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Qualified Chartered Accountants & Company Secretaries · Updated Jun 2026 · 6-8 min read
What is DIR-3 KYC (Director KYC)?
DIR-3 KYC is the annual KYC update for every individual with a DIN — whether currently a director or not. Due: 30 September every year.
First-time: DIR-3 KYC (e-form with documents). Subsequent (unchanged details): DIR-3 KYC-WEB with OTP.
Quick facts
| Governing Act | Companies Act, 2013 |
| Relevant Section | Rule 12A |
| Form Reference | DIR-3 KYC |
| Filing Authority | RoC / MCA |
| Typical Timeline | 1-2 working days |
| Professional Fee | ₹499 onwards |
| Government Fee | Nil (if on time) |
| Late filing penalty | ₹5,000 + DIN deactivation |
Who needs this filing?
- Every individual holding a DIN
- Disqualified directors also must complete KYC
- Foreign directors with DIN
Step-by-step process
Document check
PAN, Aadhaar, passport (if foreign), current address proof, photograph.
Form preparation
First-year: DIR-3 KYC with docs. Subsequent: KYC-WEB if unchanged.
OTP verification
Validate mobile and email with OTP.
Professional certification
CA/CS/CMA certifies (first-year DIR-3 KYC).
Submit on MCA
Upload form. Acknowledgment generated. DIN remains Active.
Documents required
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Passport (mandatory if foreign national)
- Permanent + present address proof
- Personal mobile and email for OTP
- Photograph
- DSC of individual
Detailed fees breakdown
| Item | Amount |
|---|
| Professional fee | ₹499 |
| Govt fee (on-time) | ₹0 |
| Govt fee (late — DIN reactivation) | ₹5,000 |
Note: Government fees vary by state and are payable separately at actuals. Stamp duty depends on registered office state. Professional fees shown are indicative.
Key advantages
- Keeps DIN active — can be appointed to any company
- Avoid ₹5,000 reactivation fee
- Compliance signal for creditworthiness
Frequently asked questions
Due date?
30 September every year. Applies to anyone who held DIN on or before 31 March of same year.
Missed deadline?
DIN marked "Deactivated due to non-filing". Cannot be director or sign filings until reactivated with ₹5,000 fine.
DIR-3 KYC vs KYC-WEB?
KYC is full e-form for first-time or changed details. KYC-WEB is simpler web form if details unchanged.
Not a director anymore — still need KYC?
Yes. As long as DIN is allotted. To stop the recurring requirement, formally surrender DIN via DIR-5.
Without DSC?
KYC-WEB needs only OTP. First-time DIR-3 KYC needs DSC of applicant.
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