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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is how you legally sign filings on the DGFT, ICEGATE, GST and MCA portals. We get your DSC issued fast so you can file, apply and clear without paper.

1–2 days
turnaround
1–3 yrs
validity
Class 3
for trade

Quick facts

ISSUED BY
Licensed Certifying Authority
TYPE
Class 3 (signing / encryption)
TIMELINE
1–2 working days
VALIDITY
1–3 years (renewable)
USED ON
DGFT · ICEGATE · GST · MCA

01 · OVERVIEW

What a DSC is — and why you need one

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic equivalent of a physical signature, issued on a secure USB token by a licensed Certifying Authority. Trade and company filings require a Class 3 DSC to authenticate the signatory on government portals.

WHEN YOU NEED IT

  • Filing applications on the DGFT portal.
  • Signing customs documents on ICEGATE.
  • Filing GST and MCA / ROC returns.
  • Bidding on government e-tenders.

02 · OUR SERVICE

What’s included when we handle it

A done-for-you registration — we take it from your documents to an issued certificate.

  • Eligibility & document check
  • Application preparation
  • Portal filing & fees
  • Certificate / code issued
  • Linkage & activation
  • Post-issue support

03 · CHECKLIST

Documents you’ll need

Have these ready and we can file fast. Missing something? We’ll tell you up front.

  • 01PAN card

    Of the applicant / signatory.

  • 02Identity proof

    Aadhaar / passport / voter ID.

  • 03Address proof

    Utility bill or bank statement.

  • 04Photograph

    Recent passport-size photo.

  • 05Email & mobile

    For OTP verification.

  • 06Authorisation

    If applying for an organisation.

04 · HOW IT WORKS

The process, step by step

No jargon, no chasing — here’s exactly how we take it from start to issued.

  1. Share your documents

    Send us the details and paperwork needed.

  2. We prepare & verify

    We complete the application and check it.

  3. File on the portal

    We submit to the authority and pay the fees.

  4. Issued

    Your certificate, code or approval comes through.

  5. Linked & ready

    We activate and link it so you can trade.

05 · KEEP GOING

Registrations that pair with this

Most businesses need a few of these together — we can set them up in one go.

  • IEC Registration

    Your licence to import and export.

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  • AD Code Registration

    Link your bank to the port to ship.

    Explore
  • ICEGATE Registration

    Access Indian Customs’ e-gateway.

    Explore
  • GST Registration for Exporters

    Register for GST and claim refunds.

    Explore

← All Import–Export Setup registrations

06 · FAQ

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) — your questions

Straight answers on eligibility, timeline and what to expect.

What class of DSC do I need for trade?

A Class 3 DSC is required for DGFT, ICEGATE, GST and MCA filings and for e-tendering. We issue Class 3 signing (and encryption where needed) certificates.

How long is a DSC valid?

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Do individuals and organisations need different DSCs?

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How fast can I get a DSC?

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GET STARTED

Get your Class 3 DSC in a day or two.

We’ll issue your Digital Signature Certificate on a secure token so you can sign every trade and company filing online.

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