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DSC · Class 3 · IT Act 2000 · CCA Licensed

Digital Signature your legally valid electronic signature.

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) services in India — Class 3 DSC issuance, renewal, individual and organisation signatures, encryption certificates, DGFT and foreign national DSC, and DSC token supply for MCA, GST, IT, and other e-filings.

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic equivalent of a handwritten signature, issued under the Information Technology Act, 2000 by a Certifying Authority licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA). A DSC contains the holder's name, public key, validity period, and the issuing CA's digital signature, and is stored on a secure cryptographic USB token (FIPS-certified) for protection against misuse.

Since the rollout of e-governance across MCA, GST, Income Tax, EPF, ESI, DGFT, ICEGATE, Trade Marks Registry, and other portals, a DSC has become indispensable. Class 3 DSC — the only validly issuable class today after the discontinuation of Class 2 in January 2021 — is required for all MCA filings by directors and authorised signatories, GST returns by companies and LLPs, income tax returns where audit applies, DGFT filings for IEC and licences, ICEGATE customs filings, trademark applications, EPF and ESI registrations, and e-tendering on government procurement portals.

Our DSC practice is a one-stop window for individuals, organisations, foreign nationals, and bulk corporate requirements. We assist in choosing the right DSC type — individual signature, organisation signature, encryption-only, or document signer certificate; complete the video KYC and Aadhaar-based identity verification; ship the FIPS-certified token to the holder; renew DSCs on expiry; and provide technical support for installation, browser configuration, and e-filing portal compatibility.

Our Digital Signature Services

01

Class 3 Individual DSC

Class 3 individual signature certificate for directors, partners, and proprietors.

02

Class 3 Organisation DSC

Class 3 organisation DSC for companies, LLPs, and authorised signatories.

03

Encryption DSC

Class 3 encryption-only DSC for e-tendering and confidential document use.

04

DGFT DSC

Special DGFT-class DSC for IEC and foreign trade e-filings.

05

Foreign National DSC

DSC for foreign directors and signatories with apostille-attested documents.

06

DSC Renewal

Renewal of DSC before or after expiry with fresh KYC.

07

Document Signer Certificate

Document signer certificate for bulk system-driven signing.

08

Token & Support

FIPS-certified USB token supply with installation and portal support.

Our Digital Signature Workflow

1

Type Selection

Selection of DSC class and type based on intended use.

2

KYC Setup

PAN, Aadhaar, and address proof for video KYC.

3

Video KYC

Live video KYC and Aadhaar-based authentication.

4

DSC Issuance

Issuance of DSC and download onto FIPS-certified token.

5

Token Despatch

Despatch of USB token and installation support.

Benefits of Class 3 Digital Signature

Legally valid under IT Act 2000
Required for MCA and ROC filings
Required for GST and Income Tax e-filing
Required for DGFT and ICEGATE
Required for trademark e-filing
Tamper-evident, encrypted signing
Acceptance on e-tendering portals
Audit trail of every signed document

Frequently Asked Questions

A DSC is the electronic equivalent of a handwritten signature, issued under the IT Act, 2000 by a CCA-licensed Certifying Authority and stored on a secure USB cryptographic token.

Class 2 DSC was discontinued from January 2021. Class 3 DSC is now the only validly issuable class and is required for all e-filings on MCA, GST, IT, DGFT, and other portals.

A DSC is issued for a validity of 1, 2, or 3 years from the date of issue and must be renewed before expiry to continue using it for e-filings.

A DSC is required for MCA filings, GST returns, income tax e-filing where audit applies, DGFT and IEC filings, ICEGATE customs filings, trademark filings, EPF and ESI, and e-tendering portals.

Yes. Foreign directors and signatories can obtain a DSC with apostille or consularised identity and address documents through CCA-licensed Certifying Authorities.

Need a Digital Signature?

Whether you need a new Class 3 DSC, a renewal, or bulk DSCs for an organisation, talk to our team for fast, video-KYC based DSC issuance and token despatch.

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