Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Getting a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate issued for directors, partners and authorised signatories, the credential most regulatory filings in India now require.
A Digital Signature Certificate is an electronic credential issued by a licensed Certifying Authority that authenticates the identity of the signer on electronic documents and portal filings. Class 3 DSCs, the category required for most Indian regulatory work, are issued after identity verification and are used for filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the GST portal, the income tax e-filing portal, ICEGATE, and government e-tender portals, typically valid for one to two years at a time.
What our DSC service covers
Getting the right class of certificate issued to the right person.
- Advising on the correct DSC class and validity period for the intended use
- Completing identity verification through video verification or Aadhaar e-KYC as required by the Certifying Authority
- Issuing DSCs for directors, partners, proprietors and authorised signatories
- Registering the DSC on relevant portals such as MCA, GST and ICEGATE
- Renewing DSCs before expiry to avoid disruption to ongoing filings
- Troubleshooting DSC installation and token issues on client systems
Where a DSC is required
Most statutory filings now need a digital signature to authenticate them.
MCA & Company Filings
Required for incorporation forms, annual returns and other filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
GST & Income Tax
Used to authenticate GST returns and income tax filings for companies and LLPs, which mandate DSC-based verification.
Customs (ICEGATE)
Needed to register on and file electronic customs documents through the ICEGATE portal.
E-Tenders
Required to submit bids on government e-procurement and e-tender portals.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Class & Applicant Selection
Identifying who needs a DSC and confirming the correct certificate class for the intended filings.
Identity Verification
Completing video verification or Aadhaar e-KYC as prescribed by the Certifying Authority.
Issuance
Receiving the DSC on a secure USB token once verification is complete.
Portal Registration
Registering the DSC on MCA, GST, ICEGATE or other relevant portals as needed.
Why DSC issues stall filings more than people expect
What sets our approach apart.
An expired DSC blocks filings without warning
A statutory return or form due on a deadline cannot be filed if the signatory's DSC has lapsed and not been renewed in time.
The certificate must match the exact signatory
A DSC issued in one director's name cannot be used to sign on behalf of another; portal rejections are common when this is overlooked.
Token and browser compatibility issues are common
DSC tokens need specific driver and browser configurations, which can hold up a filing on the day it is due if not tested in advance.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
Need a Digital Signature Certificate issued?
We will get the right class of DSC issued and registered on the portals you need.
