DSC application checklist & video-verification readiness
A modern Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is issued paperless — but only if your documents, your video and your OTPs all line up in one short session. This checklist gets you ready so the certificate issues, typically within 24 hours.
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How a paperless DSC actually works
A Digital Signature Certificate is issued only by a licensed Certifying Authority under the Controller of Certifying Authorities (cca.gov.in). The modern route is fully paperless: your identity is verified through Aadhaar-based eKYC, an OTP on your registered mobile, and a short live video. Because the whole thing hinges on that verification session, being ready for it is what turns a same-day issue into a delayed one. This checklist covers both the documents and the video-verification readiness.
Why "live" matters
The video and OTP steps are real-time. Your mobile number must receive OTPs, your email must be accessible, and you must be able to record a short video reading a code aloud. Line these up before you start and a Class 3 individual DSC typically issues within 24 hours.
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What to keep ready
- PAN card — the certificate is linked to your PAN; keep the original handy.
- Aadhaar — used for eKYC; the mobile number linked to Aadhaar should be active for OTP.
- A recent passport-size photograph — clear, front-facing, on a plain background.
- A working email address — you will receive verification links and the certificate details here, so use one you can open immediately.
- An active mobile number — ideally the one linked to Aadhaar, as it receives the eKYC and verification OTPs.
Be ready for the live steps
- A phone or laptop with a working camera and microphone for the video recording.
- A stable internet connection so the video and OTP steps do not drop midway.
- Good lighting and a quiet spot — your face must be clearly visible and any code you read must be audible.
- Your PAN and Aadhaar within reach in case you are asked to show them on camera.
- A few uninterrupted minutes — the verification is short, but it must be completed in one go.
Storing the certificate
For many uses a Class 3 signing certificate is placed on a secure USB crypto token (a FIPS-compliant device) rather than left on your computer. If your purpose needs a token, factor that in — we advise on whether your use case requires one. See USB tokens explained.
From ready to issued
- Keep the core set ready. PAN, Aadhaar, photo, and an email and mobile you can access right now.
- Complete eKYC and OTP. Aadhaar-based verification with an OTP to your registered mobile.
- Record the video. A short live clip reading a code aloud, in good light and sound.
- Receive and install. Once approved the certificate issues — typically within 24 hours — and we help you install it or load it onto a token.
For the full picture, see our DSC services, what a Class 3 DSC is, and how DSC video verification works.
The bottom line
If you have read this far, you know more than most agents will ever tell you. The next step is simple: send us your case on WhatsApp, get the exact fee and timeline in writing, and decide with full information. That quote costs nothing.
DSC checklist — common questions
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Ready for your Class 3 DSC?
Message us with your purpose and keep your PAN, Aadhaar, photo, email and mobile handy. We will run the paperless verification and get your certificate issued — typically within 24 hours.