What happens if a director's DIN is deactivated?

The DIN cannot sign any MCA form, blocking the company's/LLP's statutory filings until the DIN is reactivated by filing DIR-3 KYC with a ₹5,000 fee.

DIN eKYC Overview – Annual Director KYC Under DIR-3 KYC | NDS Avla

DIN eKYC Overview – Annual Director & Designated Partner KYC

Q: Who needs to complete DIN eKYC?

Every individual with a DIN or DPIN — whether currently active as a director/DP or not — must complete annual eKYC by 30 September.

Q: What is the difference between DIR-3 KYC and KYC Web?

DIR-3 KYC is the full form (with DSC + OTP), required in the first year or when details change. KYC Web is a simplified OTP-only process for repeat filers with no detail changes.

Everything You Need to Know About DIR-3 KYC / KYC Web — The Annual Identity Verification Requirement for All DIN and DPIN Holders

Every individual holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) or Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN) — whether they are currently active as a director or designated partner, or hold a DIN without any current appointment — must complete annual eKYC with the MCA. This process, introduced in 2018, requires DIN holders to verify their identity, mobile number, and email address with the MCA each financial year. Failure to complete eKYC by 30 September each year results in the DIN/DPIN being marked "Deactivated — KYC Pending" — rendering it unusable for any MCA filing until it is reactivated.

The DIN eKYC process has two variants: DIR-3 KYC (the full form, filed in the first year of KYC or when details change) and KYC Web (a simplified web-based verification for subsequent years where no details have changed). Understanding which process applies to a particular director is the first step to completing eKYC correctly — filing the wrong variant or missing the deadline can block the director's ability to sign any MCA form.

Our DIN eKYC Services

Annual eKYC — KYC Web

For directors and designated partners completing eKYC for the second year onwards (with no changes in mobile, email, or personal details) — completing the simplified KYC Web verification on the MCA21 portal before the 30 September deadline each year.

DIR-3 KYC — Full Form

For first-time KYC filers, or where mobile number, email, or personal details have changed since the last KYC — filing the full DIR-3 KYC form with OTP verification and DSC authentication before the 30 September deadline.

Bulk DIN eKYC for Companies

For companies and LLPs with multiple directors/designated partners, we manage the entire eKYC process for all DIN/DPIN holders simultaneously — collecting data, obtaining OTPs, filing each KYC, and delivering confirmation reports for all directors.

DIN Reactivation

For directors whose DIN has already been deactivated due to missed eKYC — filing DIR-3 KYC with a ₹5,000 reactivation fee (payable after the September 30 deadline) to restore the DIN to "Active" status.

DIN eKYC — Key Details at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Annual Deadline	30 September every financial year
Who must file	Every individual with an allotted DIN or DPIN — whether active or not
First-time KYC or change in details	DIR-3 KYC (full form with DSC + OTP)
Repeat KYC with no changes	KYC Web (web-based OTP verification)
Mobile / email verified against	Aadhaar-linked mobile and email address
Penalty for late filing (within window)	Nil — no late fee if filed before September 30
Penalty for filing after September 30	₹5,000 reactivation fee + DIN deactivated until payment
Consequence of non-filing	DIN marked "Deactivated — KYC Pending"; unusable for any MCA filing

📅 Deadline: 30 September every year. eKYC within the annual window is completely free of charge. After September 30, the DIN is deactivated and can only be restored by paying ₹5,000 — which is why timely filing each year is so important for every DIN holder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs to complete DIN eKYC — only active directors?

No. Every individual who has ever been allotted a DIN or DPIN must complete annual eKYC — regardless of whether they are currently serving as a director or designated partner. This includes: currently active directors and designated partners, individuals who resigned from all directorships but still hold a DIN, individuals who obtained a DIN in anticipation of incorporation but never became directors, and disqualified directors. If a DIN was allotted at any point, eKYC is a perpetual annual obligation until the DIN is formally surrendered.

What is the difference between DIR-3 KYC and KYC Web?

DIR-3 KYC is the full eKYC form that requires the director's personal details, Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP, email OTP, and DSC authentication. It must be filed in the first year of eKYC or whenever the director's mobile number, email address, or personal details have changed since the previous KYC. KYC Web is a simplified web-based process for directors who have already completed DIR-3 KYC in a previous year and whose personal details (mobile, email, name, address) remain unchanged — they simply verify their identity through OTPs on the KYC Web service, without needing DSC or a full form submission.

What happens to a company or LLP if a director's / DP's DIN is deactivated?

A deactivated DIN cannot be used to sign or authenticate any MCA form. If a company's director's DIN is deactivated, that director cannot sign the company's AOC-4, MGT-7, or any other statutory form — blocking the company's ability to meet its own annual compliance deadlines. Similarly, an LLP cannot file Form 11 or Form 8 if its designated partner's DPIN is deactivated. The DIN must be reactivated (by paying ₹5,000 and filing DIR-3 KYC) before any form can be submitted. This is why DIN eKYC monitoring for all directors and DPs is a critical part of corporate compliance management.

DIN eKYC Deadline — 30 September Every Year. Don't Miss It.

Our team manages DIN eKYC for directors, designated partners, and bulk filings for companies and LLPs — ensuring every DIN/DPIN stays active with zero disruption to your MCA filing capability.

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