I'm not an active director anywhere - do I still need to file?

Yes. The requirement is tied to holding an active DIN, not to being an appointed director. Even disqualified directors must file KYC to keep the DIN current.

Can I use the same mobile / email I use for personal banking?

Yes, but the mobile must be linked to your Aadhaar for the OTP to deliver. Each director needs a unique personal email (cannot share with another DIN holder).

My DSC has expired. Do I renew before or after KYC?

Renew the DSC first - the e-Form is signed with the director's DSC. We can issue a new Class 3 DSC same-day if needed.

DIR-3 KYC

Annual director KYC, filed before 30 September.

Every individual holding an active DIN as on 31 March must complete DIR-3 KYC by 30 September each year. Miss the deadline and the DIN is deactivated automatically with a Rs 5,000 reactivation penalty.

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DIR-3 KYC

Every individual with an active DIN

OTP-verified mobile + email

DSC validation

DIR-3 KYC e-Form or KYC-WEB route

Late fee waiver advisory

Timeline

Same-day filing

What it is

DIR-3 KYC, explained in plain English.

DIR-3 KYC is the MCA's annual identity refresh for every DIN holder. Two filing modes exist: the e-Form (used the first year or when details change) and KYC-WEB (a quick OTP-only refresh when nothing has changed since last year). Filing late deactivates the DIN immediately and attracts a Rs 5,000 reactivation fee.

TL;DR

If you hold a DIN as on 31 March, you file DIR-3 KYC by 30 September - no exceptions, even if you are no longer a director or are disqualified.

Key terms

The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.

DIR-3 KYC e-Form

Used when details change (mobile, email, address) or for first-time KYC after DIN allotment.

KYC-WEB

Quick OTP-only refresh when nothing has changed since the last filing.

Effective date

DIN status as on 31 March; KYC must be filed by 30 September following.

Routes & scenarios

Match the situation to the right fix.

Route 1: DIR-3 KYC e-Form

Required when details have changed or for first-time KYC after DIN allotment.

Full e-Form with documents + DSC
OTP verification on mobile + email
Director's permanent + present address
CA / CS attestation

Route 2: KYC-WEB

Quick refresh when nothing has changed since last year.

OTP-only verification
No documents to upload
Completes in under 10 minutes
Mobile + email must be same as last year

The process

DIR-3 KYC - from kickoff to confirmation.

Confirm mode

We check whether you need the full e-Form or the WEB route based on prior filings.

Verify details

Mobile + email OTP, PAN-Aadhaar match and DSC validity check.

File & attest

Form attested by partner CA / CS, uploaded with DSC, SRN issued.

Acknowledge

Filing confirmation stored in your data room with a reminder for next year.

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%.

Active DIN (we verify status on MCA portal)

PAN + Aadhaar (linked)

Personal mobile number (linked to Aadhaar)

Personal email (unique to the director)

Address proof (if filing the e-Form)

Active DSC (or we re-issue)

DIR-3 KYC FAQ

Common questions, answered by partners.

Still unsure if DIR-3 KYC is right for your case? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA / CS will walk you through your specifics.

Still have questions?

Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.

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The MCA deactivates the DIN automatically. To reactivate, you file the DIR-3 KYC e-Form with a Rs 5,000 penalty. Until then, you cannot sign any MCA form or act as a director.

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