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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Your legally recognised digital identity for signing and encrypting online — issued under India's IT Act, 2000 by a CCA-licensed Certifying Authority.

Digital Signature Certificate
What is a DSC?

Your Statutory Digital Identity Under the IT Act, 2000

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the statutory electronic equivalent of a physical signature under Sections 3 and 5 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Operating on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), it binds your verified identity to a secure cryptographic key pair. Every document you digitally sign carries an inviolable cryptographic proof of authorship, preventing post-signing tampering and ensuring full legal non-repudiation in Indian courts.

Under the latest Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) guidelines, legacy Class 2 certificates have been retired. Today, only RCAI Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates are legally recognized across India. As a licensed Certifying Authority, Care4Sign provides authentic Class 3 DSCs with instant paperless Aadhaar eKYC, fast video verification, and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 USB token delivery at direct CA prices.

Choose What Fits Your Use Case

Certificate Types

Care4Sign issues CCA-approved Class 3 digital certificates tailored to your specific regulatory use case, organizational structure, and required validity period.

Class 3 Individual DSC

Issued in the applicant's personal name via paperless Aadhaar eKYC. Essential for individual ITR e-filing, DIR-3 KYC for directors, CBSE portals, and personal legal agreements.

Class 3 Organisation DSC

Issued to authorized signatories with company name embedded. Mandatory for Private Ltd, Public Ltd, and LLPs for MCA V3 filings, GST compliance, and institutional banking mandates.

Signing Certificate

Applies cryptographic signatures to PDF documents and web portal forms. Guarantees authorship for MCA SPICe+, Income Tax return verification, and GST invoicing.

Encryption Certificate

Encrypts commercial bid documents and confidential financial data, ensuring only the designated evaluation authority can decrypt submissions on opening dates.

Class 3 Combo (Signing + Encryption)

Dual-certificate package loaded onto a single FIPS 140-3 USB token. Strictly required for government tenders on GeM, CPPP, IREPS, and state e-procurement portals.

Validity Options

Choose Your Certificate Duration

1-Year Validity DSC

Ideal for single tender submissions or one-time statutory compliance. Economical option for first-time applicants.

2-Year Validity DSC

The standard industry choice for business owners, CAs, and company directors. Perfect balance of cost efficiency and uninterrupted compliance.

3-Year Validity DSC

Maximum convenience with lowest per-year cost. Eliminates annual renewal overhead for active tax practitioners and frequent tender bidders.

Target Audience & Use Cases

Who Needs a Digital Signature?

Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are legally mandatory under the IT Act 2000 for statutory filings, corporate compliance, and online document authentication across India.

Personal & Tax Filers

Individuals

Legally binding digital signature issued in your personal name for online tax returns, school portals, and digital agreements.

Income Tax e-Filing (ITR)

Mandatory for ITR-1 to ITR-4 filing, Section 44AB tax audit verification, and portal replies.

CBSE & School Portals

Required by school principals and administrators for official examination and affiliation submissions.

Foreign Nationals & NRIs

Indian visa & passport verification, appointment as Indian company director, and foreign investment KYC.

Personal Agreements & Affidavits

Sign PDF contracts, employment agreements, property papers, and notarized affidavits legally online.

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Enterprise & Compliance

Business & Companies

Class 3 Organisation DSC for authorized signatories, directors, and partners to conduct corporate filings and government bidding.

MCA21 & ROC Filings

Company & LLP incorporation (SPICe+), Director KYC (DIR-3), and mandatory annual returns (AOC-4 & MGT-7).

GST Registration & Invoicing

New GST registration, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B filings, input tax credit claims, and signing e-invoices.

e-Tendering & GeM Portal

Combo (Signing + Encryption) certificate for bids on GeM, Central Procurement (CPPP), and Railways (IREPS).

DGFT & Customs ICEGATE

IEC license issue & renewal, duty exemption schemes (EPCG/Advance Auth), and customs bill clearance.

EPFO & Corporate Banking

Monthly provident fund returns, employee KYC transfer approvals, and corporate net banking mandates.

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Statutory Certifiers

Professionals & CAs

Dedicated digital identity for practicing professionals who audit, certify, and attest statutory compliance documents.

Chartered Accountants (CAs)

Tax Audit reports (Form 3CA, 3CB, 3CD), balance sheets, financial statements, and UDIN certifications.

Company Secretaries (CSs)

Secretarial audit reports, annual return certifications (MGT-8), board meeting minutes & ROC compliance.

Advocates & IPR Attorneys

Online trademark applications, patent registrations, design copyrights & High Court e-filing submissions.

IRCTC Ticketing & Travel Agents

Secure IRCTC portal login, authenticating train ticket reservations, and cancellation requests nationwide.

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Benefits

Why Use a Digital Signature Certificate?

Legally Valid under IT Act 2000

Carries full statutory equivalence to physical wet signatures under Section 5 & Section 65B of Evidence Act.

Cryptographic Tamper-Evidence

Any post-signing alteration invalidates the SHA-256 digital hash, instantly alerting verifying authorities.

Universal Compliance

100% interoperable across Income Tax 2.0, MCA V3, GST Portal, DGFT, ICEGATE, GeM, and CPPP.

100% Paperless eKYC

Approval in 15 minutes via Aadhaar OTP & quick video recording — eliminating paperwork completely.

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Care4Sign Safetec Limited

Head Office Address

1st Floor, Office No. 1, No. 44-45-46, CNR Complex, Vinayaka Layout, Ananthapura Gate, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru (Bangalore) Urban, Karnataka, 560064

DSC Issuance Support (WhatsApp)

+91 97421 88449, 84312 38898, 84312 38970

Email

support@care4sign.com

Direct Issuing Certifying Authority (CA) Out of only ~20 licensed CAs authorized by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Government of India, Care4Sign Safetec Limited is an official Licensed Certifying Authority. Zero middlemen — get your legally valid Class 3 DSC directly from the licensed CA.
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