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Enter the 8-digit DIN (Director Identification Number). Digits only — no letters or spaces.

DIN Verification Tool: Check DIN Status Online

Enter an 8-digit Director Identification Number to verify the DIN, see its current MCA status and find out whether the director can sign filings today. Free, no login.

DIN verification is the check that confirms a Director Identification Number is valid and shows its current status in MCA records: Approved, Deactivated or Disqualified. Enter the 8-digit DIN above to check DIN status online for free, without a login. Use the MCA link in the result to confirm before you file any ROC form, appoint a director or sign a contract.

A DIN is a unique 8-digit number issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to every person who is, or plans to become, a director of an Indian company. It is issued under Section 153 of the Companies Act, 2013, stays with the person for life and is quoted on every ROC filing that carries the director's signature.

What you see in the DIN number details result

When you verify a DIN number, the result shows:

  • Whether the 8-digit format is valid
  • The director's name as held in MCA records
  • The DIN approval (allotment) date
  • The current DIN status: Approved, Deactivated or Disqualified
  • The reason, where the DIN is deactivated
  • Companies the director is associated with, where available
  • A direct link to MCA's Enquire DIN Status page for official confirmation

How to check DIN status online: three routes

1
LegalDev DIN verification tool (this page). Type the DIN in the field above and click Verify DIN. You get the format check and the status in one step, which is the quickest way to do a DIN number check before you start a filing.
2
MCA Enquire DIN Status (official record). Go to mca.gov.in, open MCA Services, then DIN Services, then Enquire DIN Status. Enter the DIN and the captcha. MCA shows the director's name, the DIN status, the approval date and, for a deactivated DIN, the reason. It is free and needs no login. This is the route to use when a filing, a bank or a regulator wants official proof of the MCA DIN status.
3
MCA Verify DIN PAN Details. This MCA service checks that the PAN details held against a DIN match the Income Tax database. Use it when a form is rejected for a PAN mismatch. MCA displays the exact error and tells you which correction to file.

To see every director of a company along with their DINs, use View Company Master Data on the MCA portal with the company's CIN or name.

DIN status: what each result means

Status What it means What to do
Approved The DIN is allotted and usable. This is what people mean by an active DIN. The director can be appointed and can sign MCA forms. Nothing. Keep KYC current.
Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC The KYC was not filed by the due date. The director cannot sign MCA forms or be appointed to a new board, and any filing that needs this DIN is blocked. File DIR-3 KYC Web and pay the reactivation fee. See DIR-3 KYC filing.
Disqualified under Section 164 The person is barred from being appointed or reappointed as a director. Under Section 164(2) this usually follows a company's default in filing financial statements or annual returns for three continuous years, or in repaying deposits or paying declared dividend for a year or more. The bar runs for five years from the company's default. Get professional advice before the next appointment or filing.
Surrendered or cancelled The DIN was surrendered through Form DIR-5, or cancelled, for example because the person held a duplicate DIN. If you hold two DINs, keep the original and surrender the other.

DIN number format: how to read and validate a DIN

A DIN is purely numeric. Nothing else goes in the field.

Rule Detail
Length Exactly 8 digits
Characters Digits 0 to 9 only, no letters, no spaces
Leading zeros Allowed and counted as digits. 00123456 is valid, 123456 is not
Check digit None. Format alone cannot prove a DIN exists, so the status check matters
Issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs

DINs are allotted in sequence, so a higher number was allotted later. Do not use the number to guess the year. The approval date in the result is the reliable date.

Common entry mistakes: dropping the leading zeros, typing a PAN (10 characters) or a CIN (21 characters) in the DIN field, and copying a number with a space at the end. DPIN, the older number for LLP designated partners, was merged into DIN in 2011, so designated partners also use a DIN now.

DIR-3 KYC 2026: the three-year rule that decides whether a DIN stays active

Most deactivated DINs trace back to missed DIR-3 KYC, and the rule changed this year. Many pages still describe the old annual 30 September deadline.

Under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025 (G.S.R. 943(E), dated 31 December 2025, in force from 31 March 2026):

  • DIR-3 KYC is filed once every three consecutive financial years, not every year.
  • The due date is 30 June of the year immediately following the third financial year, not 30 September.
  • The old DIR-3 KYC e-form and the web service are merged into one form, DIR-3 KYC Web.
  • Every individual who holds a DIN on 31 March of a financial year must comply, including directors who have resigned but still hold a DIN.
  • A change in mobile number, email ID or residential address must still be updated within 30 days, through the same form with the prescribed fee. It does not restart the three-year cycle.
  • Routine KYC with no change needs no digital signature or professional certification. Updating details or reactivating a DIN needs the director's DSC and certification by a practising CA, CS or CMA.
Your situation Next DIR-3 KYC due
DIN allotted on or before 31 March 2025 and KYC filed for FY 2025-26 April to 30 June 2028
DIN allotted during FY 2025-26 April to 30 June 2029
DIN allotted during FY 2026-27 April to 30 June 2030
DIN already deactivated for a missed earlier deadline File now. The fee to reactivate is ₹5,000

Missing the date deactivates the DIN, and the late or reactivation fee is ₹5,000. Your DIN approval date, shown in the verification result, tells you which row applies.

Need it done for you? See our DIR-3 KYC filing service.

When to verify a DIN

  • Before appointing a director. Check the DIN status before filing DIR-12. A deactivated DIN holder cannot be appointed, so reactivate first.
  • Before a director signs a form. SPICe+, AOC-4, MGT-7 and other filings that carry a DIN get blocked if the DIN is deactivated.
  • During due diligence. Investors, lenders, auditors and vendors check that a director's DIN is approved and that the person is not disqualified.
  • After filing KYC. Confirm the status has moved back to Approved. MCA records can take a little time to update.
  • Before applying for a new DIN. Check you do not already hold one. Only one DIN is allowed per person.

DIN number search by name, and what to do if you forgot your DIN

There is no dependable name-only route, because many directors share the same name. Two approaches work in practice.

Search through the company. Open View Company Master Data on the MCA portal, search by CIN or company name, and read the director list with DINs. Then run each DIN through the tool above to confirm the status.

Recover your own DIN. Look for the MCA email that confirmed the allotment, the DIR-3 or SPICe+ acknowledgement, or the filings of any company where you are a director. MCA's Verify DIN PAN Details service works from a DIN to check the PAN, so it cannot return a DIN when you only have a PAN.

If none of these turns it up, a practising CS or CA can help trace it. Our team can also do it: free MCA consultation.

DIN verification troubleshooting

Problem Likely cause Fix
DIN not found Dropped leading zero, extra digit, letters, or a PAN or CIN typed instead Re-enter exactly 8 digits. If it still fails, check the same DIN on MCA's Enquire DIN Status page
Status still shows Deactivated after filing KYC MCA has not processed the form yet, or the form is pending Check the SRN status on the MCA portal and retry the DIN check later
Name or PAN mismatch on a filing Details in the DIN record differ from the PAN database Run MCA's Verify DIN PAN Details service and correct the field it flags
MCA page will not load or the captcha keeps failing Portal maintenance or a stale browser session Clear the cache, try another browser, or retry after a few hours

DIN-related MCA forms

Form Purpose Filed by
SPICe+ (Part B) DIN allotment during company incorporation Proposed directors
DIR-3 Application for a new DIN outside incorporation Individual
DIR-3 KYC Web Periodic KYC, update of contact details, DIN reactivation DIN holder
DIR-6 Change in a director's particulars Director
DIR-5 Surrender of a DIN DIN holder
DIR-12 Appointment, change or resignation of a director Company

Check the MCA fee schedule for the current fee on each form before you file.

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DIN Number Format Reference

0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
↑ 8 digits↑ Numeric only
Total Length Exactly 8 digits
Characters Numeric only (0–9)
Letters Not allowed
Leading Zeros Allowed (early DINs)
Example 00123456
Issued By MCA / Registrar of Companies
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Understanding DIN Number

What is DIN Number?

DIN is a unique 8-digit numeric identifier issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to every person intending to become or already a director of a company. Mandated by Section 153 of Companies Act 2013.

How to Apply for DIN

DIN is applied via Form DIR-3 on the MCA portal along with PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and photograph. DIN can also be obtained during company incorporation through SPICe+ form (Part B).

DIR-3 KYC Mandatory

Every DIN holder must complete DIR-3 KYC annually by September 30. Failure deactivates the DIN. Late reactivation costs ₹5,000 via Form DIR-3 KYC (web-based). Active DIN is essential for all company filings.

Disqualification – Sec 164

Directors of companies that fail to file annual returns for 3+ consecutive years are disqualified under Section 164(2). Disqualified directors cannot be appointed in any company for 5 years.

DIN Verification FAQs

DIN verification is the process of checking that a Director Identification Number is valid and finding its current status in MCA records. It confirms the 8-digit format and shows whether the DIN is Approved, Deactivated or Disqualified. Directors, company secretaries and investors use it before appointments and ROC filings.

Enter the 8-digit DIN in the tool at the top of this page and click Verify DIN. To confirm on the official portal, go to mca.gov.in, open MCA Services, then DIN Services, then Enquire DIN Status, and enter the DIN with the captcha. Both routes are free and need no login.

Use the free tool on this page or MCA's Enquire DIN Status service. Neither charges a fee. Enter exactly eight digits, keep any leading zeros, and check that the name and status in the result match the director you are dealing with.

Approved means the DIN has been allotted and can be used. It is the status people call an active DIN. A director with an approved DIN can be appointed and can sign MCA forms, as long as the DIR-3 KYC stays current.

A deactivated DIN is one that MCA has blocked, most often because DIR-3 KYC was not filed on time. MCA shows the reason as "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC". While a DIN is deactivated the director cannot sign MCA forms or be appointed to a new board, and filings that need that DIN are blocked.

File Form DIR-3 KYC Web and pay the ₹5,000 reactivation fee. Reactivation needs the DIN holder's digital signature and certification by a practising CA, CS or CMA. When MCA processes the form, the status goes back to Approved. LegalDev can file it for you: see our DIR-3 KYC service.

DIR-3 KYC is no longer due every 30 September. Since 31 March 2026 it is due once every three consecutive financial years, by 30 June of the year after the third year. A director who filed for FY 2025-26 next files between April and 30 June 2028. Your DIN approval date decides which cycle you are in.

No. The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025 replaced the annual filing with one filing every three years, from 31 March 2026. A change in mobile number, email ID or address still has to be updated within 30 days through DIR-3 KYC Web.

The late fee is ₹5,000. The same ₹5,000 applies when you reactivate a DIN that was deactivated for non-filing of DIR-3 KYC.

A disqualified DIN belongs to a person barred under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Under Section 164(2) this usually follows a company's failure to file financial statements or annual returns for three continuous years, or to repay deposits or pay declared dividend for a year or more. The bar lasts five years from the company's default.

A DIN has exactly 8 digits, numbers only, with no letters or spaces. Leading zeros count as digits. There is no check digit, so the format alone cannot prove that a DIN exists. You need a status check for that.

Yes. Many older DINs begin with 0 or 00, for example 00123456. Enter the DIN in full. If you drop the zeros you are left with 6 or 7 digits and the DIN number check will fail.

A name alone is unreliable because many directors share the same name. The dependable route is through the company: open View Company Master Data on the MCA portal, search by CIN or company name, and read the director list with DINs. Then verify each DIN in the tool above.

MCA's Verify DIN PAN Details service works the other way round: you enter a DIN and it checks the PAN details against it. It does not return a DIN for a PAN. To recover a DIN, look at the MCA allotment email, the DIR-3 or SPICe+ acknowledgement, or the company's master data.

Check the MCA email that confirmed the allotment, your DIR-3 KYC acknowledgements, the SPICe+ documents if the DIN came with incorporation, and the filings of any company where you are a director. If none of these works, a practising CS or CA can help trace it.

Usually the entry is wrong: a dropped leading zero, an extra digit, a letter, or a PAN or CIN typed by mistake. If the number is exactly 8 digits and still not found, the DIN may not be approved yet or may have been surrendered. Check the same DIN on MCA's Enquire DIN Status page before treating it as fake.

No. A person with a deactivated DIN cannot be appointed to a new board, and forms that use that DIN, such as DIR-12, can be blocked. Reactivate the DIN first, confirm the status is Approved, and then file the appointment.

One, for life. The same DIN is used for every company and LLP the person is associated with. Holding more than one DIN is an offence under Section 155 of the Companies Act, 2013, punishable with a fine of ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh, imprisonment up to six months, or both. A duplicate is surrendered through Form DIR-5.

Yes, the number never changes and does not expire. Its status can change, though: a DIN can be deactivated for missed KYC, marked disqualified, surrendered or cancelled.

No. A PAN has 10 characters and is issued by the Income Tax Department. A DIN has 8 digits and is issued by MCA. DPIN was the older number for LLP designated partners and was merged into DIN in 2011, so designated partners now hold a DIN.

The DIN result on this page lists associated companies where the data is available. On the MCA portal, View Company Master Data shows the directors and DINs of any company when you search by CIN. Use both to cross-check before relying on a director's profile.

Directors, company secretaries, auditors, lenders and investors. The usual moments are before appointing a director, before a director signs a filing, during due diligence on a company, and after filing KYC to confirm the status is Approved again.

The tool is free and needs no login or OTP. LegalDev never asks for Aadhaar OTPs, UPI PINs or banking passwords.

No. LegalDev is a private legal, tax and compliance consultancy and is not affiliated with any government department or portal. The tool shows information from public MCA records. For official confirmation use MCA's Enquire DIN Status page.

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