What type of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is to be obtained for e-filing on the MCA Portal?
FAQs - MCA21 - Digital Certificates for IndividualsDSC of Class 2 and Class 3 category issued by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) needs to be obtained for e-filing on the MCA Portal.
Related QuestionsWhy is Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) required?
FAQs - MCA21 - Digital Certificates for IndividualsLike physical documents are signed manually, electronic documents, for example e-forms are required to be signed digitally through Digital Signature Certificate. As per MCA21 project of ministry of company affairs all the company forms have to be filed electronically.
Related QuestionsIs a company required to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate in its own name for e-filing?
FAQs - MCA21 - Digital Certificates for IndividualsDigital Signature Certificate (DSC) is not required by Companies but by individuals. For example the Director or the Company Secretary, signing on behalf of the Company requires a DSC.
Related QuestionsCan I do e-filing of documents if I do not possess a DSC?
FAQs - MCA21 - Digital Certificates for IndividualsNo. it is mandatory to have a valid digital signature certificate for e-filing the forms on MCA portal.
Related Questionsa) What is a Digital Signature Certificate?
Digital Signature IndiaDigital signature certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Examples of physical certificates are drivers' licenses, passports or membership cards. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a driver's license identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country.
Related QuestionsWho issues the Digital Signature Certificate?
FAQs - MCA21 - Digital Certificates for IndividualsA licensed Certifying Authority (CA) issues the digital signature. Certifying Authority (CA) means a person who has been granted a licence to issue a digital signature certificate under Section 24 of the Indian IT-Act 2000. The list of licensed CAs along with their contact information is available on www.mca.gov.in
Related QuestionsWhat is E-Filing?
Motor Fuels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Board of Eq...Electronic Filing (E-Filing) is a process which uses Internet technology to file tax forms (tax returns, reports, and claims for refund) through the Internet. The tax forms are filed electronically so there is no postage cost and no need to worry about the tax forms being lost or delayed in the mail.
Related QuestionsQ2. What is a digital certificate? What is a digital signature?
Computer Centre - HKUThe public key cryptography infrastructure (PKI) technology helps to establish the authenticity and non-repudiation of electronically signed documents. A pair of keys, private key and public key, are issued by a CA to a digital certificate subscriber. A digital certificate identifies a user's public key and is published by the issuing CA. The subscriber owns the associated private key and uses it to sign a document electronically.
Related QuestionsWhat is digital certificate?
General PKI Frequently Asked QuestionsDigital Certificate is an electronic document that binds a public key to an entity such as an organization, machine, or a person. The binding of the identity and the public key is done by the issuing CA. The issuing CA will assume the responsibility of verifying the identity of the requesting party. The requesting party is the entity requesting the binding of its public key to its identity.
Related QuestionsWhat is the validity period of a Digital Signature Certificate?
FAQs - MCA21 - Digital Certificates for IndividualsThe Certifying Authorities are authorized to issue a Digital Signature Certificate with a validity of at least one year.
Related QuestionsQ.10 When can a digital signature certificate be revoked?
Controller of Certifying AuthoritiesAns: The conditions for revocation of digital signature certificates have been provided in Section 38 of the IT Act,2000 as follows : upon the dissolution of the firm or winding up of the company where the subscriber is a firm or a company.
Related QuestionsHow is a Digital Signature affixed to an e-form?
FAQs - MCA21 - Digital Certificates for IndividualsClick the Digital Signature field in the e-form. The system will prompt you to sign the e-form through a digital signature that is stored on your Pen Drive/ CD.
Related QuestionsWhat is e-portal?
FAQE-portal is the platform by which many internet classes are listed especially if they are WebCt courses as this is or soon will be. It is also a secure environment for faculty and students to receive email, academic resources and other onlie services. Click here in order to get your password as the online lectures and classroom discussions are password protected.
Related QuestionsCan I use a digital certificate obtained from another Office/Authority?
Frequently Asked Questions (updated April 2007)In most cases it is possible to use certificates granted by any certification authority whose certificate is recognized in accordance with the PCT electronic filing standard and accepted by the chosen receiving Office. Please check with your receiving Office as to accepted certification authorities, or consult our table on e-filing receiving Offices. Revoke your certificate as soon as possible through the Certificates page of our website.
Related QuestionsWhy is E-Filing beneficial?
Motor Fuels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Board of Eq...E-Filing is fast, easy, convenient and accurate. All you need is a computer and access to the Internet. You need not leave your home or office to file. You will receive confirmation that your return and payment information has been accepted for processing. And, if tax is due, you do not even need to write a check. Funds are transferred electronically.
Related QuestionsWhat are the IFTA E-filing due dates?
IFTA E-file (International Fuel Tax Agreement) Frequently As...The due date for E-filing an IFTA return is the same as the due date for filing an IFTA return on paper. The current reporting period is July 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006 with a due date of October 31, 2006. If you file or pay late, you may be subject to interest and penalty. The filing for a period is considered to be filed timely if the tax form and any applicable payment is postmarked on or before the due date. If either is postmarked after the due date, the filing is considered late.
Related QuestionsMy certificate says it has a nonvalid digital signature, what can cause this?
The intermediate Comodo certificate has not been installed, you must use the one that came with the site certificate
Related Questionsc) Can some one else apply for and use a Digital Signature Certificate for me or on my behalf?
Digital Signature Indiaorganization can purchase Digital Certificates for its employees with the objective of secure and authenticated web communication. But no one can utilize your Digital Certificate because (only one) your email address is attached to the Digital Certificate purchased for you and your Digital Certificate with private key is stored under your control. Please take care and avoid giving direct physical access to your important private key.
Related Questionsb) How can I protect my Digital Signature Certificate/Private Key?
Digital Signature IndiaProtect your computer from unauthorized access by keeping it physically secure. Use access control products or operating system protection features (such as a system password). Take measures to protect your computer from viruses, because a virus may be able to attack a private key. Always chose to protect your private key with a good password.
Related QuestionsQ.8 Who can issue a digital signature certificate to a subscriber?
Controller of Certifying AuthoritiesAns: A Certifying Authority can issue a digital signature certificate to a subscriber. Section 35 of the Act and the Certifying Authorities Rules framed under the Act stipulate the methods for issuance of a digital signature certificate.
Related Questionsd) What is the reason for rejection of my application for a Digital Signature Certificate?
Digital Signature IndiaRefusal to issue a Digital Certificate is a result of stringent verification procedure. Incomplete application, information or wrong information are the common causes for such refusal.
Related Questionsa) Is it required to keep a backup copy of my my Digital Signature Certificate?
Digital Signature IndiaIn case yours hard drive crashes or your Digital Certificate gets accidentally deleted. If you store a backup copy of your Digital Certificate on a floppy disk in a secure place, then you will always be able to re-install your Digital Certificate. If you lose your Digital Certificate and it is not backed-up, then you will lose any messages that have been encrypted for you.
Related QuestionsQ.9 Can a CA suspend the digital signature certificate issued by it?
Controller of Certifying AuthoritiesAns: Yes, if the CA gets a request from the subscriber or from an authorized person of the subscriber to suspend digital signature certificate. CA can also suspend the Digital Signature Certificate in public interest. [Ref : Section 37 of the Act].
Related Questionse) How does a Digital Certificate function ?
Digital Signature IndiaCertificates use the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI technology, which is a sophisticated, mathematically proven method of encrypting and decrypting information). The certificate contains information about a user's identity (for example, their name, email address, the date the certificate was issued and the name of the Certifying Authority that issued it.) The certificate also contains the public key.
Related QuestionsWhy not just take a digital signature from [INSERT GAME HERE]?
ULTIMATE Homebrew Guide / FAQ v2.17 (Updated Sep 11, 2007) -...The signatures are dynamically signed, so that means, when we run the PSP with the stolen signature, the PSP will tell thats its different and refuse to run it.
Related QuestionsWhat is a digital signature?
FAQsA digital signature is an electronic equivalent of a signature, based on a digital certificate that is used to prove a communication originated from a particular sender and has not been tampered with. A digital signature should not be confused with a 'real' signature, even though it is intended to serve the same purpose as a signature in the 'real world'. It is not a digitised image of the sender's hand-written signature.
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Meganet CorporationA digital signature is simply a tool that ensures that electronic data which has been sent to you by another party has not been altered since the digital signature was applied.Related Questions
