What is Director Identification Number for a Director ?

Director Identification Number (DIN)

What is Director Identification Number (DIN)?



DIN is the unique Identification Number allotted to an individual who is appointed as a director of a company, upon making an application in form DIR-3 pursuant to section 153 & 154 of the Companies Act, 2013.
In respect of a new company an application for allotment of DIN shall be made only through SPICE e-form at the time of its incorporation.



What is procedure of obtaining DIN? 

·   Attach the photograph and scanned copy of supporting documents i.e. attested proof of identity and attested proof of residence as prescribed.

· Form DIR-3 is mandatory to be signed by the Applicant and which shall be verified digitally by a Company Secretary in full time employment of the company or by the Managing Director or Director or CEO or CFO of an existing company in which the applicant is intended to be appointed as a director.

· Upon upload, make the payment of filing fee of e-form DIR-3. Only electronic payment of the fees shall be allowed (i.e.Net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/Pay later/NEFT). e-form DIR-3 will be processed only once the DIN application fee is paid.

· Upon approval of the form, provisional DIN becomes approved DIN would be available for further use.

FAQ


1. My DIN Application has been rejected. Am I required to apply for a fresh  DIN?

 Yes, you will have to apply for a fresh DIN.



2. My DIN application has been put under Re-submission. Am I required to obtain a fresh DIN Application?

No. If the DIN application is put under Re-submission for example due to following reasons, you can submit additional documents for rectifying your DIN application, within a period of 15 days from the date on which it is marked as Re-submission.

• Proof of Identity/residence is not enclosed or expired.

• Proof of Date of Birth is not enclosed.

• Supporting documents are not properly attested.

• Non-submission of affidavit (if required).

On resubmitting with the additional documents, same DIN will be approved, if documents are found in correct order as per marked in re-submission.



4. What happens if my DIN gets deactivated due to non filing of DIR-3 KYC?

The MCA has  started the process of deactivation of DIN of the directors who failed to file DIR-3 KYC. The Government of India has issued the Form DIR-3 KYC for the verification of the directors who holding DIN. In this form, all the Directors has to file the details and to be submitted.

If a person fails to file Form DIR 3 KYC on or before due date, he will be liable for Rs. 5,000 as a ROC Fees for filing of DIR 3 KYC.

 

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