Digital Signature Certificate or DSC is an encrypted electronic signature of a person. Digital signatures are stored in encrypted USB drivers and can be accessed only with a password. Class 2 DSC<\/a> is required for filing various types of returns with the Government like Annual Return<\/a>, Income Tax Return<\/a>, GST Return<\/a> and completing other statutory filings. The main vendors for digital signature in India are Sify, E-Mudhra and N-Code.<\/p>\n Validity of Digital Signatures<\/p>\n Unlike PAN<\/a> or Director Identification Number (DIN)<\/a>, DSCs are not valid for life. DSCs are usually valid for one or two years and at end of its validity must be renewed. Once a DSC is renewed, the process to register DSC on MCA portal must be repeated to register the new DSC.<\/p>\n Any Director or Designated Parter or Professional intending to file a form on the MCA portal must first register the DSC. Registration of DSC on MCA Portal allows MCA to to know the identity of the person who is using a Digital Signature Certificate and prevent unauthorised use. The following steps can be followed to register DSC on MCA portal.<\/p>\n In case of Director\/Designated Partner \u2013 Select Director to update DIN\/DPIN details.<\/p>\n In case of Manager, Practicing Professional & Authorised Representative \u2013 PAN based details are required to register DSC.<\/p>\n Step 5: In the next screen you will be asked to enter your e-mail id and select the digital signature certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To select digital signature certificate, download & install MCA E-Signer. You can download the MCA E-Signer from the link provided in the same screen.You can download the MCA E-Signer from the link provided in the same screen.<\/p>\n Note: To install MCA E-Signer in to your system, the operating system should be Windows 10 & it should have JAVA 10 & above.<\/p>\n Step 6: Accept the declaration that you have provided the correct and complete information by checking the box. <\/strong><\/p>\n Step 8: You will now see the window which will prompt you to select the Digital Signature of the concerned person, enter DSC password and associate.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cCongratulations your DSC has been successfully associated with the MCA\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n An expired or unregistered DSC on the due date stops every MCA filing. We keep director certificates current and handle the full secretarial calendar. See digital signature certificates<\/a>, business compliance<\/a>, and the list of ROC forms<\/a>. Book a call<\/a>.<\/p>\n Procedures and thresholds change. This article is general information, not advice on a specific matter; please confirm the current position before acting.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Associating a DSC with a director, professional or authorised signatory role on the MCA portal so that ROC forms can be signed. 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Registration of DSC on MCA Portal<\/p>\n
Step 1: Go to Ministry of Corporate Affairs official website to register DSC.<\/h2>\n
Step 2: Click on MCA Services and then select Associate DSC option from drop down menu.<\/h2>\n
Step 3: Select the Appropriate Role of the person for whom DSC is to be registered.<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 4: Enter the details requested in the next page. Details should be same as in DIN\/PAN.<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 7: Insert the DSC to be registered on MCA portal into the USB drive on your computer.<\/h2>\n
Step 9: Click on submit button. A congratulatory message will be displayed.<\/h2>\n
ROC filings without the last-minute DSC panic<\/h2>\n