Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Sign documents digitally for MCA, GST, ITR, tenders, and government compliances.
Get Class 2 or Class 3 DSC for company registration, tax filing, GST returns, e-tenders, and statutory filings. Delivery in 2-24 hours for eligible cases. Starting at Rs 699.
What is a Digital Signature Certificate?
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic equivalent of a physical signature. It is issued by licensed Certifying Authorities and used for secure digital signing on government and compliance portals.
DSC ensures authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation of digitally signed documents.
Where DSC is Commonly Required
- Company/LLP incorporation
- MCA annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7)
- Income Tax filings
- GST registration and returns
- Trademark applications
- Government tenders
- Import-export documentation
Types of DSC
Class 2 DSC (Most Common)
- Best for directors/partners, GST, ITR, MCA, and trademark filings
- Price: Rs 699 (1 year) | Rs 1,199 (2 years)
- Processing: 2-24 hours
- Delivery: Email or USB Token (extra cost)
Class 3 DSC (Tenders / Higher Security)
- Best for e-tendering, e-auctions, and procurement use cases
- Price: Rs 1,399 (1 year) | Rs 2,399 (2 years)
- Processing: 1-3 days
- Video verification may be required
DGFT DSC (Import-Export)
- Best for IEC, customs, ICEGATE and trade filings
- Price: Rs 1,199 (1 year) | Rs 1,999 (2 years)
- Processing: 1-2 days
Quick Comparison
| Need | Class 2 | Class 3 | DGFT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Registration | Yes | Yes | No |
| GST Filing | Yes | Yes | No |
| Income Tax | Yes | Yes | No |
| MCA Filings | Yes | Yes | No |
| E-Tendering | Limited | Yes | No |
| Import-Export | No | No | Yes |
Recommendation: Class 2 is suitable for most business users. Class 3 is preferred for government tenders.
Our DSC Packages
Class 2 Individual - Rs 699/year
- 1-year validity
- Soft copy delivery
- Portal compatibility support
- Free installation support
- Delivery: 2-6 hours
Class 2 (2 Years) - Rs 1,199
- 2-year validity
- Lower renewal hassle
- Soft copy delivery
- Priority support
Class 2 + USB Token - Rs 999/year
- Encrypted token storage
- Portable and secure device usage
- Token courier delivery in 2-5 days
Class 3 DSC - Rs 1,399/year
- For e-tenders and high-security use
- Video KYC / enhanced verification
- Delivery in 1-3 days
Documents Required
- PAN Card (exact name match required)
- Aadhaar Card
- Email ID and mobile number
- Passport-size photo
- Address proof (if applicable)
For company DSC: Certificate of Incorporation, board resolution, and authorized signatory details may be required.
Simple Process
- Choose package and complete payment
- Upload documents
- Complete Aadhaar e-KYC/verification
- CA processing and issuance
- Delivery via email/token courier
Total timeline: 2 hours to 3 days depending on DSC type and verification mode.
USB Token vs Soft Copy
Soft Copy (.pfx) - Recommended for Most Users
- Instant delivery
- No extra token cost
- Easy installation and backup
USB Token
- Higher security with encrypted hardware
- Portable across systems
- Requires driver and courier time
Important: PAN Name Match
DSC applicant name must exactly match PAN records. Even minor mismatch can cause rejection on MCA/ITR portals.
Get Your DSC Today
Do not delay your company registration or compliance filing.
Call: +91-XXXXX-XXXXX
Email: dsc@startupdost.in
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2-6 Hour Delivery | Free Installation Support | eMudhra/Sify Authorized