WHO HAS TO FILE e-FORM DIR-3 KYC?
As per MCAs announcement, any director who has been allotted a DIN on or before 31st of March 2022 and whose DIN is in approved status, will have to submit his KYC details to the MCA. It is a mandatory compliance requirement for all directors.
WHAT IS DIRECTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER?
DIRECTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER is a unique identification number. This is a one-time process for any person who wants to be a director in one or more companies.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
The following documents are required for filing your DIR 3 -KYC form:
- Permanent Account Number (PAN)
- Voters Identity card/ Driving License
- Passport (mandatory if DIN holder is a foreign national)
- Aadhaar card
- Personal Mobile and
- Personal Email Address
- Digital Signature of director (applicant)
The above-mentioned documents need to be attested from Practicing Professionals like CA, CS or Cost Accountants. In the case of Foreign Nationals, documents need to be apostille/ attested by the prescribed authority.

WHAT HAPPENS IF KYC IS NOT FILED WITHIN THE DUE DATE SPECIFIED?
In case, the director who is supposed to file the e-Form does not file it by the end of the due date, the department will mark the DIN of such director as ‘Deactivated’ with the reason of ‘Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’.
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How do I verify my Director’s KYC?
- Login to MCA Website using Username and Password.
- Select MCA Service → DIN Services → DIR-3-KYC-Web.
- Enter the DIN of the concerned person.
- Pre-filled mobile number and Email ID shall appear.
- Click on send OTP.
- Enter OTP for Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Click on verify OTP*.
FAQs
Question:- Time period for validity of OTP?
Answer:- OTP sent on email and Mobile shall be valid for 15 minutes.
Question:-If foreign director resident in Indian can use Indian Mobile No.?
Answer:-Yes, if a foreign director is resident in India, can use Indian Mobile No.
Question:-What is due date of DIR-3 KYC?
Answer:-Due date of filing of DIR-3KYC is 30th April 2020
Question:-Whether DIRECTOR KYC is mandatory for Disqualified directors?
Answer:- Yes, this procedure is mandatory for Disqualified directors too.
Question:-What is the late fees of filing DIR-3KYC after the due date
Answer:-The late fees of filing DIR-3KYC is Rs. 5000.
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