Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) (₹1,199)

What is a Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate?

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic equivalent of a physical signature, establishing the signer's identity and providing the highest level of cryptographic security under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Class-3 DSC is the highest assurance credential issued by licensed Certifying Authorities (such as eMudhra, Capricorn, VSign) under the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA). It is legally mandated for company incorporation on the MCA V3 portal, Director Annual KYC, GST portal signing, and participating in central/state e-tenders.

Key Statutory Benefits & Business Advantages

Holding a verified, compliant registration delivers substantial commercial and legal protections:

Mandatory for MCA & ROC Filings

Compulsory for all directors and authorized signatories submitting forms on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.

Director Annual DIR-3 KYC

Required to complete mandatory annual KYC verification for all DIN holders on the MCA portal.

High-Value Government e-Tenders

Essential signing + encryption certificate to participate in Central/State government tenders and GeM procurement.

FIPS Hardware USB Token

Supplied on a secure, tamper-proof cryptographic USB token (WatchData / ProxKey) with 2-year validity.

Paperless Instant Video e-KYC

Complete paperless verification via Aadhaar OTP and a 30-second mobile video recording from anywhere.

Complete Driver Setup Support

Remote installation assistance for USB token drivers and browser certificate store configurations.

Types of Class-3 Digital Signature Certificates

Selecting the correct certificate configuration for your statutory needs:

Certificate Type	Statutory Purpose	Target User Profile
Class-3 Signing (Individual)	MCA incorporation, Director KYC, GST, ITR	Company Directors, Partners, Taxpayers
Class-3 Signing + Encryption	Government e-Tendering, GeM, Customs ICEGATE	Contractors, Exporters, Tender bidders
Class-3 Organization DSC	Authorized company tenders and trademark filing	Corporate entities, PSUs, Limited Companies

Compliance Note: Class-2 Discontinuation: The Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) officially discontinued Class-2 DSCs. All filings in India now require Class-3 credentials.

Mandatory Documents Required

Our team verifies every document prior to portal submission to prevent officer clarification delays:

PAN Card Copy

Clear colored scan of applicant PAN

Aadhaar Card Copy

Mobile number must be linked for OTP authentication

Passport Size Photograph

Recent color photo of the applicant

Active Mobile Number & Email

For real-time OTP validation and video recording

Organization Proof (For Org DSC)

GST Certificate, Board Resolution, and Bank Statement

Authorized Signatory Proof

ID proof of authorizing director (for company DSC)

Our 4-Step Filing & Registration Process

We ensure accuracy and speedy turnaround with complete milestone visibility:

1

Paperless e-KYC

Instant online Aadhaar verification and mobile OTP validation.

2

Video Verification

Recording a 30-second video on your smartphone reciting your name and application code.

3

CA Approval

Scrutiny and verification by the licensed Certifying Authority (eMudhra / Capricorn).

4

Hardware Token Delivery

Cryptographic certificate securely loaded onto hardware USB token and delivered directly to your doorstep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Class-2 DSCs were officially sunsetted and discontinued by the Government of India in 2021. Today, Class-3 is the only legally valid tier for MCA filings, GST, income tax, and e-tendering in India.

With paperless Aadhaar e-KYC and video recording, approval typically takes just 15 to 30 minutes during business hours. The certificate is immediately downloaded onto the hardware USB token.

Signing Only is sufficient for MCA portal filings, Director KYC, GST signing, and ITR. Signing + Encryption (combo) is mandatory for submitting confidential bids on government e-tendering portals and GeM.

Yes. A Class-3 Signing certificate issued against your personal PAN can be used across the MCA portal, GSTN portal, Income Tax portal, and EPFO portal simultaneously.

Our standard Class-3 certificates are issued with 2-year validity from the date of issuance. 3-year validity options are also available.

USB tokens have a maximum retry limit (usually 10 attempts). If locked, it must be unblocked using the administrator PUK code provided by Mazco during initial setup.

Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)