Do Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) expire?

HarishMehta · April 9, 2021, 4:38am

Does DSC have any expiration date? When does one need to renew it?

Yesha · April 9, 2021, 4:41am

Yes, DSC is issued for a limited time period, i.e. for 1 year or 2 years . After the completion of the validity of the DSC, one must obtain a renewed DSC for which an application has to be made.

Hope this helps!

Panneer_Selvam · July 14, 2021, 7:55am

Hi, in IT site says to register the Digital Signature. Is it for individuals or for CAs, or for both?
tnks

Maharshi_Shah · July 14, 2021, 9:24am

Hey @Panneer_Selvam , only individuals and entities who are required to get their accounts audited have to file their income tax return compulsorily using a digital signature. You can read more about it from the article shared below:

Panneer_Selvam · July 14, 2021, 9:52am

Hi, I think I was not clear. I have a DSC token as an individual. Shall I have to register the DSC in the new income tax site?

Maharshi_Shah · July 14, 2021, 11:13am

Hey @Panneer_Selvam , yes, you will have to register your DSC on the new IT portal.