What are Digital Signature Certificates?
MeraDSC provides trusted Digital Signature Certificates for individuals, businesses, government bodies, and foreign entities. We offer Signing, Encryption, and DGFT/ICEGATE DSCs to enable secure e-filing, online compliance, document signing, data protection, and import-export transactions. Our DSCs ensure legal validity, identity authentication, data integrity, and fast approval through a simple, fully digital verification process.
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Who Can Buy Digital Signature Certificates Online?
Anyone who requires secure online authentication and document signing can buy a Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) online. These certificates cater to individuals, organizations, government bodies, and foreign entities for legally valid electronic transactions.
Foreign Organization DSC
Issued to foreign companies to conduct secure business transactions and e-filing in India.
Govt Organization DSC
For Indian government departments to authenticate digital transactions and documents.
Foreign Individual DSC
For non-Indian residents who need to sign documents electronically in
India.
Individual DSC
Issued to Indian citizens for personal use in e-filing, income tax, and other services.
Government Individual DSC
For government employees to securely access and sign official digital documents.
How Do Digital Signatures Work?
Digital signatures function using asymmetric cryptography, which involves a pair of keys: a private key and a public key. Here’s how the process works:
Signing Process: When a document is signed, a hash (a mathematical algorithm) of the message is generated. This hash is then encrypted using the sender’s private key.
Verification Process: The recipient decrypts the hash using the sender’s public key. If the hash matches the one generated from the original document, the signature is verified.
Types of Digital Signature Certificates and Their Uses
Digital Signature Certificates provide security and legal validity, but different types serve distinct purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the three main types and when to use them:
A Signing DSC is used to digitally sign documents and forms, ensuring the signer’s identity, data integrity, and non-repudiation in legally accepted electronic records.
Uses & Benefits:
✔ Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR)
✔ GST returns and refunds
✔ MCA filings (ROC forms)
✔ Signing PDFs, invoices, and contracts
✔ Legal and compliance authentication
An Encryption DSC is used to secure sensitive information by encrypting data so that only the intended recipient can read or access it safely.
Uses & Benefits:
✔ Secure email communication
✔ Data protection for confidential files
✔ Safe exchange of financial information
✔ Corporate and enterprise data security
✔ Prevents unauthorized access
DGFT/ICEGATE DSCs are specialized certificates used for import-export related filings and customs transactions on government portals.
Uses & Benefits:
✔ DGFT applications (Import Export Code, licenses)
✔ ICEGATE customs filings
✔ E-tendering for trade contracts
✔ Online duty payments
✔ Faster clearance and compliance
Frequently Asked Question
It uses Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to encrypt and verify signatures, ensuring secure and tamper-proof transactions.
A USB device stores the digital certificate and private key securely.
Submit your ID proof, address proof, and a photo to a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) like www.vishwnet.com
No, a digital certificate contains the public key, while a digital signature is the encrypted hash of a document.
No. DSCs are tied to individuals. Each employee who signs documents digitally must have a certificate.