Class 2 Digital Signature

Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate.

It is the second class of digital signature. It is used for the basic signing activity. Both Individuals and organisations can apply this. It was discontinued by the Indian Government in 2021. Now we use Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate in place of this certificate. Proxkey Class 3 DSC will be issued for all orders of this DSC.

Validity of Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate.

Class 2 DSC is available in 1-year, 2-year and 3-year validity options. Please select the appropriate validity option during placing an order. After approval of DSC, this can not be changed. However, you can renew the certificate after the expiry of the validity period.

Types of Class 2 Digital Signature.

Class 2 Digital Signature is available in three types. They are listed below.

1-Sign only. 2-Encryption Only. 3-Sign with Encryption.

The former is used in all general-purpose signing activities. The latter is used for encryption activity along with signing requirements like tender and similar activities.

Renewal of Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate.

Yes, the Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate can be renewed after the expiry of the validity period. You have to complete the verification process at the time of renewal. Since it is discontinued now, generally we issue a Class 3 DSC in its place which has practical usability.

How to get a Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate?

To start with, you have to place the order for the certificate and make the necessary fee. After payment of the fee, a unique order no is generated and sent to your mobile no. One of our executives will contact you to complete the verification. Once the verification is done, your DSC will be approved. We will dispatch your brand new Proxkey Digital Signature to the shipping address mentioned by you.

What type of verification is required to get Class 2 DSC?

The verification process is prescribed by the CCA department of the Government of India. It changes frequently. But for Individuals generally, we do mobile verification, email verification & video verification. A soft copy of documents like PAN and Aadhaar is required as per the options chosen during verification.