How to make a digital signature certificate is a common question for any individual who intends to buy it for the first time. Since it is a mandatory requirement for all tax filing and e-tender applications an individual need to buy it. To know what is a digital signature certificate, you can refer to our separate article.
Once you know about it, the second important question will be which Class of DSC do you require? The answer to this question is your requirement and the purpose for which you need it. If you want to register a new company, you need a Class 3 Sign Only DSC. If you want to participate in e-Tender you might require a Class 3 Combo DSC. Again, for import-export purposes, you need a DGFT digital signature. You can refer to our article Uses of Digital Signature Certificate for detailed information on it.
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Renew Digital Signature Certificate₹ 795.00 – ₹ 2,899.00 -
Class 3 Digital Signature₹ 795.00 – ₹ 2,890.00
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Emudhra Digital Signature₹ 1,540.00 – ₹ 3,890.00
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DGFT Digital Signature₹ 1,689.00 – ₹ 2,899.00
Apply Digital Signature Certificate
After getting all information, one should be clear about DSC & Which class is required, the next step is to apply for it.
Anyone can buy DSC from Apicountry.com. We have listed separate products for different classes & types. Both individual & organization applicants can apply for these products easily. A separate product listing was also made for DGFT and Class 3 DSC. Options are provided for New or renewal orders with flexible pricing and year of validity. You can choose from the following and browse directly to the required page.
- Class 2 Sign Only DSC for Individual and Organization.
- Class 3 Sign Only DSC for Individual and Organization.
- DGFT Digital Signature Certificate.
- Class 2 Sign with Encrypt DSC for Individual and Organization.
- Class 3 Sign with Encrypt DSC for Individual and Organization.
- DSC for Foreign Individual and Organization.
Also watch the following video tutorial (Hindi) to know more about, How to make a digital signature certificate?
DSC Application Process
To make a DSC, the applicant needs to apply and verify his identity. Once you visit the above-mentioned link and complete the application process, you will receive the verification link. Individuals can verify their identity using Aadhaar or PAN verification process. Because of updated CAA guidelines, Individual DSC will be applied in paperless mode only. Organization applicants are required to upload scan copies or soft copies of the required documents for paperless verification. Please watch the following video tutorials(Hindi) to know the application process.
Downloading of DSC
The DSC Certifying Authority approves the application after successful verification. Then we can download the digital signature into a valid USB token. Proxkey Watchdata, HYP2003, ePass2003auto, etc. are some popular tokens. We can use it within its validity period which is normally 2 years or 3 years. Because of the change in the CSP version, you need an updated USB token which you can buy here. Please watch the following video tutorials(Hindi) to know the DSC download process.
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