Q: What type of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is to be obtained for eFiling on the MCA Portal?
A: DSC of Class 2 and Class 3 category issued by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) needs to be obtained for efiling on the MCA Portal.
Q: What is the cost of obtaining a Digital Signature Certificate?
A: The cost of obtaining a digital signature certificate may vary as there are many entities issuing DSCs and their charges may differ.
Q: Who issues the Digital Signature Certificate?
A: A licensed Certifying Authority (CA) issues the digital signature. Certifying Authority (CA) means a person who has been granted a license to issue a digital signature certificate under Section 24 of the Indian IT-Act 2000.
The list of licensed CAs along with their contact information is available on the MCA portal (www.mca.gov.in).