Class 2 vs Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate: Differences and Why Class 2 Was Discontinued

Class 2 vs Class 3

Updated November 2026: we reviewed this article against current official sources. Important: the Controller of Certifying Authorities discontinued Class 2 DSCs from January 1, 2021. New certificates are issued as Class 3 (or DGFT), so any comparison below is mainly useful for understanding older certificates. See cca.gov.in. 🔐 Introduction: Why Knowing Your DSC Type Matters […]