Digital Signature Certificate Download

Document Required for Digital Signature (DSC)

The documents required for digital signatures differ based on the type of applicant.

Documents Required for Indian Nationals

The following documents must be submitted by the Indian nationals while applying for Digital Signature Certificate.

Identity Proof

• Passport
• PAN card of the applicant
• Driving License
• Post office ID card
• Bank account Passbook, which contains the photograph, is signed by an individual with attestation by the concerned bank official.
• A photo ID card issued by the ministry of home affairs of the Centre or State Government
• Any photo issued by the Government which bears the Signature of the individual

Using your Digital Signature

The Digital Signature is used for various reasons like Filing GST, Income Tax return, etc. Citing the security reasons, the Digital Signature Certificate is stored on a hardware device, a Cryptographic USB token as ePass. Only the USB token can hold your DSC. The USB token is protected in such a way that it is incapable of storing any other documents.

To use your Digital Signature Certificate token, follow the steps below:

• 1

  Before plugging in the USB token, please download and install the e-pass 2003 token driver.

• 2

  After installation, plug-in the USB token into your computer's USB port and enter the password. You can change the password on the token by selecting the option "CHANGE USER PIN."

• 3

  Once you have signed a document, unplug the USB token from your computer and store it in a safe place.

IMPORTANT: Never click the initialize/delete button in the ePass 2003 driver menu. If you click on either the initialize or delete button, the Digital Certificate will be deleted, and the token will become unusable.

Never lose the password for your USB token or inadvertently enter the wrong password multiple times. In case a password is lost or the USB token is locked, there is no way to retrieve or use the Digital Signature. You will have to purchase a new Digital Certificate and USB token.