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Practice Brief • Registrations, Licenses & Regulatory Compliance

Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)

Instant paperless Class 3 DSC with FIPS-certified crypto USB tokens for MCA, ITR, GST, and e-Tendering.

Turnaround: 30 minutes from video KYC completion
Practice Lead: CA. R.A. Dhoot & Digital Identity Services Desk

Practice Methodology & Regulatory Scope

Under the Information Technology Act 2000, digital signatures carry the same legal validity as physical handwritten signatures. We provide instant Class 3 digital signatures issued by authorized Certifying Authorities (eMudhra, SignX, Capricorn, VSign) pre-loaded on secure cryptographic USB tokens (ePass2003 / ProxKey).

Governing Statutory Acts & Guidelines

Information Technology Act 2000 (Section 3 & 4)
CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities) Guidelines
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Cryptographic Standards

Tangible Client Deliverables

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Class 3 Signing Certificate for MCA V3, Income Tax, and GST portal filings
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Class 3 Signing + Encryption Combo Certificate for government e-Procurement and e-Tendering
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FIPS 140-2 compliant hardware USB Cryptographic Token (ePass2003 / ProxKey)
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Paperless video and Aadhaar e-KYC verification completed in under 30 minutes
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Driver installation support and digital signing utility configuration on client devices

Measurable Enterprise Safeguards

Legally binding electronic signature recognized across all Indian regulatory courts and portals
Immediate turnaround without physical paper submission or courier delays
Military-grade 2048-bit encryption preventing unauthorized access and document tampering

Statutory Practice FAQs

Q: What documents are required to obtain a Class 3 Digital Signature?
A: For individuals: PAN card, Aadhaar card (with mobile linked for OTP), mobile number, email ID, and a 30-second video verification. For organizations, incorporation certificate, GST certificate, and board authorization are additionally required.
Q: What is the difference between Class 3 Signing and Combo DSC?
A: Class 3 Signing allows electronic signing of documents on MCA, ITR, and GST portals. Class 3 Combo (Signing + Encryption) is mandatory for government e-Tendering platforms to both sign bids and encrypt financial proposals.
Partner Consultation

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Designated Partner Lead:
CA. R.A. Dhoot & Digital Identity Services Desk
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