The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a notice (Ref. No.: G/128/10/2025, dated October 18, 2025) announcing a revision in the time limit for generating the Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN). The Council of the Institute decided to extend this time limit from 30 days to 60 days. This change was implemented with the aim of promoting ease of doing business for its members. Practising Cost Accountants are required to comply with this updated 60-day period for UDIN generation.
Brief on UDIN for CMAs (Unique Document Identification Number): The Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) is a system introduced by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) to enhance the authenticity and traceability of documents certified or attested by Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs). UDIN serves as a unique number generated for every document such as certificates, reports, and attestations issued by a practicing CMA, ensuring that only authorized professionals issue such documents. The system helps prevent misuse of CMA certification and enhances stakeholder confidence in the integrity of cost audit and compliance documents. CMAs are required to register on the UDIN portal of ICMAI and generate a UDIN before issuing any such document. Once generated, the UDIN can be verified online by regulators, banks, or clients to confirm the document’s genuineness. This initiative strengthens professional transparency, accountability, and credibility within the cost accounting fraternity.
THE INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
Ref. No.: G/128/10/2025 Dated: 18th October 2025
Notice
Subject: Revision in the time limit for UDIN generation
The Council of the Institute has decided to extend the time limit for generating the Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) from 30 days to 60 days to ensure ease of doing business.
The Practising Cost Accountant should adhere to the revised time limit.
