DSC Basics
A realistic breakdown of each stage, not just a marketing headline number.
The actual identity verification, a short Aadhaar eKYC video call, typically takes 15-30 minutes once you're ready with your documents. Certificate issuance by the CA following successful verification is usually near-instant to a few hours.
If you need a Signing or Combo DSC, it must be loaded onto a physical USB token before you can use it. This is where total turnaround time actually varies: same-day if you collect in person or are within same-day courier range, 1-2 working days for the rest of Mumbai and Thane, 4-7 working days for other parts of India.
Since these are delivered as a .pfx file rather than a physical token, there's no courier wait, you can typically be signing documents the same day verification completes.
Same-day verification is standard for us, tell us your deadline and we'll prioritise accordingly.
Yes, if you're able to collect from our Ghatkopar office, or are within our same-day courier zone.
Not significantly, both follow the same verification and issuance process.
Incomplete or mismatched documents at verification time, having your PAN, Aadhaar and (for organizations) incorporation documents ready in advance avoids most delays.