Government Registration
Digital Signature Certificate
A Digital Signature Certificate is the cryptographic identity used to sign filings on government portals: MCA forms, income tax and GST returns, and e-tender submissions. Class 3 is the tier those portals now require, and it is issued on a physical USB token after the holder identity is verified by video.
What you get
- Class 3 signing and encryption certificates for individuals and organisations
- Issued on a FIPS-compliant USB token, which is where the private key stays
- Paperless issue with Aadhaar based verification and a recorded video step
- DGFT variant issued where the holder files on the foreign trade portal
- Organisation certificates issued with the authorisation letter and entity documents
- Renewal handled before expiry, since a lapsed certificate blocks a filing on the day it is needed
FAQ
About digital signature certificate
What happens if the token is lost?
The certificate cannot be recovered or reissued onto a new token, because the private key never leaves the one it was generated on. A fresh certificate has to be applied for, and the old one revoked. Anyone who signs statutory filings should treat the token as they would a chequebook.
Can one certificate be used for more than one portal?
A single Class 3 certificate works across most portals that accept DSC, including MCA, income tax and e-tender sites. DGFT requires a certificate carrying the IEC detail, so foreign trade filers usually hold that variant specifically.