CCA Licensed Certifying Authorities (CAs) in India
Under Section 24 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, only Certifying Authorities licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), can issue legally binding digital signatures in India. We partner directly with leading licensed CAs:
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eMudhra Limited: India's premier digital identity authority, renowned for high uptime, lightning-fast video verification, and universal acceptance across MCA, Income Tax, and high-security e-tenders.
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Capricorn Identity Services: Trusted CCA-licensed CA known for intuitive eKYC interfaces, paperless Aadhaar verification, and robust USB token driver suites (Capricorn CSP).
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VSign (Verasys Technologies): High-reliability CA offering seamless paperless Class 3 Individual, Organization, and Combo certificates with automated mobile video approval.
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Pantasign & IDSign: Cost-effective, compliant CA solutions offering swift issuance for small business owners, GST filing, and trademark attorneys.
Complete DSC Lifecycle Operations
A digital signature is not a one-time file—it requires rigorous lifecycle management to maintain statutory validity, security, and continuous portal compliance:
DSC USB Token Driver Setup & Troubleshooting Guide
Step-by-step instructions for Windows 10/11 and macOS to ensure error-free signing on MCA V3, Income Tax, and GST portals.
Windows 10/11 Driver Setup Steps:
- Plug in the USB Token: Insert the hardware dongle into a direct USB port (avoid unpowered USB hubs).
- Open Virtual CD Drive: Go to 'This PC' and open the virtual drive created by the token (e.g. ProxKey / HYP2003 / ePass2003).
- Run Token Installer: Double click on
AutoRun.exeorSetup.exeand follow the installation wizard. - Install Token Management Tool: Ensure the CSP (Cryptographic Service Provider) tool is running in your Windows taskbar tray.
- Change Default PIN: Open the token manager and change the default user PIN (e.g.
12345678) to your confidential 8-character PIN.
Troubleshooting Common Portal Errors:
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"Token Not Detected" on MCA V3 / Income Tax: Ensure the token tool is active in the system tray. Download and install the latest Java Runtime (JRE 8) and configure
DSC Web Signer / EmBridge Utilityas administrator. - "PIN Blocked" Error: Entering the incorrect PIN 5 to 10 consecutive times locks the hardware token. Contact our support desk immediately for Administrator PUK unlock assistance before formatting.
- Free Remote Consultation: Facing driver conflicts or browser handshake errors? Our DSC technical support desk provides Free AnyDesk / TeamViewer Remote Setup with every certificate purchase.