To utilize a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) on portals such as MCA21, GST, ICEGATE, or Government e-Procurement, your operating system requires the corresponding USB token middleware driver. Below are the verified setup packages for commonly used FIPS 140-2 cryptographic tokens.
1. USB Crypto Token Middleware & Drivers
| Token Hardware | Operating System | Description | Setup Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ePass 2003 Auto | Windows 10 / 11 (32 & 64-bit) | Feitian ePass2003 PKI Client Middleware | Install as Administrator, reconnect token |
| Watchdata ProxKey | Windows / macOS | WD ProxKey Token Utility & Certificate Viewer | Run installer, enter default PIN to initialize |
| mToken CryptoID | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 | Longmai mToken PKI Manager | Standard installation, verify root CA in browser |
Setup Tip: Always ensure you close all open web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) prior to installing or upgrading token middleware to avoid driver registration conflicts. If your token PIN is locked after consecutive incorrect attempts, contact our support team with your token serial number.
2. Regulatory Documentation Checklists
Before initiating an online filing, review these verified checklists to confirm you have all prerequisite identity records and statutory certificates prepared:
Class 3 DSC Checklist
Prerequisites for individual and organization-tier digital signatures: Applicant PAN, Aadhaar OTP authentication, organizational proof, GST registration certificate, and board authorization.
- Clear colour scan of applicant PAN Card
- Active mobile linked with Aadhaar
- Latest company electricity bill or rent agreement
GeM Registration Checklist
Essential records for onboarding as an authorized seller on the Government e-Marketplace: Entity PAN, active GSTIN, cancelled bank cheque, MSME Udyam registration (if applicable), and Class 3 DSC.
- GSTIN login credentials for e-invoice verification
- Bank account IFSC and MICR details
- Proprietor / Director mobile and email
DGFT IEC Application Checklist
Prerequisites for fresh Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) allotment and annual re-validation: Digital copy of cancelled cheque showing account number and IFSC, entity PAN, and address proof.
- Bank account certificate from authorized branch
- Constitution of business (MOA/AOA/Partnership deed)
- Director/Partner identity proofs
ICEGATE AD Code Bank Format
Authorized Dealer (AD) code letter specimen on official bank letterhead required by customs authorities to activate port registrations on ICEGATE 2.0.
- 14-digit AD Code issued by RBI authorized dealer
- Bank manager signature, employee code & official seal
- Port code specification (e.g. INNSA1, INMUN1)
CDSCO Dual NOC Dossier Checklist
Requirements for port clearance of dual-use chemicals, solvents, and APIs for non-medicinal industrial consumption.
- Manufacturer Certificate of Analysis (COA) & MSDS
- Dual-use legal undertaking on company letterhead
- Factory registration / PCB industrial consent
Free Sale Certificate (FSC) Checklist
Exhaustive evidence file for obtaining DGFT / CDSCO Free Sale and Commerce Certificates for international product registration.
- Manufacturing license & product schedule
- Sample domestic tax invoices proving local sale
- ISO 13485 / WHO-GMP / ISO 9001 certificates
SIMS Steel Import Checklist
Prerequisites for advance online registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (Chapters 72, 73, and 86).
- Mill Test Certificate (MTC) with heat numbers
- Chemical composition (C, Mn, Si, S, P percentages)
- Expected arrival port code & invoice values
e-BRC & Remittance Checklist
Documentation required to match bank Inward Remittance Messages (IRMs) with ICEGATE shipping bills on DGFT e-BRC 2.0.
- AD Bank IRM reference numbers & FIRC copies
- Customs shipping bill numbers & let-export dates
- Class 3 DGFT Digital Signature for self-certification
MOOWR Bonded Warehouse Checklist
Filing dossier for Section 58 and 65 private customs bonded manufacturing warehouse licensing for 100% duty deferment.
- Form A combined application & facility blueprint
- Section 59 triple duty general bond execution
- SION input-output ratio flowchart & ERP digital register
3. Official Statutory Portals Directory
For official regulations, public tender gazettes, and verification of certificate statuses, reference the following government web properties:
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DGFT Portal: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (dgft.gov.in) — IEC issuance, advance authorizations, and export policies.
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GeM Portal: Government e-Marketplace (gem.gov.in) — Public procurement, tenders, and catalog management.
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ICEGATE Portal: Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (icegate.gov.in) — AD Code, shipping bills, and duty drawback.
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CCA India: Controller of Certifying Authorities (cca.gov.in) — Repository of licensed Certifying Authorities and PKI guidelines.