Description
Class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year: overview
This class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year plan (often called a combo DSC) puts two key pairs on one token – one to sign and one to encrypt. It is the certificate e-tendering portals ask for, and it also works for every filing a signing DSC handles. It is issued to a foreign national or NRI by a CCA-licensed Certifying Authority, valid for 1 year.
Every class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year is issued by a Certifying Authority licensed by India’s Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), so it is legally valid under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Specifications
| Certificate class | Class 3 |
|---|---|
| Holder type | Foreign Individual |
| Certificate type | Signing + Encryption (Combo) |
| Validity | 1 year |
| Issued by | CCA-licensed Certifying Authority (India) |
| Verification | Video verification with apostilled documents |
| Storage | FIPS-validated USB crypto token |
| Legal validity | Information Technology Act, 2000 |
What you can use this signing & encryption DSC for
- Online tenders on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), GeM, state e-procurement portals and PSUs
- E-auctions such as MSTC where bid values are encrypted
- DIN application and DIR-3 KYC for foreign directors on the MCA portal
- Signing SPICe+ incorporation forms and other MCA e-forms
- Trademark and patent filings on the IP India portal
- Signing agreements and documents with Indian companies
Signing, encryption or combo – which one do you need?
- Signing – for filings and documents: GST, Income Tax, MCA, EPFO, DGFT and PDF signing.
- Encryption – only protects data for the recipient; it cannot sign filings.
- Signing & Encryption (combo) – required for e-tenders and e-auctions (CPPP, GeM, state portals, PSUs) and covers all signing uses.
A certificate’s type is fixed when it is issued, so pick the right one now. If you are unsure, use the Enquiry button and we will tell you which variant fits.
Documents required
- Passport copy and recent photograph
- Proof of current residential address (utility bill, bank statement or driving licence)
- Apostille on the documents (Hague Convention countries) or attestation by the Indian Embassy/Consulate
- Email ID and international mobile number
- Video verification showing the original passport and address proof
How to get your DSC in 4 steps
- Place your order – choose the variant and add a USB token if you need one.
- Share documents – we check them before submitting to the Certifying Authority.
- Complete verification – a short video call showing your original passport and address proof.
- Download to your token – we help you install drivers and test signing on your portal.
Why buy your DSC from Rannlab
- Help choosing the correct class, holder type and validity before you pay
- Document check before submission, so applications are not rejected
- Installation support for token drivers, emSigner and eMBridge
- Renewal reminders before your 1 year validity ends
- Support by phone and WhatsApp on +91 9990613366 and email at info@rannlab.com
USB tokens for your Class 3 Digital Signature Foreign Individual Signing Encryption 1 Year
Your class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year is stored on a FIPS-validated USB crypto token. Pick any of the tokens below if you do not already have one.
FAQs
How long is this DSC valid?
This certificate is valid for 1 year from the date of issue. After that you renew it with fresh verification – you cannot extend an expired certificate.
Is the combo DSC accepted on GeM and CPPP?
Yes. A Class 3 Signing & Encryption certificate is the type used on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), GeM, state e-procurement portals and PSU tender sites, and it also works everywhere a signing DSC is accepted.
Do I need a USB token?
Yes. Class 3 certificates are stored on a FIPS-validated USB crypto token. If you don’t already have one, add a Proxkey, HYP2003 or mToken to your order. An existing compatible token can be reused.
Can I apply from outside India?
Yes. The whole process is online. Your documents need an apostille (or Indian Embassy attestation if your country is not part of the Hague Convention), and you complete a short video verification. CAs usually run video verification during Indian business hours, so we help you book a slot that suits your time zone.
Will I get a GST invoice?
Yes, a GST invoice is provided for every order.
Ready to order? Buy your class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year above, or tap Enquiry and our team will call you back.
In short, the class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year gives you a legally valid Class 3 certificate with online verification and setup support from Rannlab.
Every class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year order includes a document check before submission, so your application is not rejected.
Not sure? Our team can confirm whether the class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year is the right certificate for your portal before you pay.
Once issued, the class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year is downloaded to your USB token and tested on your portal with our help.
We also remind you before your class 3 digital signature foreign individual signing encryption 1 year expires, so you can renew on time.
Related: signing-only version · All Foreign Individual DSCs · Proxkey USB token · HYP2003 token · Document Signer Certificate for bulk signing · All digital signature certificates
