Why DSC for MCA
Why DSC Is Mandatory for MCA21 & ROC Filings
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21 portal) requires Class 3 DSC for all company filings — from incorporation to annual compliance. Under the Companies Act 2013, every director of a company must have a valid DSC for signing statutory forms.
⚠️ Legal Requirement: Section 12 of the Companies Act 2013 and MCA e-Filing rules mandate DSC for all Directors and Authorised Signatories. Filing without DSC on MCA21 is technically invalid.
MCA Form / Filing
Who Signs
DSC Required
SPICe+ (Incorporation)
Promoters / Directors
✅ Mandatory
DIR-3 KYC
Director (self-sign)
✅ Mandatory
MGT-7 Annual Return
Director / CS
✅ Mandatory
AOC-4 Financial Statement
Director / CA
✅ Mandatory
MCA DSC Quick Facts
DSC Type RequiredClass 3 Individual
Portalmca.gov.in (MCA21)
Who Must UseAll Directors + CS
Also NeedsDIN (Director ID No.)
Price₹840 + GST = ₹991
With Token₹1,581 all-in
Issuance Time15 Min · BBD Bagh
Forms Requiring DSC
MCA21 / ROC Forms That Require DSC
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SPICe+ (Company Formation)
All promoters and first directors must sign SPICe+ with DSC before DIN is issued.
Mandatory
🪪
DIR-3 KYC
Annual Director KYC — every Director must self-certify using their own DSC. Deadline: 30 September.
Mandatory
📄
MGT-7 Annual Return
Company annual return filed by Director and Company Secretary using their respective DSCs.
Mandatory
📊
AOC-4 Financial Statements
Filing of balance sheet and P&L — requires Director's DSC and CA's DSC for certification.
Mandatory
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INC-22 / INC-22A (ACTIVE)
Registered office declaration and company active status filing — Director's DSC required.
Mandatory
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Director Appointment / Resignation
DIR-12 (appointment/resignation), DIR-2 (consent to act) — incoming Director's DSC required.
Mandatory
Documents
Documents Required for MCA / ROC DSC
👤 Director / CS / CA
- PAN Card (original)
- Aadhaar Card (original)
- Aadhaar-linked mobile (for OTP)
- DIN number (Director Identification Number)
- Email address (registered on MCA portal)
✅ Bring your DIN number — we link it to your DSC application for seamless MCA21 portal registration.
🌍 Foreign Director / NRI Director
- Passport (valid, all pages)
- Overseas address proof
- DIN number (already obtained)
- Email address
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FAQ
DSC for MCA / ROC — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All company directors must have a Class 3 DSC to sign MCA21 e-forms. From DIR-3 KYC to annual returns (MGT-7, AOC-4) to incorporation (SPICe+) — DSC is mandatory at every stage. Filing without DSC is not accepted on the MCA21 portal.
Yes. You need DSC to sign the SPICe+ form during company incorporation. The DSC is submitted as part of the DIN application and consent to act as director (DIR-2). Get your DSC first, then use it to apply for DIN through SPICe+.
Yes. Walk-in at our BBD Bagh office any time before 7 PM Monday–Saturday. DSC issued in 15 minutes, tested on MCA portal. DIR-3 KYC can be filed the same day. Call us first if deadline is very close: 9051855666.
Yes. One DSC can sign unlimited MCA forms — DIR-3, MGT-7, AOC-4, SPICe+ and all other filings — as long as the DSC is valid. The DSC is tied to your PAN and DIN. You don't need a separate DSC for each form.
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