DIN KYC (DIR-3 KYC) Filing Online
Keep every director's DIN active. Under the new MCA rules, DIN KYC is filed once every three years, and any change in mobile, email or address must be updated within 30 days. We file DIR-3 KYC, update details with professional certification, and reactivate deactivated DINs, usually the same day.
- Updated for the 2026 three-year rule
- Deactivated DIN? Reactivate it fast
- CA/CS certification for detail changes
- Due-date reminders for all directors
What is DIN KYC (DIR-3 KYC)?
DIN KYC is the know-your-customer filing that every holder of a Director Identification Number (DIN) must submit to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in Form DIR-3 KYC Web. It confirms the director's identity, mobile number, email and address, so the MCA's director records stay accurate.
If the KYC isn't filed on time, the MCA system marks the DIN as "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC". The person then can't be appointed as a director, and company filings that need their DIN, such as annual returns and financial statements, get stuck until the DIN is reactivated with a ₹5,000 fee.
Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 was amended with effect from 31 March 2026. The yearly filing has been replaced by a three-year cycle, plus an update whenever contact details change.
The new DIN KYC rules from 31 March 2026
Notified on 31 December 2025 (G.S.R. 943(E)).
- Every 3 yearsTriennial KYCEvery DIN holder files DIR-3 KYC once in every three consecutive financial years, by 30 June after the third year. For most directors who filed in 2025, the next filing is due by 30 June 2028.
- Within 30 daysUpdate changesAny change in personal mobile number, email address or residential address must be filed within 30 days of the change, with the director's DSC and certification by a practising CA, CS or CMA.
- One formDIR-3 KYC Web onlyA single web form replaces the old DIR-3 KYC e-form and web form. Drafts pending on 31 March 2026 had to be refiled.
- On timeNo feeTriennial KYC filed by the due date has no government fee.
- If missed₹5,000 to reactivateMiss the deadline and the DIN is deactivated. Filing with a ₹5,000 fee reactivates it.
Who needs to file DIN KYC
- 1Every DIN holderAnyone holding a DIN on 31 March of a financial year, whether or not they are currently a director of any company.
- 2Directors & designated partnersDirectors of private, public, one person and Section 8 companies, and designated partners of LLPs who hold a DIN.
- 3Disqualified directors tooA disqualified director's DIN still needs KYC to remain active.
- 4Foreign directorsForeign nationals holding a DIN file with passport and overseas address details, apostilled or notarised as required.
- 5Anyone whose details changedAny DIN holder whose personal mobile, email or residential address changes, within 30 days.
- 6Not needed forPersons whose DIN was surrendered, cancelled or lapsed, and persons who have died.
When is my DIN KYC due?
Answer two questions to see what's due for your directors, by when, and the cost.
DIN status
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General guidance under the amended Rule 12A. Exact due dates depend on each DIN's history on the MCA portal; we check it for free before filing.
DIN KYC filing plans
Fixed professional fees per director. Government fee, if any, at actuals.
DIN KYC Filing
Triennial DIR-3 KYC filed on time.
₹499+ GST · per director
- Free DIN status check
- DIR-3 KYC Web filing
- OTP verification support
- SRN and confirmation
- Next due-date reminder
- Detail change certification
- Reactivation fee
DIN Reactivation
Bring a deactivated DIN back to active.
₹1,499+ GST · per director · ₹5,000 govt. fee extra
- Everything in DIN KYC Filing, plus:
- DIR-3 KYC Web with late fee
- Updated details, if changed
- Follow-up until the DIN shows Active
- Check of pending company filings
- Same-day filing
Details Update
Change of mobile, email or address within 30 days.
₹999+ GST · per director · MCA fee extra
- Everything in DIN KYC Filing, plus:
- CA/CS/CMA certification included
- Proof of change review
- Event-based DIR-3 KYC Web filing
- Filed within the 30-day window
GST at 18% applies. Triennial KYC filed on time has no government fee; reactivation needs ₹5,000 per DIN; detail updates attract the prescribed MCA fee. Need a DSC? See our Digital Signature Certificate service.
What happens if DIN KYC isn't filed
A deactivated DIN blocks both the director and the company.
| Effect | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| DIN status | Marked "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC" on the MCA portal |
| Appointments | The person can't be appointed or reappointed as a director |
| Company filings | Forms that need the director's DIN or DSC, like AOC-4 and MGT-7, are blocked |
| Reactivation | File DIR-3 KYC Web with ₹5,000 fee; the DIN becomes active once processed |
| Other companies | Every company where the person is a director is affected |
Check before annual filing season. Annual returns for FY 2025-26 are being filed now. If any director's DIN is deactivated, reactivate it first so AOC-4 and MGT-7 go through on time. See company annual filing.
Documents required for DIN KYC
Indian directors
- DIN and PAN
- Aadhaar (linked to mobile for OTP)
- Personal mobile number and email for OTP verification
- Current residential address
- Valid Class 3 DSC of the director
Foreign directors
- Passport (mandatory)
- Overseas address proof
- Apostilled or notarised documents as required
- Personal mobile and email for OTP
- Valid DSC
For detail changes
- Proof of the new address, mobile or email
- Certification by a practising CA, CS or CMA (we arrange it)
- Old and new details for the record
How we file your DIN KYC
Most DIN KYC filings are done the same day once we have the director's OTPs and DSC.
Check DIN statusFree
We check each DIN on the MCA portal and tell you what's due: triennial KYC, an update or reactivation.
Collect detailsDay 1
You share PAN, Aadhaar, contact details and DSC. Need a DSC? We issue one.
OTP verification5 minutes
The director receives OTPs on their personal mobile and email, which verify the filing.
File DIR-3 KYC WebSame day
We file the form with the director's DSC, and professional certification where needed, and pay any fee.
ConfirmationDone
You get the SRN and confirmation. We note the next due date and remind you before it.
Other director compliance to keep in mind
- Every yearDIR-8: non-disqualificationEach director gives a declaration to the company that they are not disqualified.
- Every yearMBP-1: disclosure of interestDirectors disclose their interest in other companies and firms at the first board meeting of the year.
- Within 30 daysDIR-12 on changesThe company files DIR-12 when a director is appointed or resigns.
- Watch outSection 164 disqualificationDirectors of companies that haven't filed financial statements or annual returns for three years can be disqualified for five years.
- AlwaysKeep the DSC validA director's DSC is needed for KYC and company filings. Renew it before expiry.
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What is DIN KYC?+
DIN KYC is the filing in Form DIR-3 KYC Web that every holder of a Director Identification Number submits to the MCA to confirm their identity, mobile number, email and address.
Is DIN KYC still required every year?+
No. From 31 March 2026, the amended Rule 12A requires DIN KYC once every three consecutive financial years, by 30 June after the third year, instead of every year.
When is my next DIN KYC due?+
If you filed DIN KYC in 2025 (for FY 2025-26), your next filing is due by 30 June 2028. If your DIN was allotted later, your first KYC falls in the first three-year cycle. We check your exact date on the MCA portal.
Do I need to file if my mobile number, email or address changes?+
Yes. Under the new rules, any change in your personal mobile number, email address or residential address must be filed within 30 days of the change, with your DSC and certification by a practising CA, CS or CMA.
What is the fee for DIN KYC?+
Triennial KYC filed on time has no government fee. If the deadline is missed, the DIN is deactivated and a fee of ₹5,000 applies to reactivate it. Detail updates attract the fee prescribed by the MCA. Our professional fee starts at ₹499 + GST per director.
What happens if I don't file DIN KYC?+
The DIN is marked 'Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC'. You can't be appointed as a director, and company filings that need your DIN, such as annual returns, are blocked until it is reactivated.
How do I reactivate a deactivated DIN?+
File Form DIR-3 KYC Web with the ₹5,000 fee and your current details. Once processed, the DIN becomes active again. We usually file the same day.
Do I need DIN KYC if I'm not a director of any company now?+
Yes. Every person holding a DIN on 31 March of a financial year must file, whether or not they are currently a director. If you no longer need the DIN, you can apply to surrender it.
Do designated partners of an LLP need DIN KYC?+
Yes. Designated partners who hold a DIN must file DIN KYC like company directors.
Do disqualified directors need to file DIN KYC?+
Yes. Disqualification doesn't remove the KYC requirement. Filing keeps the DIN record active.
Is a DSC required for DIN KYC?+
Yes. The form is signed with the director's own valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate. If you don't have one, we can issue it quickly.
Why are OTPs needed?+
The MCA sends OTPs to the director's personal mobile number and email to verify them. They must be the director's own, not the company's or a consultant's.
Can two directors use the same mobile number or email?+
No. Each DIN holder must give a unique personal mobile number and email address.
What documents do foreign directors need?+
A passport is mandatory, along with overseas address proof and a valid DSC. Documents may need to be apostilled or notarised, depending on the country.
Is professional certification needed for DIN KYC?+
Under the new rules, detail-change filings require certification by a practising Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary or Cost Accountant. We arrange it as part of our update plan.
How long does DIN KYC take?+
The filing itself is usually completed the same day once we have the documents, OTPs and DSC. Reactivation shows on the MCA portal once the form is processed.
What was the old DIN KYC due date?+
Until FY 2025-26, DIN KYC was filed every year by 30 September. That annual requirement ended with the amendment effective 31 March 2026.
Can a company file DIN KYC for all its directors together?+
Each director files separately with their own OTPs and DSC, but we can handle all your directors together in one go.
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IBACT Digital (IBACT Innovations Pvt Ltd) is a private consultancy, not the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or a government body. Information is based on the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 as amended by G.S.R. 943(E) dated 31 December 2025, effective 31 March 2026, and may change. The due date checker is general guidance; we confirm each DIN’s status on the MCA portal before filing.