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Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Secure your legally-recognized Class 3 DSC for secure online identity verification. Mandatory for company incorporation, e-filing, and secure document signing.

What is a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate?

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure digital key issued by certifying authorities (CAs) that validates the identity of the signature holder. A Class 3 DSC provides the highest level of security in India under the IT Act 2000, ensuring data integrity, non-repudiation, and authenticity for digital transactions.

Why is a Class 3 DSC Mandatory?

As per government guidelines, Class 3 DSCs are required for a wide range of corporate and individual filings:

  • MCA & Company Registration: All directors and partners must have a DSC to digitally sign incorporation forms and annual ROC compliance documents.
  • GST & Income Tax Portals: Signing of GST applications, ITR filings, and responding to compliance notices requires an active Class 3 DSC.
  • Import Export Code (IEC): Necessary for signing online registration forms and customs declarations on the DGFT portal.
  • Secure Document Signing: Perfect for signing contracts, invoices, and legal agreements remotely with full legal binding.

Types of DSC Available

Depending on your business requirements, you can obtain different configurations of DSC:

  • Individual DSC (Signing only): Issued to individuals for signing tax forms and administrative documents.
  • Individual DSC (Signing + Encryption): Includes encryption keys to protect confidential data during communication.
  • Organization DSC: Issued in the name of the company/partnership to represent the organization on official platforms.

Documents Required for Paperless DSC

Thanks to e-KYC integration, Class 3 DSC tokens can be issued within 3 hours using paperless verification:

  • Aadhaar Card (linked to mobile number for OTP verification)
  • PAN Card of the applicant
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Email address and mobile number (must be active for verification)
  • For Organization DSC: Certificate of Incorporation, Board Resolution, and Authorization Letter.

Our Seamless Issuance Process

  1. Form Submission: Send us your details via our consultation form.
  2. OTP & Video Link: You will receive a secure portal link to record a 15-second video verification and verify Aadhaar OTP.
  3. Approval & Issuance: Once verified, the CA approves the DSC within 3 hours.
  4. Token Dispatch: We download the signature to a secure USB crypto token (e.g., e-Pass 2003 Auto) and dispatch it to your address.

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