Class 2 DSCs are used for Income Tax Returns e-filing, MCA 21 & ROC, LLP, TDS Certificates, GST Returns, ePF Claims.
Since e-filing has been made mandatory in ROC filings, every Director or the signing authority or Designated Partner in the case of LLP needs to have its Digital Signature Certificate
It is mandatory to obtain a PAN-based Class 2 certificate for a person who is authorized to sign documents and file returns with the ROC
It is also compulsory for a person to obtain a PAN-based Class 2 certificate for filing his Income Tax return in India
A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is of the highest level type of DSC as it is issued only after the registrant’s identity verified by a Registration Authority.
A Class 3 certificate is an upgrade to the Class 2 certificate that has a higher level of importance.
The individual must possess a Class 3 DSC to participate in online auctions or submit e-tenders online.
One cannot submit e-tenders or participate in online auctions without a Class 3 DSC.
If mobile number is linked with Aadhar
XML file downloaded from Aadhar related site
Mobile Number linked with Aadhar
Email Address
OTPs as and when required
If mobile number is not linked with Aadhar:
Photocopy of PAN Card
Photocopy of Aadhar Card
Two Photographs of applicant
Mobile Number
Email Address
OTPs as and when required
PAN card and Aadhaar card of both applicants.
PAN card of the Firm or Company.
GST registration certificate.
Latest ITR acknowledgement of firm or company.
Partnership Deed / MOA- AOA
E-mail address and Mobile number.
Video (sample will be provided)
Duly filled form.