DIN (Director Identification Number)
01. What is Director Identification Number (DIN)?
The Ministry of Company Affairs (MCA) has launched a major e-Governance initiative 'MCA 21'. It envisages efiling of all documents related to company matters on the MCA portal. Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number for an existing director or a person intending to become the director of a company.
02. Are there any eligibility criteria for applying for DIN?
Any individual who is a director or intends to be a director of a company should apply for DIN.
03. What is the procedure to apply for DIN?
Visit the MCA portal(www.mca.gov.in) and fill the DIN application via DIR-3 available under MCA services tab under company e-filing. On submission of the application, a 'Provisional DIN' is generated by the system and is displayed on the screen.
04. Can I use the Provisional DIN?
No, the provisional DIN cannot be used for efiling any forms and it's advisable to wait till the approval of the DIN.
05. Can I apply for more than one DIN?
No. Only one DIN can be allotted to an individual.
06. Can I enquire the status of my DIN application?
Yes. You can check the status of the DIN application (DIR-3) under the My Application tab available on the MCA portal.
07. Can PAN be used as an alternative to DIN?
No. DIN is mandatory for all Directors. PAN cannot be used in place of DIN.
08. What are the charges for applying for DIN?
Currently a Fees of Rs.500 should be paid while applying for DIN.
09. Is DIN mandatory for directors of Indian Companies who are not citizens of India?
Yes.
10. Is DIN mandatory for directors of foreign company having branch offices in India?
No.
11. Should all the directors of a company obtain DIN?
Yes, all directors must obtain DIN.
12. Are multiple DINs are required for persons holding multiple directorships?
No. A single DIN is required for an individual, irrespective of the number of directorships held by him/her. All the directorships of an individual would be mapped in the database through that DIN.
13. Is a digital signature certificate (DSC) a pre-requisite to apply for DIN?
No. However, all the directors who are authorized signatories for efiling of documents should obtain a Digital Signature immediately.
14. What documents are required to be submitted along with the DIN application?
Proof of identity and proof of residence as specified in the form.
15. I have given some incorrect information while submitting the DIN Application Form. What should I do?
Now you can correct the information by filing DIR-6 on the MCA portal, which will help to rectify your information such as Name, PAN number, date of birth, Address, Aadhar number, Residential status, etc,.
16. Can the details submitted while applying for DIN be updated/ modified at a future date?
Yes. you can update/ modified at a future date by filing DIR-6.
17. Can the Company Secretary in employment attest the documents to be submitted with the DIN Application Form?
Yes.
18. Will a confirmation be sent to me to the effect that the MCA DIN Cell has received physical documents sent by me?
You may check the status of your DIN Application under the link "Enquire DIN" on the MCA Portal.
19. What is the time frame within which existing directors are required to obtain a DIN?
It is envisaged that DIN must be obtained by all existing directors. However, the last date by which it should be obtained is to be notified. It is advisable to obtain the DIN immediately as DIN is mandatory for filing certain eforms.
20. Is a director required to surrender his/ her DIN on vacating the office as director?
No.
21. How can the companies communicate the DIN of its directors to MCA?
All companies will be directed by MCA to file a new Form containing details of DINs of all directors. As a special case, no filing fee will be payable by the Companies for this purpose.
22. Who shall attest the DIN application of the director residing outside India?
In respect of Indian citizens residing abroad, foreign nationals residing in India and foreign nationals residing outside India; the attestation/ certification of the proof of identification and address can be done by a notary in the home country of the applicant or the Managing Director/ CEO of the Company on which he/ she is a Director or the Company Secretary in full time employment of the Company.
23. How do I know the reason for rejection of my DIN application?
Check the status through Enquire DIN. In case the status is 'Rejected', click on it to view the reason for rejection.