Digital Signature Certificates are electronic format
of physical signatures. DSC can be presented electronically
to access information or services on the Internet,
to prove the identity or to sign certain documents
digitally.
Why is DSC required?
W.e.f. 16th September 2006 all the documents required
to be filed with ROC have to be filed on portal of
Ministry of Corporate Affairs at www.mca.gov.in using
Digital Signature Certificate.
Who issues the Digital Signature Certificate?
A licensed Certifying Authority (CA) issues the digital
signature. Various certifying authorities licensed
by MCA include TCS, SIFY and MTNL etc.
Is Director Identification Number (DIN) a
pre-requisite to apply for DSC?
It is not necessary that person should first have
DIN number as a pre-requisite to apply for DSC. DSC
can be obtained without DIN. But both DSC and DIN
are required for filing any documents on portal of
MCA.
What is the validity period of a Digital
Signature Certificate?
The Certifying Authorities are authorized to issue
a Digital Signature Certificate with validity or one
or two years.
What is the legal status of a Digital Signature?
Digital Signatures have legal validity and are admitted
in Court of Law for various purposes.
