DSC CLASS 3 FOR 2 YEARS

DSC CLASS 3 FOR 2 YEARS

A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) with a two-year validity is the highest level of security and is available from various Certifying Authorities (CAs) in India. It is the standard for most secure online transactions and is mandatory for government e-filing, e-tendering, and other high-value transactions

Features and benefits

1. Maximum validity: A two-year certificate is a standard option, with the maximum allowed validity for a DSC being three years.
2. Higher security: Class 3 DSCs provide the highest level of assurance, with a rigorous identity verification process.
3. Versatile use: A Class 3 DSC can be issued in different formats depending on its use:
   • Signature only: Primarily for signing documents, such as for income tax returns, GST filings, and MCA/ROC filings.
   • • Combo (Signature and Encryption): Required for e-tendering, e-procurement, and other transactions where encryption is necessary to secure bids and confidential data.
   • Convenient and paperless: The application and verification process for a two-year DSC can be completed online.

Who needs a Class 3 DSC for two years?

1. A two-year Class 3 DSC is ideal for individuals and organizations that engage in frequent online transactions and want to avoid the hassle of annual renewals. It is particularly useful for: 

2. Businesses and individuals who frequently file income tax or GST returns.
3. Directors and authorized signatories involved in MCA and company law filings.
4. Companies and bidders who participate in e-tendering and e-procurement processes.
5. Individuals who need a legally valid and highly secure digital signature for contracts and legal documents