Digital Signature Certificate for EPFO / ePF Filing
A Class 3 Signing DSC lets you authenticate every action on the EPFO Unified Portal — employer registration, monthly ECR uploads, employee identity approvals, and transfer claims — and it's mandatory, not optional, for every registered employer. Get your DSC issued and registered on the EPFO portal in hours.
Why EPFO Filing Needs a DSC
The EPFO Unified Employer Portal requires every employer to authenticate their identity with a registered Digital Signature Certificate before any compliance action is accepted — from the very first registration step through to every monthly filing that follows.
Let legal parameters securely lock official records
A Class 3 DSC gives every ECR upload, verified approval path, and claim you sign on the EPFO portal the same legal standing as a physically signed document, recognized under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and creates a non-repudiable record against your Employer Establishment Code.
One-time registration, used every month
Once your DSC is registered on the EPFO Unified Portal, it stays linked to your establishment until it expires — so every monthly ECR filing, database verification step, and claim approval is just a matter of inserting your token and signing.
Is DSC Mandatory for Your EPFO Filing?
DSC-based signing is compulsory for registered employers on the EPFO portal, while some claim-related actions also accept e-Sign as an alternative.
Employers with 20+ employees
Every establishment covered under the EPF Act must register with EPFO and authenticate all portal actions using a Class 3 DSC — there is no alternative for initial registration.
Authorised signatories filing ECR
The monthly Electronic Challan cum Return that reports employee PF contributions must be digitally signed by the authorised signatory before it can be uploaded.
Voluntarily-enrolled establishments
Employers with fewer than 20 employees who have opted into EPFO coverage are held to the same DSC-based authentication requirement once registered.
Individual PF transfer claims
Employees using the Online Transfer Claim Portal can have their claim attested by their employer's registered DSC, or via matching cryptographic verification pathways.
Where You'll Use Your DSC on the EPFO Portal
How to Register Your DSC on the EPFO Portal
DSC Pricing for EPFO / ePF Filing
Authorised signatories typically need an Individual DSC; if the certificate is issued in the establishment's name, an Organisation DSC applies instead. All plans include a USB crypto token option and automated configuration checks.
Sign Individual DSC
₹999
1 Year — Without Token
- For authorised signatories & HR/compliance heads
- 2 Year: ₹1,200 · 3 Year: ₹1,700
Sign Organisation DSC
₹999
1 Year — Without Token
- For establishment/employer registration
- 2 Year: ₹1,200 · 3 Year: ₹1,700
With Token Pricing
₹1,599
1 Year — Includes USB Token
- For first-time applicants without a token
- 2 Year: ₹1,800 · 3 Year: ₹2,300
See full pricing including Combo (Sign + Encrypt) certificates on our complete price list.
Documents Required
For Authorised Signatories
- Onboarding Identity Documents & PAN Card
- Registered mobile number (linked to profile structures)
- Designation proof / authorisation from the establishment
For Establishments / Employers
- Establishment PAN & EPFO registration details
- Authorisation letter naming the authorised signatory
- Signatory's PAN & identity documentation parameters
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to File With a DSC?
Get your Class 3 DSC issued and registered on the EPFO Unified Portal — fill out the form below to get started.