If you hold a Director Identification Number (DIN) in India, filing your Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) every year is mandatory under the Companies Act, 2013 — whether or not you are currently serving as a director in a company.
Missing this compliance can result in your DIN being deactivated and attract a ₹5,000 penalty. The good news? You can do it yourself in just a few minutes if you know the process.
Here’s your complete, easy-to-follow guide
Who Needs to File DIR-3 KYC?
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Every person holding a DIN as on 31st March of the financial year.
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Even if you are not an active director but your DIN is still valid, filing is compulsory.
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If not filed, DIN status changes to: “Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC.”
Due Date
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Every year, by 30th September for DINs existing as on 31st March.
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Example: If you had a DIN on 31.03.2025, you must file KYC by 30.09.2025.
Two Ways to File KYC
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DIR-3 KYC (Form-based filing)
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Used when:
✅ Filing for the first time, OR
✅ Any detail has changed (email, mobile, PAN, address, etc.)
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DIR-3 KYC-WEB (Online verification)
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Used when:
✅ No details have changed since last year. -
Quick OTP verification on registered email & mobile.
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Documents Required
Keep these handy before you start:
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PAN card (Name must match MCA records)
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Aadhaar card (For Indian nationals)
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Passport (Mandatory for foreign nationals)
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Address proof (Utility bill/bank statement, not older than 2 months)
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Personal mobile number & email ID (Unique, not used for another director)
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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the director
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Attestation by CA/CS/CMA (only when filing full DIR-3 KYC form)
Step-by-Step Process
(A) Filing DIR-3 KYC (Form)
(First-time filing or if details changed)
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Download DIR-3 KYC e-form from the MCA Portal.
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Fill in details: DIN, Name, Father’s Name, DOB, Nationality, PAN, Aadhaar, Address, Mobile & Email.
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Upload supporting documents (self-attested + certified by professional).
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Attach your DSC and professional certification.
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Upload the form on MCA portal → An SRN (Service Request Number) is generated.
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Verify OTPs received on registered mobile & email.
(B) Filing DIR-3 KYC-WEB
(Renewal when no details have changed)
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Log in to the MCA portal.
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Go to DIR-3 KYC-WEB service.
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Enter your DIN → System fetches your details.
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Verify with OTPs on registered mobile & email.
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Submit → SRN generated instantly.
Fees
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Nil if filed before 30th September.
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₹5,000 penalty per DIN if filed after the due date.
Consequences of Non-Filing
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DIN gets deactivated → you cannot sign or file any company-related forms.
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Company filings such as appointment, resignation, annual return may get blocked.
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DIN reactivation requires ₹5,000 penalty payment + filing DIR-3 KYC.
Quick Compliance Tips
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If no change in details → Always use DIR-3 KYC-WEB (easiest and fastest).
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If any detail has changed → File DIR-3 KYC form with DSC and professional attestation.
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Don’t wait until the last day → OTP failures or DSC issues often delay filing.
