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Director KYC (DIR-3)
Annual Director KYC compliance, filed in 1–2 working days.
Form DIR-3 KYC filing
DSC-based verification
OTP-based personal data confirmation
DIN-deactivation prevention
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About Director KYC (DIR-3)
Director KYC (Form DIR-3 KYC) is an annual compliance every individual holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) must complete by 30 September each year. Failure to file leads to deactivation of the DIN and a ₹5,000 penalty for reactivation.
The form is a digital declaration confirming personal details, address, and contact information — verified via OTP on the mobile and email registered against the DIN.
Key Features
Annual Mandatory — Required every year by 30 September for all DIN holders.
DIN Protection — Failure deactivates the DIN — preventing the director from signing any future filings.
DSC Verification — Digital Signature Certificate is required for filing.
OTP Verification — Mobile and email OTPs confirm the personal data on record.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Director KYC (DIR-3).
Director KYC is an annual compliance where every company director must verify and update their personal details with MCA.
DIR-3 KYC is a form used to update or verify Director Identification Number (DIN) details with MCA.
Yes, it is mandatory for all directors who have been allotted DIN.
DIN becomes inactive and penalties may be imposed.
It is filed online through the MCA portal using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and OTP verification.
Usually 30th September of every financial year (subject to MCA updates).
Yes, but with a late fee penalty.
A fixed penalty of ₹5,000 is applicable for delayed filing.
Yes, DSC is mandatory for filing DIR-3 KYC.
PAN, Aadhaar, mobile number, email ID, address proof, and DSC.
Yes, Aadhaar-based OTP verification is mandatory.
Yes, updated mobile number can be registered during filing.
Yes, email ID can be updated through the KYC process.
Yes, recent passport-size photograph is required.
Director cannot sign documents or act as director until KYC is completed.
Yes, by filing DIR-3 KYC with applicable penalty.
Mainly due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC or non-compliance.
No, one person can have only one DIN.
No, even inactive directors must complete KYC.
Yes, it is an annual compliance requirement.
It is a simplified web-based filing for directors whose details remain unchanged.
DIR-3 KYC WEB is for existing verified directors with no changes; DIR-3 is for updates or first-time filing.
No, DSC or OTP verification is mandatory.
Yes, one DIN can be used across multiple companies.
No, PAN-Aadhaar linking is mandatory for verification.
It may cause filing failure and needs re-validation of contact details.
No, revision is not allowed; correction requires new filing in next cycle.
Yes, but with passport and foreign address proof instead of Aadhaar.
Yes, MCA may deactivate DIN permanently in severe non-compliance cases.
Yes, inactive DIN can block ROC filings and company approvals.
Yes, unless DIN is surrendered or cancelled.
No, inactive DIN may affect compliance-related banking operations.
Yes, if data mismatch or document inconsistency is found.
DIN may remain inactive until manual correction is done.
Yes, director loses ability to sign ROC filings and official documents.
No, valid DSC is mandatory.
Yes, mismatched data can lead to compliance notices.
Yes, MCA may restrict DIN usage in severe cases.
Yes, new company incorporation may get rejected.
Technically yes, but risk of rejection in filings exists.
Yes, but professional verification is recommended to avoid errors.
Yes, government systems are increasingly integrated for verification.
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