The procedure for obtaining a Director Identification Number (DIN) under the Companies Act, 2013 is governed by Section 153 and relevant rules under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and LLP Rules, 2009. A DIN is mandatory for any individual intending to become a company director and is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It can be obtained either through the SPICe+ Part-B form during company incorporation (allowing up to three DINs for first directors) or through Form DIR-3 for existing companies, which requires identity proof, address proof, photograph, board resolution, and digital verification. The application must be digitally signed and verified by authorized company officials before submission on the MCA portal. Only one DIN is permitted per individual, and holding multiple DINs attracts penalties. Once allotted, DIN remains valid for a lifetime but requires periodic KYC compliance through DIR-3 KYC to remain active.
Provisions Governing Director Identification Number (DIN) under The Companies Act, 2013 :
| 1. Section 153 of the Companies Act, 2013
2. Rule 9(1) of The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 3. Rule 10 of Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2009 |
Who Needs a DIN?
Any individual intending to be appointed as a director of a company must first obtain a DIN from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India.
Modes of Obtaining DIN
Through SPICe+ Part-B Form (for new companies)
- Applicable when a company is being incorporated, and the individual is
proposed to be appointed as a first director.
- Maximum 3 DINs can be allotted through SPICe+ Part-B form.
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1. File the SPICe+ Part-B form on the MCA portal
2. Attach supporting documents:
3. DIN will be allotted with the approval of SPICe+ Part-B form. |
Through DIR-3 (for existing companies)
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1. Log in to the MCA Portal
2. Fill the Form DIR-3 3. Attach the following documents:
4. Verify the Mobile No. and Email ID by OTP Verification 5. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) / FCRN/ LLPIN/ FLLPIN with which the authorised signatory is associated and in which the applicant is proposed to be a director/designated partner 6. Form DIR-3 shall be signed and submitted electronically by the applicant using his or her own Digital signature certificate and shall be verified digitally by (any one)
of the company in which the applicant is intended to be appointed as director in an existing company 7. Download the form and affix the DSC as mention in Point No. 6 8. Upload the form on the MCA portal and pay fees 9. MCA processes the form, and on approval, DIN is allotted and sent via email. |
Important Points
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**This document is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Author :Ram Kishan Dhaker , Article Assistant , at M/s Ronak Jhuthawat & Co, Practicing Company secretary Call: +91 98874 22212 | Email: compliancerjac@gmail.com
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