| Class 3 Individual | Class 3 combo | Class 3 Organization based | Class 3 NRI | |
| Uses | To be used in MCA, GST, EPF, Income tax | To be more authentic and used for Tender filing | To be more authentic and used for Tender filing | For Foreign National, not having pan and Aadhaar |
| Documents required | 1.Aadhaar card. 2.PAN card. 3.Passport-sized photo. 4.Mobile No and Email ID | Aadhaar card. PAN card. Passport-sized photo. Mobile No and Email ID | Aadhaar card. PAN card. Passport-sized photo. Mobile No and Email ID Organisation Pan and GST | Passport Driving License Mobile No and Email ID |
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent i.e.in electronic format of physical or paper certificates. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; A digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove one’s identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally.
The Digital Signatures created using the Public Key infrastructure (PKI) ensure data integrity, data authentication and nonrepudiation.
Digital Signatures are legally admissible in a Court of Law, as provided under the provisions of IT Act, 2000.
Process of making DSCs
- Online Application
- 3F verification : mobile verification, email verification and video verification
- CA Approval
- DSC in hand
Advantages of DSC
- Authentication: With the help of 3F Authenticity DSCs are helpful in authenticating the personal information details of the individual holder.
- 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 DSC 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. 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.