Procedure for Fresh Application of Director Identification Number (DIN)

Procedure for Fresh Application of Director Identification Number (DIN)

1. Introduction

A Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique number allotted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to an individual intending to become a director in an Indian company.

As per Section 153 of the Companies Act, 2013, every individual intending to be appointed as director of a company shall make an application for allotment of Director Identification Number to the Central Government in such form and manner and along with such fees as may be prescribed.

Fresh DINs can be applied through the following modes:

• Through SPICe+ (Form INC-32) during incorporation of a new company; or
• Through Form DIR-3, for appointment in an existing company (if not already allotted)

2. Modes of Fresh Application for DIN

A. Through SPICe+ (For First-Time Directors in a New Company)

If any person is not having DIN and willing to be appointed as Director in proposed to be incorporated Company, he will be allotted DIN upon incorporation of Company. In SPICe+ Form (INC-32), while filing for incorporation, DINs for proposed first directors can be applied directly within the SPICe+ form. A maximum of 3 DINs can be applied for in one SPICe+ form. Upon approval of the incorporation form, DINs are automatically generated and allotted to the first-time directors.

B. Through Form DIR-3 (For Appointment in an Existing Company)

If a person is being appointed as a director in an existing company and does not have a DIN, they must file Form DIR-3.

Procedure:

• Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
• Register on MCA V3 Portal.
• Prepare and File Form DIR-3
• Pay DIN application fee of Rs. 500 online.

3. Documents and Information required for filling Form DIR-3:

1. Name
2. Father’s Name
3. Nationality
4. Residential Status
5. Occupation
6. Education Qualifications
7. Date of Birth
8. Gender
9. Income Tax PAN
(Above Details will be verified with PAN and Copy of PAN need to be attached)
10. Aadhaar Number, if available
(Copy of Aadhaar need to be attached)
11. Voter ID Card Number, if available
(Copy of Voter ID need to be attached)
12. Driving License Number, if available
(Copy of DL need to be attached)
13. Passport Number, if available
(it is Mandatory if person is not citizen of India, Copy of Passport need to be attached)
14. Permanent Residential Address
15. Present Residential Address
16. Phone Number
17. Mobile Number
18. Email ID\
19. Address proof (not older than 2 months)
20. Photograph
21. Board resolution from the existing Company proposing appointment
22. Get the form digitally signed by the applicant, and Authorised Signatory of the Company proposing the Appointment.

Upon successful verification, DIN is generated and DIN Allotment letter is mailed to applicant by MCA.

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