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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Help applying for a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate issued by a licensed Certifying Authority, for filings, tenders and company forms.
- Licences and Certificates
- Often 1–3 working days once documents are ready and verification is completed*
About Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
A Digital Signature Certificate is the electronic equivalent of a signature, used to sign documents and forms filed online. Company and LLP filings, many tender portals and several tax filings require one. Class 3 certificates are currently the type generally issued for these purposes.
DSCs are issued only by Certifying Authorities licensed under the Information Technology Act. We are not a Certifying Authority. We help you choose the right type of certificate, complete the application with a licensed CA, and set up the USB token on your computer. Identity verification, which may be video-based or OTP-based, is carried out by the Certifying Authority.
Who Needs This Service
- Directors and designated partners of companies and LLPs
- Founders incorporating a new company or LLP
- Proprietors and professionals signing tax or GST filings digitally
- Businesses participating in government or private e-tenders
- Authorised signatories of organisations filing statutory forms
- Anyone whose existing DSC has expired or is close to expiry
Key Benefits
Right certificate type
We help you pick between signing, encryption or combined certificates and the validity period that suits your use.
Guided verification
We explain the Certifying Authority's video or OTP verification steps so you can complete them without delays.
Token setup
We help install the USB token drivers and check that the certificate is recognised on the portals you use.
Expiry tracking
We remind you ahead of expiry so filings are not held up by a lapsed certificate.
Eligibility and Applicability
- Directors, designated partners and authorised signatories filing forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Taxpayers and businesses required or choosing to sign returns and forms digitally
- Bidders on e-procurement and tender portals that require a DSC
- Individuals and organisations signing electronic documents in other permitted contexts
The class and type of certificate accepted can vary by portal, and the rules for issuance are set by the Controller of Certifying Authorities. Please confirm the current requirement of the portal you intend to use.
Documents Commonly Required
Individual applicant
- PAN (shared securely after onboarding, not on the enquiry form)
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number or other identity and address proof accepted by the Certifying Authority
- Recent photograph and working email address
Organisation certificate
- Organisation PAN and registration documents
- Authorisation letter or board resolution for the applicant, where required
- GST registration or other proof of the organisation, as asked for by the Certifying Authority
For verification
- Access to a device with a camera for video verification, if applicable
- Mobile phone for OTP-based steps, handled directly by you
Document requirements may vary depending on applicant type, location and applicable regulations. We confirm the exact list for your case before you share anything.
Step-by-Step Process
Understand your use
Tell us where you will use the DSC. We suggest the certificate type and validity that fit.
Application
We help you complete the application with a licensed Certifying Authority using your details and documents.
Identity verification
You complete the verification steps set by the CA, such as a short video or OTP confirmation. OTPs are entered by you and never shared with us.
Issuance by the CA
Once the CA approves the application, the certificate is issued and downloaded to a USB token.
Token setup and testing
We help install the token drivers and test the DSC on the portal you plan to use.
Estimated Timeline and Fees
Estimated timeline
Often 1–3 working days once documents are ready and verification is completed
Timing depends on how quickly verification is completed and on the Certifying Authority's processing. Issuance is decided by the CA and cannot be guaranteed.
Professional fee
Our professional fee covers application assistance and token setup, and depends on the certificate type and number of applicants. You receive a written quote before we begin.
Government fees and charges
The certificate itself is priced by the Certifying Authority and the USB token has its own cost. These charges vary by validity and type and are separate from our fee.
* Timelines are indicative. They can change because of document verification, queries raised by the authority and government processing times, which are outside our control. Approval is decided by the relevant authority under applicable rules.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying a certificate type that the intended portal does not accept
- Using an email address or mobile number that the applicant cannot access for verification
- Name or details on the application not matching PAN records
- Letting the DSC expire just before an important filing or tender deadline
- Sharing the token and its password with others, which can lead to misuse
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a Certifying Authority?
No. DSCs are issued only by Certifying Authorities licensed under the Information Technology Act. We help you apply to such an authority and set up the certificate once issued.
What is a USB token?
It is a small hardware device that stores your certificate securely. You plug it into your computer and enter its password when signing a document or filing.
How long is a DSC valid?
Certificates are generally issued for one to three years, depending on what you choose. You can apply for a new one before expiry.
Can I use my DSC on more than one portal?
Usually yes, provided the certificate type is accepted by each portal and it is registered or mapped where required. We help you check this.
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