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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Class 3 DSC on USB token — mandatory for MCA, GST, and IT filings

Timeline: 1–3 working daysValidity: 2 years from issue date (Class 3 DSC); renewal required thereafter
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What is Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

Obtain a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate on a secure USB token for MCA filings, GST portal access, Income Tax e-filing, and e-procurement portals. Issued by CCA-licensed Certifying Authorities.

DSCs are issued by Certifying Authorities (CAs) licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) under the Information Technology Act 2000 — entities like eMudhra, Sify, and NSDL. Class 3 DSC (the current standard after Class 2 was discontinued in January 2021) supports both signing and encryption.

Who Needs Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

Company directors (for MCA filings), LLP designated partners, GST authorised signatories, income tax assessees filing returns above the audit threshold, government contractors for e-tenders, and anyone participating in e-auctions or government procurement portals.

What's Included

  • Class 3 DSC with 2-year validity
  • Secure USB cryptographic token (Gemalto or ePass)
  • Aadhaar eKYC or video verification
  • Driver installation and usage guidance
  • Works on MCA21, GSTN, IT e-filing, GeM, CPPP
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