What is Digital Signature

Digital Signature Certificate is commonly used to sign documents for GST and Tender bids. Other uses include signing on invoices, contracts, corporate documents, tax returns, Cersai, FIU, and UIDAI.

Digital Signature is legally binding. Only a licensed Certifying Authority can issue Digital Signature Certificates.

Paper-less steps are now available to renew or buy new Digital Signature. Paper-less process is faster, cheaper, and fully online. Individual persons, and all types of business organisations can use paper-less steps.

Which Class of DSC to buy?

There is only one class of DSC to buy. CCA has simplified the DSC Classes in 2021. Only Class-3 DSC is available to purchase for both individuals and organisations. Renewals or new sales of Class 2 is discontinued.

Class-3 DSC is widely accepted for most purposes like Tax (income tax or GST), EPFO, Director's eKYC, register new business on MCA portal, Import Export Code, sign invoices (Tally or Zoho Books), EPFO, etc.

To submit Tenders online, Government eProcurement portals encourage applicants to use Class-3 with encryption combo for submitting bids to tender portal if TIA requires so.

My DSC has expired. How to renew?

Once Digital Signature has expired, applicants cannot sign new documents anymore. Digital Signature must be renewed to continue signing documents. DSC is issued with validity of 1 to 3 years. The renewal process is exactly same as buying New Digital Signature.

Paper-less Steps to buy DSC Online

Step 1: Enter applicant name, phone, email, and make payment.

Step 2: Receive automatic e-mail with link to open CA Portal (eMudhra or Capricorn).

Step 3: Create KYC ID / PIN or use existing KYC ID.

Step 4: Upload PAN Card, Proof of Address, and a passport size photo. For Class-3, additional documents must be uploaded.

Step 5: Record Video using phone or laptop. Read statement shown on screen.

Step 6: Certifying Authority will approve and issue Digital Signature Certificate (eMudhra or Capricorn).

Step 7: Download DSC and store on USB cryptographic token (HyperPKI HYP2003 or WatchData ProxKey Tokens).

DSC Customer Care

DSC applicants receive premium support free of cost. Use live chat or contact support over phone or email. It is a simple experience to buy Digital Signature.

Few questions are answered in Digital Signature DSC FAQ. Got more questions? Call us or live chat for immediate response.

What is a USB Crypto token/dongle?

USB Crypto token is used to store Digital Signature. It looks like USB flash drive / pen drive. As a secure storage device designed to provide strong authentication, it helps protect sensitive data such as Digital Signature.

Cryptographic tokens are different from normal USB thumb drive. HyperPKI HYP2003 and WatchData ProxKey Tokens provide FIPS 140-2 Level 3 security levels. Multiple Digital Signature Certificates can be stored in one token/dongle.

DSC Price

Paper-less steps have reduced the price of DSC. New or Renewal - applicants enjoy low price now. Price is not a barrier for common man to use Digital Signature. Here is the price list.

What is eKYC? for DSC

KYC stands for Know-Your-Customer. Individual applicants upload Pan Card or Aadhaar XML to complete eKYC online. The process is completed online with upload of PAN Card and one proof of address. No attestation is required. There is no need send physical documents.

Scanned copies to Upload:

For business and company DSC, there may be additional documents to be uploaded as part of eKYC.

Steps to create e-KYC account using PAN Card

How to record Video for DSC?

What is Aadhaar e-KYC XML?

It is a secure sharable document which can be used by Aadhar number holder for offline verification of Identity.

Service Providers like telecom mobile companies, Digital Signature Providers, and others can establish identify of an individual using Aadhaar eKYC XML.

The XML file contains Name, Address, Photo, Gender, DOB, registered Mobile Number, Email address of resident among other details.

Steps to download Aadhaar XML file for eKYC

It is a secure sharable document which can be used by Aadhar number holder for offline verification of Identity.

Watch Online Video on how to download Aadhaar XML File

DSC for Foreign Individuals

Citizens and residents of any foreign country can buy Digital Signature from India. It is fully online process.

Upload scanned documents, and download DSC after approval. Use DSC to file tax returns, or sign offical documents of India.

DSC is issued by a Certifying Authority - Capricorn or eMudhra. We are approved partners to sell Capricorn / eMudhra DSC.

Foreign applicants can download DSC online and then store the DSC on a cryptographic token/dongle. Free International Shipping over FedEx/DHL is arranged.

Foreign DSC applicant must show original passport during video recording. For companies, applicant must show authorization letter and firm registration documents also.

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DSC for Foreign Companies

Applicants from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, and other parts of world have used www.dscsignature.com to buy their Digital Signature to sign documents for India.

Business firms registered outside India need Class-3 Digital Signature to sign official Government documents such as tender submission or Indian Railways. Paper-less process is convenient with faster turnaround time.

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Digital India adopts DSC

India has been modernizing its governance federally over the last decade. India has now adopted a unique identification system to its residents using Aadhaar.

The Indian government is only accepting e-Tenders for procurement of goods and services. It is an open bidding system followed in India. As a democratic country, all individuals and organizations that adhere to bidding criteria are eligible to throw their hat inside the ring. Entry Barriers have been lifted and neutralized.

Common people can begin supply milk to Indian Railways and provide any services as required by Government agencies. e-Tenders have enabled market participation expanded to all corners of the eco-system.

e-Tenders are legally binding documents, which once accepted by the Government puts the bidder under obligation. Such a document requires an irrevocable signature by the bidder. Digital Signature Certificate provides this security to all involved parties.