Increase Digital Signature Validity

Increase digital signature validity is very easy. In this article we will discuss all necessary steps to increase the validity of DSC. Digital signatures are getting more crucial these days. From company registration to tender to filing, it is essential to use a DSC everywhere. Without it, no government service can be done. More and more agencies asking for it while submitting a form online. It not only ensures the applicant’s originality but also encrypts the data.

However digital signatures come with a validity period. When an applicant orders it, the issuer asks to choose the validity period. Watchdata Proxkey digital signatures are also available in 3 validity options. They are 1 year, 2 year and 3 year validity. It can not have more than 3 years of validity. If your DSC validity expires you can renew it. This is just one way to increase digital signature validity.

Class 3 DSC is the most common one. It is available for up to 3 years validity. Similarly DGFT digital signature for IEC renewal is also available for up to 3 years validity. Class 2 DSC is now discontinued. Similarly, Digital Signatures for foreign nationals are also available for up to 3 years of validity. Foreign nationals represent those Individuals or organisations which don’t belong to Indian citizenship.

To buy a digital signature, video verification is made compulsory. If any person wants to apply for a digital signature without a video verification he/she can get it for 2 years period. Thereafter he/she can renew it.