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  • Director Identification Number
  • Passport size photograph.*
  • Identity proof of applicant.*
  • Address proof of applicant.*
  • Mobile no and email id.*
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  • Company Name
  • Company Type
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DIN Apply (Director Identification Number)

Complete Process, Documents & MCA Compliance Guide (India)

As per Companies Act, 2013 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Introduction
What is DIN?
Eligibility
Documents Required
Application Process
Forms & Timeline
Common Mistakes
FAQs

Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number allotted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to individuals who wish to become directors in an Indian company.

DIN is mandatory for appointment as a director and remains valid for the lifetime of the individual.

What is DIN?

DIN is an 8-digit unique number issued under Section 153 of the Companies Act, 2013.

  • Mandatory for company directors
  • Issued by MCA
  • One DIN per individual (lifetime)
  • Linked with PAN & Aadhaar
Holding more than one DIN is illegal and punishable under law.

Who Can Apply for DIN?

  • Individual above 18 years of age
  • Indian or Foreign National
  • Person intending to become a director
  • Not disqualified under Section 164
Condition Status
Age Minimum 18 years
Citizenship Indian / Foreign (FEMA compliant)
DIN Limit Only one DIN allowed

Documents Required – Indian Applicant

  • PAN Card (mandatory)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Address proof (Aadhaar / DL / Voter ID)
  • Personal email ID & mobile number

Documents Required – Foreign National

  • Passport (mandatory)
  • Address proof (bank statement / residence card)
  • Photograph
  • Documents apostilled or notarized

Step-by-Step DIN Application Process

  • Collect required documents
  • Prepare DIN application
  • File DIN through SPICe+ or DIR-3 form
  • Verification by MCA
  • DIN allotted and approved
DIN is usually allotted along with company incorporation or director appointment.

Forms Used & Timeline

Form Purpose Timeline
SPICe+ DIN during company incorporation With incorporation
DIR-3 DIN for existing company 3–7 working days
Incorrect documents or mismatch with PAN/Aadhaar may lead to rejection.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with incorrect PAN details
  • Multiple DIN applications
  • Improper document attestation
  • Not filing DIR-3 KYC after DIN allotment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Is DIN mandatory? – Yes, for all directors.
  • Is DIN lifetime valid? – Yes.
  • Can DIN be cancelled? – Yes, in certain cases.
  • Is DIR-3 KYC compulsory? – Yes, every year.
  • Can a foreigner apply for DIN? – Yes.