Class 3 digital signature certificate (DSC) for filings

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Class 3 digital signature certificate (DSC) for filings

What this means, checked by a CA

A DSC is your electronic signature for government filings. We get you a Class 3 DSC from a licensed Certifying Authority with Aadhaar or PAN eKYC and video verification, load it on a secure token and register it on the portals you use.

₹1,499

Every 1 to 3 years (on expiry), + 18% GST

  • Delivered in Same day to 1 working day after eKYC and video verification
  • Due: At least a week before the first filing that needs it, or before the current DSC expires

How we do it: IDFD

Every case runs through the same four steps: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables. You see each one ticked as it happens.

InformationWhat we need from you · 6 items
  1. PAN of the applicant

    Name match and PAN-based DSC

  2. Aadhaar with linked mobile

    eKYC OTP verification

  3. Unique personal email ID

    Email OTP; no shared emails

  4. Live video and photo

    Video verification within 2 days

  5. Authorisation letter (organisation DSC)Optional

    Proves the signatory's authority

  6. Organisation proof (organisation DSC)Optional

    Company, firm or LLP existence

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 5 items
  1. Which portals will you sign on?

    Decides individual or organisation DSC and type

  2. Do names match exactly on PAN and Aadhaar?

    Mismatches fail PAN eKYC

  3. Do you already have a token, and is it FIPS 140-2 or 140-3?

    Decides whether a new token is needed

  4. Validity: one, two or three years?

    Cost and renewal timing

  5. Do you need encryption too (tenders, DGFT)?

    Combo certificate costs more

FormsForms we file · 5 items
  1. Choose a licensed Certifying Authority and certificate type (Class 3, signing or combo, individual or organisation)

    Where: Licensed CA listed by CCA, https://cca.gov.in. Due: Before the filing

  2. Complete eKYC (Aadhaar OTP, biometric or PAN) with mobile and email OTP

    Where: Certifying Authority's online application. Due: Same day

  3. Record video verification

    Where: Certifying Authority's app or link. Due: Within 2 days of issuance

  4. Download the certificate to a FIPS validated token with a non-default PIN

    Where: Certifying Authority download utility. Due: Within 30 days of verification

  5. Register the DSC on each portal (MCA V3, GST, income-tax, EPFO employer)

    Where: https://www.mca.gov.in, https://www.gst.gov.in, https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Before the first signing

DeliverablesWhat you get · 3 items
  1. Class 3 DSC on a hardware token

    When: Same day to 1 working day

  2. DSC registered on the portals you use

    When: Same day

  3. Expiry reminder

    When: 30 days before expiry

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