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DSC Basics
Revocation is different from expiry, here's when and why it happens, and what to do next.
A DSC may be revoked if the token is lost or stolen (to prevent misuse), the certificate holder's details change materially (like a director leaving a company), the certificate was issued based on inaccurate information, or the holder or organization requests it voluntarily, for instance after a signatory change.
A revoked certificate immediately stops being valid for signing, regardless of its original expiry date. Any attempt to sign with it will fail, and documents signed before revocation generally remain valid if they were signed while the certificate was still active.
Contact your Certifying Authority or issuer immediately if your token is lost or compromised, don't wait, since a compromised token in the wrong hands could be used fraudulently until it's revoked.
We can help coordinate urgent revocation with your Certifying Authority, and issue a replacement DSC quickly.
No, expiry happens naturally at the end of validity, revocation is a deliberate action taken before expiry, usually for security reasons.
No, once revoked, a certificate cannot be reactivated, you'll need a fresh DSC issued.
Contact your CA or issuer immediately to request revocation, then apply for a replacement DSC.