What Is It
What Is a Class 3 Individual DSC?
A Class 3 Individual DSC is a person's legally valid, court-admissible digital identity — the highest assurance level issued by any Certifying Authority in India. It carries the same legal standing as your handwritten signature under the IT Act, 2000.
Feature
Individual DSC
Org Combo DSC
Sign documents
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Income Tax / GST / EPFO
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Encrypt e-tender bids
❌ No
✅ Mandatory
GeM / CPPP / IREPS bidding
❌ Bid rejected
✅ Required
💡 Simple rule: If you only file returns, sign documents or use MCA/EPFO — Individual DSC is enough. If you bid on a tender portal (GeM, CPPP, IREPS, WB Tenders), you need Org Combo DSC instead.
Certificate Specifications
Certificate ClassClass 3
TypeSignature Only
Key Size2048-bit RSA
Validity1 / 2 / 3 Years
TokenProxkey / HYP eToken
Legal BasisIT Act 2000 · CCA Licensed
CAs AvailableeMudhra · Capricorn · SignX
Who Needs It
Class 3 Individual DSC Is Mandatory For
🏢
Company Directors & DIN Holders
Every company director must file DSC with MCA21 for ROC filings, annual returns and DIN KYC. Mandatory under Companies Act 2013.
MCA21 · DIN KYC
📊
CAs, Professionals & Tax Consultants
DSC required for e-filing ITRs, Tax Audit reports, Form 3CD submissions and GST registrations on behalf of clients.
Income Tax · GST Portal
🛍️
Sole Proprietors & Traders
GST registration, ITR filing and Trade License applications for proprietorship businesses require an individual DSC.
GST Portal · Income Tax
🌍
Importers & Exporters
Individual traders/exporters need DSC for ICEGATE customs filings, IEC applications and DGFT online services.
ICEGATE · DGFT
🤝
LLP Partners & Trustees
LLP partners and trust signatories need DSC for RoC filings and MCA21 e-forms on behalf of the entity they represent.
MCA21 · Income Tax Portal
👷
Employers on EPFO Portal
Employer login for EPFO Unified Portal, monthly PF remittance and employee KYC verification requires DSC.
EPFO · PF Portal
Portal Coverage
Where Your Class 3 Individual DSC Will Be Used
💰
Income Tax Portal
Sign ITR returns, tax audit reports and respond to notices
Mandatory
🧾
GST Portal
GSTR filings, registration and e-way bill signing
Mandatory
🏛️
MCA21 / ROC Portal
DIN-3 KYC, annual return e-forms for directors
Mandatory
📋
E-Tender / GeM Portal
Signature-only bids — encryption needs Org Combo
Required
👷
EPFO / PF Portal
Employer login and monthly PF remittance
Mandatory
✍️
eSign / Document Signing
Sign PDFs, contracts and any electronic document
Required
Documents
Documents Required for Individual DSC
👤 Individual / Director / Professional
- PAN Card (original)
- Aadhaar Card (original)
- Aadhaar-linked mobile for OTP
- Email address
✅ Minimal documents — can be shared over WhatsApp for online applications.
⚠️ Important: Your Aadhaar-linked mobile number must be active with you during the process — it receives the OTP for video KYC.
♻️ For DSC Renewal
- Existing USB Token (any brand)
- No new documents needed
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
💡 Online renewal: we connect to your system via remote desktop (AnyDesk / UltraViewer) and download the new certificate straight onto your existing USB token — no courier, no Aadhaar visit needed.
Pricing
Class 3 Individual DSC — All Validity Options
Reuse your existing Proxkey and save ₹590.
Validity
Base Price
+GST Total
With Token
Apply
💡 Token reuse: Have a working Proxkey or HYP eToken? We load the DSC onto it free — save ₹590 every time.
FAQ
Class 3 Individual DSC — Frequently Asked Questions
Individual DSC has only a Signature certificate — for Income Tax, GST, EPFO, MCA. Org Combo has both Signature AND Encryption, which is mandatory for e-tender bid submission on GeM, CPPP, IREPS, wbtenders.gov.in.
Yes. DSC is issued in your name as an individual/proprietor. Documents: PAN + Aadhaar + mobile. 15 minutes at BBD Bagh, no appointment needed.
Yes. Walk-in before 7 PM Monday–Saturday. DSC issued in 15 minutes, tested on your portal before you leave. Urgent online: WhatsApp 9051855666 — same-day dispatch in Kolkata.
2-year: ₹840 + 18% GST = ₹991. Add USB token: ₹590. Total all-inclusive: ₹1,581. Have a working existing token? We reuse it free — pay only ₹991.
Yes — Income Tax, GST, MCA21, EPFO and eSign all accept Individual DSC. Only e-tender/e-procurement bid encryption (GeM, CPPP, IREPS) requires Org Combo DSC instead.
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Income Tax · GST · MCA · EPFO · 15 min at BBD Bagh · ₹991 · No hidden charges