A class_3_individual Digital Signature Certificate (Signing & Encryption) is essential for participating in e-Tendering and e-Procurement processes on various government and private portals. This DSC ensures secure login, document encryption, and legally valid digital signing of bids. It is mandatory for individuals submitting tenders on platforms like GeM, CPP Portal, State Government eProcurement Sites, and other PSU or corporate portals. With the highest level of verification and encryption, the Class 3 Tender DSC provides both authentication and data security, making it a trusted solution for professionals involved in competitive bidding.
PAN Card – Identity proof
Aadhaar Card – Address proof
Passport-size Photograph
Email ID & Mobile Number – For OTP & eKYC
Video Verification – As per Certifying Authority (CA) guidelines
All Indian e-Tenders, eTendering Websites
All India e-Procurement Websites
All Indian e-Bidding, e-Auction Websites
ICEGate, eSanchit, MEIS, SEIS Website
Gram Panchayat, Gram Sachiv, Gram Pradhan
Gram Sarpanch, CERSAI Website
AICTE and CBSE Affiliated Instituions
To participate in e-Tendering, e-Procurement, e-Bidding, or e-Auction portals, vendors must have a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) registered under their Organization Name.
This certificate is also known as an Electronic Signature Certificate and is technically referred to as a Class 3 DSC with Signing & Encryption. It ensures the highest level of security and is mandatory for most government and private sector procurement platforms.
A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) with Signing and Encryption is mandatory for the following purposes:
Government or private e-Tendering
Online e-Procurement systems
e-Auctions and e-Bidding
ICEGate, eSanchit, MEIS, SEIS Website
Gram Panchayat, Gram Sachiv, Gram Pradhan
Gram Sarpanch, CERSAI Website
Patent & Trademark e-Filing
ICEGATE (Indian Customs and Central Excise Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) serves as the central online platform for interacting with the Indian Customs EDI system. It is widely used by Importers, Exporters, Customs House Agents (CHAs), Airlines, Shipping Lines, and other trade partners including Banks, Custodians, FSSAI, and government bodies such as the DGFT and the Ministry of Steel. The platform facilitates electronic document filing, seamless data exchange within customs processes, and supports various administrative, analytical, and policy-making functions, contributing to a more efficient and transparent international trade environment.
Importers & Exporters
Customs House Agents (CHAs)
Airlines & Shipping Agents
Banks & Custodians
Regulatory Bodies: FSSAI, DGFT, Ministry of Steel, etc.
| Document Name | Proprietorship | Company | Partnership | LLP | NGO/Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copy of of Applicant PAN Card & Aadhaar Card | |||||
| Applicant Photo, Mail ID & Mobile Number | |||||
| Authorisation Letter (Must Be In Letter head) | |||||
| Copy of Organizational PAN Card | |||||
| Copy of Authorised Signatory Pan Card | |||||
| GSTR-3B Filling Copy | |||||
| Copy of Bank Statement (First 2 Pages) | |||||
| Copy of MCA-21 List of Directors, Partnership Deed, Trust Deed, LLP Agreement containing the List of Partners |