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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

A cryptographic signing certificate required for signing MCA forms.

Definition

A Digital Signature Certificate is a cryptographic signing certificate required for signing forms submitted to MCA21. Directors, designated partners, and authorised signatories must hold a valid Class 2 or Class 3 DSC to file any form. DSCs are issued by Certifying Authorities licensed under the IT Act 2000 and have a validity typically of 1 to 3 years. A DSC is distinct from a DIN — it is a signing device, not an identity.

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