DIN (Director Identification Number) — Everything you need to know
The Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number allotted to any person who is on the post of a director or is to be appointed as a Director subsequently. It usually consists of the personal information of the director and a unique code as an identifier.
The concept of a DIN was introduced for the first time with the insertion of Sections 266A to 266G to the Companies Act, 2013. It is mandatory for all the existing and intending Directors to obtain DIN within a prescribed time limit.
Here is everything you need to know about how to obtain a DIN-
1. How to apply for a DIN?
Any person who wants to apply for a DIN will have to make an application by filling an E- Form i.e DIR-3. Once the form is filled, photograph and scanned copy of supporting documents are to attached and the digitally signed e-form is to be uploaded in mca.gov.in portal.
2. What supporting documents are required for the DIN application?
- An identity proof.
- A valid proof of residence.
- A valid proof of date of birth.
- A copy of passport in the case of foreign nationals.
- A valid proof of father’s name. Proof of father’s name is not required in the case of foreign nationals
- Affidavit in the case of single name as per the guidelines.
- High resolution photograph of the applicant.
3. Is there any fees for filling this application?
A certain amount of payment is required to be given while filling the application. Only electronic payment of the fees is allowed and no challan payment will be accepted under revised procedure of DIN allotment.
The user is required to get himself registered on the MCA Portal to obtain login id. E- Form DIR-3 will be processed only after the DIN application fee is paid.
4. What can be some causes for the rejection of the application?
There can be various reasons for which an application form can be rejected. Some of them are-
- Applicant’s name and father’s name are mentioned in abbreviated form.
- Prefixes like Mr. / Ms. / Kumari / Shri etc. are used in the applicant’s name.
- Residential proofs like bank statements and electricity bill, Telephone Bill, submitted are older than 2 months of submitting the application for verification.
- The supporting documents are not duly attested.
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This article has been authored by Geetanjali Yadav, Founding Staff at LegalNow.
