How long is a DIN valid?

A DIN is valid for life - it never expires and is never transferred. It does, however, require DIR-3 KYC once every three financial years by 30 June (next due 30 June 2028 for directors already compliant) to remain active; missing it deactivates the DIN until you re-file with a penalty.

Can I hold more than one DIN?

No. An individual is allowed exactly one DIN for life, used across every company they direct. Holding a duplicate is an offence and the extra must be surrendered via Form DIR-5.

Can NRIs and foreign nationals get a DIN?

Yes. NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign nationals can all be allotted a DIN with apostilled or notarised passport and address proof (plus a visa copy for foreign nationals). Verification takes a little longer than for residents.

Do proprietors or partners need a DIN?

No. A DIN is only for directors of companies (and designated partners of an LLP, who use a DPIN). Sole proprietors and ordinary partnership-firm partners do not need one.

What does a DIN cost?

When allotted through SPICe+ at incorporation there is no separate government fee. A standalone DIR-3 application carries a ₹500 government fee. Our professional fee starts at ₹1,499 and is confirmed in your engagement letter.

Director Identification Number (DIN)

Get a new DIN - the lifetime ID every director needs.

A Director Identification Number (DIN) is the unique, lifetime identifier the MCA allots to every company director. It is mandatory before you can be appointed to a board or sign any MCA filing. For a new company, DINs are allotted inside SPICe+; for an existing company, a fresh DIN is obtained by filing Form DIR-3.

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Qualified CA / CS partners1-3 working daysBest for: Proposed & incoming company directors, NRIs, foreign nationals

Starting at

₹1,499 onwards

DIN Registration

Proposed & incoming company directors, NRIs, foreign nationals

Unique 8-digit lifetime DIN

DIR-3 filing (or via SPICe+ at incorporation)

Indian, NRI, OCI & foreign applicants

PAN + Aadhaar verification handled

Timeline

1-3 working days

What it is

DIN Registration, explained in plain English.

Under the Companies Act, 2013, every individual proposing to become a director must hold a DIN - a unique 8-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The DIN is permanent, non-transferable and stays with the individual for life regardless of how many companies they direct. A fresh DIN for an existing company is allotted via Form DIR-3 (attested by a practising professional); for a brand-new company, up to three DINs are allotted automatically through the SPICe+ incorporation form.

TL;DR

DIN = your lifetime director ID from the MCA. New company? It's allotted inside SPICe+. Joining an existing company? File DIR-3. One per person, never expires, links to your PAN.

Key terms

The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.

DIN

An 8-digit lifetime Director Identification Number allotted by the MCA.

DIR-3

The form to obtain a fresh DIN for an existing company, certified by a professional.

SPICe+

The incorporation form that auto-allots DINs to first directors of a new company.

Lifetime validity

A DIN never expires - but it needs DIR-3 KYC once every three financial years by 30 June to stay active.

Routes & scenarios

Match the situation to the right fix.

DIN via SPICe+ (new company)

For first directors incorporating a brand-new company - no separate DIN filing needed.

Up to 3 DINs allotted within SPICe+
Issued alongside the Certificate of Incorporation
No standalone government fee
PAN + Aadhaar of each director

DIN via DIR-3 (existing company)

For an individual joining the board of a company that already exists.

Form DIR-3 certified by a CA / CS / CMA
Board resolution from the appointing company
Government fee of ₹500
DIN allotted in 1-3 working days

DIN for NRIs & foreign nationals

NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign nationals can all hold a DIN.

Apostilled / notarised passport & address proof
Visa copy for foreign nationals
Slightly longer verification window
Same lifetime validity once allotted

The process

DIN Registration - from kickoff to confirmation.

Eligibility & docs

We confirm the right route (SPICe+ vs DIR-3) and collect PAN, Aadhaar, photo and address proof.

Form preparation

DIR-3 drafted and digitally certified by a practising professional, or DINs mapped into SPICe+.

Filing & verification

Filed on the MCA portal with the applicant's DSC; PAN and Aadhaar auto-verified.

DIN allotted

Your 8-digit DIN is issued, usually in 1-3 working days, and we send the allotment confirmation.

Documents required

What we'll need from you.

Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.

PAN (mandatory)

Aadhaar (mobile linked)

Passport-size photograph

Current address proof (utility bill / bank statement)

Mobile + personal email (for OTP)

Passport + visa (NRI / foreign applicants)

DIN Registration FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Still unsure if DIN Registration is right for your case? Talk to our team and we will walk you through your specifics.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your case and our team will walk through it and outline next steps.

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Yes - proposed directors must have a DIN to be named in the incorporation. For a brand-new company, up to three DINs are allotted automatically inside the SPICe+ form, so no separate application is needed. Additional or later directors apply via Form DIR-3.

Ready when you are

Let's get your DIN Registration sorted this week.

Our team will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work.

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Director Identification Number (DIN)

Get a new DIN - the lifetime ID every director needs.

Talk to our team See process

Qualified CA / CS partners1-3 working daysBest for: Proposed & incoming company directors, NRIs, foreign nationals

Starting at

₹1,499 onwards

DIN Registration

Proposed & incoming company directors, NRIs, foreign nationals

Unique 8-digit lifetime DIN

DIR-3 filing (or via SPICe+ at incorporation)

Indian, NRI, OCI & foreign applicants

PAN + Aadhaar verification handled

Timeline

1-3 working days

What it is

DIN Registration, explained in plain English.

TL;DR

DIN = your lifetime director ID from the MCA. New company? It's allotted inside SPICe+. Joining an existing company? File DIR-3. One per person, never expires, links to your PAN.

Key terms

The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.

DIN

An 8-digit lifetime Director Identification Number allotted by the MCA.

DIR-3

The form to obtain a fresh DIN for an existing company, certified by a professional.

SPICe+

The incorporation form that auto-allots DINs to first directors of a new company.

Lifetime validity

A DIN never expires - but it needs DIR-3 KYC once every three financial years by 30 June to stay active.

Routes & scenarios

Match the situation to the right fix.

DIN via SPICe+ (new company)

For first directors incorporating a brand-new company - no separate DIN filing needed.

Up to 3 DINs allotted within SPICe+
Issued alongside the Certificate of Incorporation
No standalone government fee
PAN + Aadhaar of each director

DIN via DIR-3 (existing company)

For an individual joining the board of a company that already exists.

Form DIR-3 certified by a CA / CS / CMA
Board resolution from the appointing company
Government fee of ₹500
DIN allotted in 1-3 working days

DIN for NRIs & foreign nationals

NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign nationals can all hold a DIN.

Apostilled / notarised passport & address proof
Visa copy for foreign nationals
Slightly longer verification window
Same lifetime validity once allotted

The process

DIN Registration - from kickoff to confirmation.

Eligibility & docs

We confirm the right route (SPICe+ vs DIR-3) and collect PAN, Aadhaar, photo and address proof.

Form preparation

DIR-3 drafted and digitally certified by a practising professional, or DINs mapped into SPICe+.

Filing & verification

Filed on the MCA portal with the applicant's DSC; PAN and Aadhaar auto-verified.

DIN allotted

Your 8-digit DIN is issued, usually in 1-3 working days, and we send the allotment confirmation.

Documents required

What we'll need from you.

Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.

PAN (mandatory)

Aadhaar (mobile linked)

Passport-size photograph

Current address proof (utility bill / bank statement)

Mobile + personal email (for OTP)

Passport + visa (NRI / foreign applicants)

DIN Registration FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Still unsure if DIN Registration is right for your case? Talk to our team and we will walk you through your specifics.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your case and our team will walk through it and outline next steps.

Talk to our team →

Ready when you are

Let's get your DIN Registration sorted this week.

Our team will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work.

Talk to our team Browse MCA & ROC Compliance

Get a new DIN - the lifetime ID every director needs.

DIN Registration, explained in plain English.

The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.

Match the situation to the right fix.

DIN via SPICe+ (new company)

DIN via DIR-3 (existing company)

DIN for NRIs & foreign nationals

DIN Registration - from kickoff to confirmation.

Eligibility & docs

Form preparation

Filing & verification

DIN allotted

What we'll need from you.

Common questions, answered.

Do I need a DIN before incorporating a company?

How long is a DIN valid?

Can I hold more than one DIN?

Can NRIs and foreign nationals get a DIN?

Do proprietors or partners need a DIN?

Let's get your DIN Registration sorted this week.

Get a new DIN - the lifetime ID every director needs.

DIN Registration, explained in plain English.

The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.

Match the situation to the right fix.

DIN via SPICe+ (new company)

DIN via DIR-3 (existing company)

DIN for NRIs & foreign nationals

DIN Registration - from kickoff to confirmation.

Eligibility & docs

Form preparation

Filing & verification

DIN allotted

What we'll need from you.

Common questions, answered.

Do I need a DIN before incorporating a company?

How long is a DIN valid?

Can I hold more than one DIN?

Can NRIs and foreign nationals get a DIN?

Do proprietors or partners need a DIN?

Let's get your DIN Registration sorted this week.