Digital Signature Certificate

The validity period of a digital signature certificate varies, but it is typically one or two years.

Whether a digital signature certificate (DSC) is mandatory or not depends on the specific context and jurisdiction. In some cases, DSCs may be mandatory for certain types of online transactions, such as filing taxes or accessing government services online. In other cases, DSCs may be optional but highly recommended for security purposes.

The time it takes to generate a digital signature certificate (DSC) varies and depends on several factors such as the certificate authority issuing the DSC, the process for verifying the identity of the certificate holder, and any processing time required by the certificate authority. On average, it may take several hours to a few days to generate a DSC.

A DSC token is a device that is used to store a digital signature certificate (DSC). The token, which is typically in the form of a USB device, allows the user to carry their DSC with them and use it on multiple computers.

Minors are generally not eligible to apply for a digital signature certificate (DSC) as the certificate requires a valid government-issued photo ID, which is typically only issued to individuals who have reached the age of majority. In India, the age of majority is 18 years old

Class 1: Used for individual email ID validation, where the identity of the certificate holder is verified through their email ID. Class 2: Used for businesses and organizations, where the identity of the certificate holder is verified through documents provided by the organization or the authorized representative. Class 3: Used for high-value transactions and tenders, where the identity of the certificate holder is verified through physical verification and documents provided by the organization or the authorized representative.