What is DIR-3 KYC (DIN eKYC)?
Form DIR-3 KYC is an electronic form mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for updating and verifying the Know Your Customer (KYC) details of individuals holding a Director Identification Number (DIN). It must be filed annually by September 30 to keep the DIN in active status.
Failure to file DIR-3 KYC by the deadline causes the DIN to be deactivated with the status "Deactivated due to Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC". A deactivated DIN means the director cannot sign any MCA forms or perform any directorial function until the DIN is reactivated — requiring filing the overdue form plus a ₹5,000 penalty fee.
Who Must File DIR-3 KYC?
- Every individual with an Approved DIN status — regardless of whether they are currently an active director
- Disqualified directors (whose DIN is approved but they are disqualified from acting as director)
- DIN holders who have resigned from all companies — must still file annually
- Foreign nationals holding DIN as director of Indian companies
Two Forms for Annual KYC
| Form | When to Use | OTP Required |
|---|
| DIR-3 KYC (eForm) | First-time filers, or when mobile/email details have changed | Yes — mobile + email OTP |
| DIR-3 KYC Web | Annual filing when no details have changed since last year | Yes — mobile OTP only |
Details Verified in DIR-3 KYC
- Full name (as per PAN), father's name
- Date of birth and nationality
- PAN Number (validated with Income Tax database)
- Aadhaar Number (linked to mobile for OTP)
- Permanent and current address
- Personal mobile number and email (for OTP)
