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DIN Validation (DIR-3 KYC)

Keep your DIN active with mandatory annual KYC.

About DIN Validation (DIR-3 KYC)

DIR-3 KYC is a mandatory annual filing that every person holding a Director Identification Number must complete to keep the DIN active. It is the MCA's way of verifying that a director's contact and identity details are current. Directors filing for the first time, or those updating their email or mobile, must file the full DIR-3 KYC form, while those with no changes can complete a simpler web-based OTP verification (DIR-3 KYC Web). The deadline is 30 September each year. If you miss it, your DIN is deactivated and can only be reactivated by filing the KYC along with a ₹5,000 late fee, so timely filing is essential.

Who needs this

Every DIN holder — mandatory once every financial year.

Documents required

The process — step by step

  1. Identify whether full form or web KYC applies
  2. Verify email and mobile via OTP
  3. Submit the DIR-3 KYC form/web
  4. Receive confirmation of active DIN

Timeline & fees

Timelines and government fees are indicative and subject to processing by the relevant authority. Approval and its timing are decided by the authority and cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the due date for DIR-3 KYC?

30 September of each financial year for all DIN holders.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Your DIN is deactivated and reactivation requires filing KYC with a ₹5,000 late fee.

Do I need to file if nothing has changed?

Yes, but you can use the simpler web-based OTP verification instead of the full form.

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