Class 3 - Individual
For directors, professionals, ITR signers and individual MCA filings.
- PAN + Aadhaar + photo
- Video KYC (10 mins)
- Mobile + email OTP
- USB token courier in 1-2 days
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Get a Class 3 DSC - for MCA, GST, ITR and tenders.
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the legal equivalent of a wet signature for every electronic form India's authorities accept - MCA, GST, ITR, IEC, e-tenders. Class 3 individual or organisation DSCs are issued by a CA (Certifying Authority) after video KYC, on a FIPS-compliant USB token.
Qualified CA / CS partnersSame day - 2 working daysBest for: Directors, professionals, founders, e-tender bidders
Starting at
₹1,499 onwards (2 years)
Class 3 DSC
Directors, professionals, founders, e-tender bidders
Class 3 individual / organisation
FIPS USB token (Aladdin / ePass / Watchdata)
Video KYC + Aadhaar e-KYC
2-year validity (renewable)
Timeline
Same day - 2 working days
What it is
Class 3 DSC, explained in plain English.
Under the IT Act, 2000, a Class 3 DSC is the highest-assurance digital signature in India - mandatory for MCA company filings, GST registration, ITR by directors, IEC, EPFO, e-tenders and trademark registration. The DSC is issued by a Certifying Authority (eMudhra, Sify, Capricorn, etc.) after PAN, Aadhaar, photo and video verification. The key is stored in a FIPS-compliant USB token, never on the computer.
TL;DR
Class 3 DSC = e-signature for India's e-filings. Get individual or organisation flavour, on a USB token, valid 2 years. Class 2 is discontinued.
Key terms
The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.
Class 3 DSC
The only valid DSC class since Jan 2021 - replaces Class 2.
Certifying Authority
Government-licensed issuer (eMudhra, Sify, Capricorn, NSDL, etc.).
USB token
FIPS-140-2 compliant hardware where the private key lives, with PIN protection.
Encryption + Signing pair
Organisation DSCs often have separate encryption + signing certificates.
Routes & scenarios
Match the situation to the right fix.
Class 3 - Organisation
For company / LLP / firm in the company's name, used for tenders and bulk filings.
- Authorisation letter from board
- GST + COI + PAN of organisation
- Authorised signatory's KYC
- Encryption + signing combo (e-tenders)
DGFT (IEC) DSC
Specialised DSC for foreign trade filings on the DGFT portal.
- Organisation-level, IEC-bound
- Same Class 3 specs
- Issued by IEC-authorised CAs only
The process
Class 3 DSC - from kickoff to confirmation.
01
Application
We complete the CA's online application + collect supporting docs.
02
Video KYC
10-minute live verification with the applicant; OTP on Aadhaar mobile.
03
Token despatch
USB token shipped to your address (or downloaded to existing token where supported).
04
Driver + first use
We help install drivers, set the PIN and test login on MCA / GST / Income Tax portals.
Documents required
What we'll need from you.
Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.
PAN (mandatory)
Aadhaar (mobile linked)
Photograph (light background)
Personal email + mobile
Authorisation letter (organisation DSC)
Company COI + PAN + GST (organisation DSC)
Class 3 DSC FAQ
Common questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure if Class 3 DSC is right for your case? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA / CS will walk you through your specifics.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
Talk to a partner →No - Class 2 DSCs were discontinued by CCA from 1 January 2021. Only Class 3 (and DGFT for foreign trade) are issued today. Existing Class 2 tokens are dead.
Ready when you are
Let's get your Class 3 DSC sorted this week.
A senior CA / CS will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work - usually within 24 hours.