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Class 3 digital signature certificates for MCA, income tax, GST, EPFO, DGFT and e-tender filings, issued with video KYC.

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Estimate Cost
₹1,000 – ₹3,000 Concessional Price
Typical duration
2 days

Service overview

Issuing secure cryptographic digital keys (Class 3 DSC) used for signing electronic documents, tax filings, and legal tenders.

Who needs it? / When is it needed?

Company directors, authorized signers, chartered accountants, business entities, and individuals filing statutory returns or government tenders.

What to expect from the WCP Professionals

Identity verification via Aadhaar/PAN, video verification, document validation, and USB token key downloading.

Key deliverables

Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate installed in a secure FIPS-compliant USB token key.

Standard turnaround time

1 to 2 working days.

Government fees, timelines & key outcomes

The DSC itself is priced by the licensed Certifying Authority according to type (signing, or signing and encryption), validity of one, two or three years, and USB token; there is no separate government filing fee.

Key outcomes: a valid Class 3 DSC accepted on MCA, income tax, GST, EPFO, DGFT and e-tender portals.

Forms & filings involved

  • DSC application with a licensed Certifying Authority, such as eMudhra, Capricorn or Pantasign
  • Aadhaar eKYC or PAN-based verification
  • Video verification and mobile/email OTP confirmation

Documents required

PAN card, identity proof, address proof, and passport-size photograph.

What we need from you

Applicant's mobile number, active email ID, Aadhaar-linked OTP access, and brief video recording.

Important conditions

Subject to successful video verification and matching of official identity details.

Additional information

Mandatory for filing MCA e-forms, GST returns, Income Tax returns, and participating in e-tenders.

The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.

How it works

  1. 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
  2. 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
  3. 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
  4. 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.

Frequently asked questions

Which DSC class do I need?

Class 3 — since 2021 it is the only class issued, and it is accepted on MCA, income tax, GST, EPFO, DGFT and e-tender portals.

How long is a DSC valid?

One, two or three years, as chosen when buying, after which it must be renewed.

How long does it take to get a DSC?

Usually within a day or two after Aadhaar or PAN verification and a short video KYC.

What is the difference between a signing and an encryption DSC?

A signing DSC signs forms and documents; a combined signing-and-encryption DSC is needed for e-tenders and some portals.

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