How it works
- Choose and payPick your certificate, add a token if you don't have one, and pay online through Razorpay.
- Verify your identityComplete eKYC with Aadhaar (OTP to the mobile number linked to it) or PAN, then a short video verification.
- Download it onto your tokenOnce the Certifying Authority approves your application, the certificate is downloaded onto your ePass token.
Not sure which certificate?
Most filings need a Class 3 signature certificate. Tenders need signature + encryption, and DGFT needs its own certificate.
See which certificate each portal needsOr call us free on 1800 890 4841.
Class 3 and DGFT digital signature certificates
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic form of your signature. Class 3 is the highest assurance level in India. Certificates are issued by Certifying Authorities licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) and are legally valid under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Which certificate do you need?
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Class 3
For GST and income tax returns, MCA (ROC) forms, EPFO, trademark, ICEGATE and e-tender filings. Issued to an individual or an organization, for 1, 2 or 3 years.
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DGFT
For importers and exporters signing on the DGFT portal. Issued to an organization, as a signature certificate, for 1 or 2 years.
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Signature, encryption or both
Most people only need a signature certificate. Tender portals also ask for encryption, which keeps your bid confidential until it is opened, so choose both for them.
Where you can use it
- Income Tax e-filing
- GST
- MCA (ROC)
- EPFO
- DGFT
- ICEGATE
- e-Tender portals
- IREPS
- Trademark
- Signing PDFs
Aadhaar eKYC is available for individual certificates only.
- Classes
- Class 3 and DGFT
- Issued to
- Class 3: an individual or an organization. DGFT: an organization.
- Certificate type
- Class 3: signature, encryption or both. DGFT: signature.
- Validity
- Class 3: 1, 2 or 3 years. DGFT: 1 or 2 years.
- Issued by
- Certifying Authorities licensed by the CCA
- Legal validity
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Verification
- Aadhaar offline eKYC with OTP, or PAN, plus a short video check
- Paperwork
- None. You apply and download online, with nothing to courier
- Storage
- A FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 Level 3 USB token, such as the ePass 2003 Auto
- Used on
- GST, Income Tax, MCA (ROC), EPFO, e-tender, ICEGATE and DGFT portals
- Legally valid under the IT Act, 2000
- Apply, verify and download online, from anywhere
- No physical presence and no paperwork to courier
- Proves who signed and shows if a document was changed after signing
- Encryption certificates keep documents and bids confidential
- Your private key stays on your token and cannot be copied
- Renew onto the same token when the certificate expires