For MCA, Income Tax, GST, EPFO, e-Tenders & more.
Individual — Class 3 DSC is issued by a Licensed Certifying Authority under the Indian IT Act, 2000. Delivered 100% online — no paperwork, no office visit. Backed by free re-issuance for 30 days.
For company filings, tenders & GST compliance.
Validity
Type
Starting at
₹1,270.34+GST
₹1,499 incl. GST
For Import/Export (IEC) & DGFT portal filings.
Validity
Starting at
₹1,948.3+GST
₹2,299 incl. GST
For foreign nationals & overseas entities.
Validity
Type
Starting at
₹4,599
Class 2 vs Class 3
Class 2 DSCs were discontinued by CCA India on 1 January 2021. Class 3 is now the only DSC issued and is required for every Indian government, tax and tender portal.
| Attribute | Class 2 DSC | Class 3 DSC |
|---|---|---|
| Status (2026) | Discontinued (Jan 2021) | Active — only DSC issued |
| Assurance level | Medium | Highest |
| Identity verification | Document-based | Video KYC + biometrics |
| Accepted on GST / MCA / IT | No (legacy) | Yes — mandatory |
| Accepted on e-Tender / DGFT | No | Yes |
| Storage medium | Software / older token | FIPS-140 Level 2/3 USB token |
About DSCKart
DSCKart (DSCKart) is an authorised channel partner of Licensed Certifying Authorities eMudhra, Capricorn and Sify, all empanelled with the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA India) under the Information Technology Act, 2000. With 15+ years of experience and over 25,000 DSCs issued, DSCKart delivers Class 3 Individual, Organisation, DGFT and Document Signer certificates with 15-minute approval and same-day pan-India USB token dispatch.
Every certificate is legally valid on MCA21, Income Tax, GST, EPFO, DGFT, ICEGATE and e-tender portals across India. Refunds, re-issuance and rejection re-processing are free under our published policy.
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FAQs
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A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure digital key issued by a Licensed Certifying Authority under the Indian IT Act, 2000 that proves a person's identity online. It is the legal digital equivalent of a handwritten signature and is required to sign forms on MCA, Income Tax, GST, EPFO, DGFT and e-tender portals.
Most DSCKart orders are approved and issued within 15 minutes to 2 hours after a successful Video KYC. The USB token ships the same day across India via free tracked courier.
Class 2 DSCs were discontinued by CCA India on 1 January 2021, so Class 3 is the only DSC currently issued. Class 3 requires stronger identity verification (Video KYC) and is mandatory for all government, tax, MCA and e-tender filings.
For individuals — proprietors, directors, CAs — a Class 3 Individual DSC works for GST, Income Tax and MCA21 V3. Companies signing ROC or tender documents in the entity's name need a Class 3 Organisation DSC.
Yes. DSCKart is an authorised channel partner of Licensed Certifying Authorities in India (eMudhra, Capricorn and Sify) empanelled with CCA India. Every DSC we issue is legally valid nationwide.
You need a PAN card, Aadhaar with a mobile linked for OTP, a recent passport-size photo and a working email ID. A 30-second Video KYC completes verification — no physical paperwork.
A Class 3 Individual Signing DSC starts at ₹1,399 for 2-year validity on DSCKart. A FIPS-compliant USB token, required by CCA norms, is available at ₹600 if you do not already own one.
