Get your Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate

A Class 3 DSC lets you sign MCA, income tax, GST, DGFT and e-tender filings online. We arrange issuance from a licensed certifying authority with paperless verification and a secure USB token.

Handled by qualified CS and CA1 to 2 working daysGovernment fees shown separately

What is included

Class 3 signing DSC from a licensed certifying authority
Validity of 1 or 2 years
Aadhaar eKYC or PAN-based paperless verification
Video verification support
FIPS-compliant USB token
Installation and setup guidance
Help registering the DSC on MCA, GST or income tax portals

What is not included

Encryption DSC or combo certificates for e-tendering (priced separately)
DGFT or foreign national DSCs
Replacement of a lost or damaged token

Who needs this

Directors, LLP partners, proprietors, authorised signatories for GST and IEC, and anyone filing tax returns, MCA forms or bidding in government e-tenders.

Documents required

PAN
Aadhaar with linked mobile number, or another address proof
Passport-size photo
Personal email ID and mobile number
For an organisation DSC: entity PAN, incorporation proof and authorisation letter

How it works

Share your details and choose 1 or 2 year validity

Complete eKYC, mobile and video verification online

The DSC is issued and the USB token is delivered or the certificate downloaded

Timeline

1 to 2 working days. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.

If you skip it

Penalty exposure: No statutory penalty, but without a valid DSC you cannot file MCA forms, sign GST returns or submit e-tenders. An expired DSC blocks filings on the due date and can lead to late fees on those filings.

What this service creates next

Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.

Renewal before expiry
Updating the DSC on MCA, GST and income tax portals after renewal
Annual DIR-3 KYC for directors

See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month

Frequently asked questions

Is Class 2 DSC still available?

No. Class 2 was discontinued in 2021. Class 3 is now the standard for all government filings.

Can I renew an existing DSC?

A DSC cannot be extended. A fresh certificate is issued, often on your existing token if it is compatible.

Do I need to visit an office?

No. Verification is fully online through eKYC and a short video recording.

Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.