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How to Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate Online

A mostly paperless process that takes a day or two.
23 September 2026 by
How to Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate Online
Gaurav Kumar
Other Licenses & RegistrationsStep-by-Step3 min read
The short answer

To get a DSC, choose a licensed Certifying Authority or partner, select Class 3 signing or combo and validity, complete Aadhaar eKYC or PAN-based verification, finish video and mobile verification, pay, and download the certificate onto a FIPS-compliant USB token. Then register the DSC on MCA, GST or other portals.

ClassClass 3
KYCAadhaar eKYC or PAN-based
StorageUSB token
TimeOften within a day

Step 1: Choose type

Signing for filings; combo for tenders.

Step 2: KYC

Aadhaar OTP or PAN with documents.

Step 3: Video verification

Record a short video as prompted.

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Step 4: Download

Install drivers and download onto the token.

Step 5: Register on portals

Associate DSC with your MCA, GST or income tax login.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use DSC on my phone?

Token-based DSCs need a computer; some cloud signing options exist for specific uses.

What is organisational DSC?

A DSC showing the organisation name, needed for some tenders.

How much does a DSC cost?

Prices vary by CA, validity and token.

Can the same token hold multiple DSCs?

Yes, tokens can store more than one certificate.

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