A DGFT Digital Signature Certificate is a special-purpose Class 3 DSC designed exclusively for DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) portal filings in India. It is mandatory for exporters and importers applying for or managing an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), submitting applications on the DGFT e-platform, and complying with export-import licensing requirements. A standard Class 3 DSC — even if otherwise valid for MCA or GST — is not accepted on the DGFT portal without the DGFT classification.
If you are in the export-import business and need to apply for an IEC, apply for advance authorisation (AA), EPCG licences, Rosctep/MEIS benefits, star export house status, or transfer existing licences on the DGFT portal, a DGFT Certificate is compulsory. It is also required for filing Annual Performance Reports (APR) and submitting import-export documents digitally with the Customs department.
DSCKart has issued thousands of DGFT Certificates for exporters across India. Our 100% online process requires no office visit — documents are submitted over WhatsApp and a 2-minute Video KYC is completed on a secure link. Most DGFT DSCs are issued within 15 minutes of document submission.