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DGFT Certificate

DGFT Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
 
A DGFT Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a mandatory requirement for accessing and transacting on the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) portal. It is used for filing applications, renewals, and returns related to Import–Export operations in India.

DGFT DSC is required for activities such as:

  • IEC registration and renewal

  • Branch addition or modification

  • Import–Export license applications

  • Filing returns and other DGFT-related submissions

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This certificate is specifically issued to EXIM organizations holding a valid Import Export Code (IEC). Possession of an active IEC issued by the DGFT department is compulsory to obtain a DGFT Digital Signature Certificate.

Who Can Apply for a DGFT Digital Signature?

Any organization with a valid IEC can apply for a DGFT DSC. The certificate can be issued to:

  • Proprietorship firms

  • Partnership firms

  • Private Limited Companies

  • Limited Companies

  • LLPs

The DGFT DSC may be obtained by an authorized signatory of the organization by submitting the required documents and completing the prescribed verification process. The organization must hold a valid IEC certificate issued by DGFT.

Technical Specifications

  • Certificate Validity: 1 Year / 2 Years

  • Usage Type: Organizational User

  • Certificate Type: Signing Certificate

  • Cryptographic Standard: 2048-bit SHA-2 RSA

  • Storage Device: FIPS-compliant secure USB token

  • Certifying Authority: eMudhra

Process to Obtain a DGFT Digital Signature Certificate

  1. Select the required DGFT DSC and complete the payment

  2. Complete identity verification through a secure, online paperless process

  3. Download and install the DGFT Digital Signature Certificate

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