy when signing these documents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finance_and_insurance_sector\"><\/span>Finance and insurance sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This sector also includes a lot of paperwork whether it is the application of loans and mortgages, applying for insurance or claiming, signatures will always be required. To make the business smooth and easy these institutions are using digital signatures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"824\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6-200x97.png 200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6-400x195.png 400w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6-600x292.png 600w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6-800x389.png 800w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-Diagram-6.png 824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_obtaining_a_Digital_signature\"><\/span><code>Documents Required for obtaining a Digital signature\u00a0<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are the documents that should be accurate while applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/digital-signature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSC registration<\/a> as it is going to justify your further documentation:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Individual_Certificate\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For Individual Certificate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"listfont\">\n<li>Application Form<\/li>\n<li>Identity proof<\/li>\n<li>Address proof<\/li>\n<li>Attesting Officer proof<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Organization_Certificate\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For Organization Certificate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<ol>\n<li>Application Form<\/li>\n<li>Authorization Letter<\/li>\n<li>Identity proof<\/li>\n<li>Organizational proof<\/li>\n<li>Attesting Officer proof<\/li>\n<li>Authorized Signatory proof<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In the above documents, you can use any one of the following documents <strong>as an Identity Proof in case of Indian Individual certificate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"listfont\">\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n<li>PAN Card of the Applicant<\/li>\n<li>Driving Licence<\/li>\n<li>Post Office ID Card<\/li>\n<li>Bank Account Passbook containing the photograph and signed by an individual with an attestation by the concerned Bank official<\/li>\n<li>The photo ID card issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Centre\/State Governments<\/li>\n<li>Any Government-issued photo ID card bearing the signatures of the individual<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can use following documents <strong>as address proof in case of Indian Individual certificate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"listfont\">\n<li>AADHAAR Card<\/li>\n<li>Voter ID Card<\/li>\n<li>Driving Licence (DL)\/Registration Certificate (RC)<\/li>\n<li>Water Bill (Not older than 3 Months).<\/li>\n<li>Electricity Bill (Not older than 3 Months)<\/li>\n<li>Latest Bank Statements signed by the bank (Not older than 3 Months)<\/li>\n<li>Service Tax\/VAT Tax\/Sales Tax registration certificate<\/li>\n<li>Property Tax\/ Corporation\/ Municipal Corporation Receipt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_identity_proof_and_address_proof_consist_in_case_of_Foreign_Individual\"><\/span>What do identity proof and address proof consist in case of Foreign Individual?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table id=\"etable\" class=\"table table-bordered table-striped docsreqs\" style=\"height: 178px;\" width=\"696\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"form_titles\">\n<td class=\"price_left\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">IDENTITY PROOF (ALL ARE MANDATORY)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"price_right border-left_white\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>ADDRESS PROOF (ALL ARE MANDATORY)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border_left border_bottom\" valign=\"top\">\n<ol class=\"listfont\">\n<li>Attested copy of Applicant Passport<\/li>\n<li>Attested copy of VISA (If an applicant is out of the native country).<\/li>\n<li>Attested copy of Resident Permit certificate (If an applicant is in India)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border_left border_bottom border_right\" valign=\"top\">\n<ol class=\"listfont\">\n<li>Attested copy of Applicant Passport<\/li>\n<li>Attested copy of any other Government issued Address Proof.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_obtaining_Digital_signature_certificate\"><\/span><code>Procedure for obtaining Digital signature certificate<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are the steps that need to be followed:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_1_Log_on_and_select_your_type_of_entity\"><\/span><strong>STEP 1:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Log on and select your type of entity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the website of a Certifying Authority licensed to issue Digital Certificates in India.\u00a0Having accessed the page, you will be guided to the Digital Certification Services section. Then, click on the type of entity for which you want to obtain the DSC whether individual or organization etc.<\/p>\n<p>If you are applying for an individual DSC, select individual. 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Later, take print of the completed form and preserve it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_3_Proof_of_identity_and_address\"><\/span><b>STEP 3: Proof of identity and address<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The proof of identity and proof of address must be attested by an attesting officer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_4_Payment_for_DSC\"><\/span><b>STEP 4: Payment for DSC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, you have to make payment either through demand draft or cheque in the name of the Local registration authority where you are going to submit your application for verification.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find details of the Local registration Authority according to your city of residence by searching for a Certifying authority licensed to issue digital certificates online.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_5_Post_the_documents_required\"><\/span><b>STEP 5: Post the documents required<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Following are the enclosed things in an envelope:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0Registration of DSC Form duly completed<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8211; To Support the document for Proof of Identity and proof of address attested by the attesting officer<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong>\u00a0Demand Draft\/Cheque for payment.<\/p>\n<p>Address the enclosed envelope to the Local Registration Authority (LRA) and post it to the designated address of the LRA for further processing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><code>Conclusion<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By completing the above-mentioned steps in the DSC form and providing necessary documents and payment, you have successfully completed the application process for your Digital signature certificate. For any query you can contact us on Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@legalraasta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact@legalraasta.com<\/a> and call at<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> 8750048585<\/span>. Our experts&#8217; team will provide you the guidelines and advice in the best way related to your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/private-limited-company-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Company registration<\/a>. 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