DIN eKYC (DIR-3 KYC) Filing Online

DIN eKYC through Form DIR-3 KYC Web keeps your Director Identification Number active. Since 31 March 2026 it is filed once every third financial year, by 30 June, and not every year by 30 September.

Government fee, on time: Nil
Late filing or reactivation: ₹5,000
StampMitra fee, one director: ₹999 professional fee

What DIR-3 KYC is and what changed in 2026

A Director Identification Number (DIN) is allotted under sections 153 to 158 of the Companies Act, 2013. Every individual who holds an approved DIN has to keep their KYC details current with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The rule is Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Who has to file

The duty sits with the individual who holds the DIN, not with the company.

Current directors
Designated partners of an LLP
Directors who have resigned
Not covered
Easily confused forms

Three reasons to file DIR-3 KYC Web

The documents and certification you need depend on which one applies.

Periodic KYC
Update of details
Reactivation

Government fees

Fees come from the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2026, notified on 21 April 2026.

Periodic KYC filed by the due date: Nil
Late periodic KYC, or reactivation of a deactivated DIN: ₹5,000
Change of mobile, e-mail or address: About ₹500 per filing
StampMitra professional fee, one director: ₹999

Documents and details you need

For periodic KYC with no change, there is nothing to upload.

Your DIN
Access to your registered mobile and e-mail
PAN

How the filing works

Due dates and the three-year cycle

For a DIN that already has KYC on record, we check the DIN status on the MCA portal and tell you your exact window before filing.

Periodic KYC: On or before 30 June after every third consecutive financial year
DIN allotted by 31 March 2025, KYC filed in FY 2025-26: 1 April to 30 June 2028
Change of mobile, e-mail or address: Within 30 days of the change
Old annual rule (replaced): 30 September of the next financial year
Drafts pending on 31 March 2026: Cancelled by MCA

Work out your 30-day deadline

For a change of mobile number, e-mail or address.

What happens if you miss the date

DIN is deactivated: The status becomes "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC".

DIN is deactivated
₹5,000 to reactivate
Company filings can be affected
False statements

Common reasons a filing fails

PAN name or date of birth does not match the Income Tax database.

PAN name or date of birth does not match the Income Tax database.
The registered mobile number or e-mail is wrong or no longer works, so the OTP never arrives.
For an update or reactivation: the DSC has expired or is not registered on MCA21 V3.
The certifying professional's DSC is not registered.
A draft started before 31 March 2026 was cancelled and not refiled.
Following an out-of-date guide that still describes the annual 30 September rule.

What StampMitra does for you

Check which filing applies: We look at your DIN status and tell you whether you need periodic KYC, an update or reactivation.

Check which filing applies
Prepare and submit the form
Professional certification where required
Packages for several directors

How it works

Log in to MCA21 V3 Open Form DIR-3 KYC Web using your business or DIN user login.
Choose the purpose Select periodic KYC, update of details or reactivation.
Verify by OTP Enter the DIN and verify your existing mobile number and e-mail.
Check or update details Confirm your details, validated against PAN, and add any changes.
Attach and sign where required Updates and reactivation need proofs, your DSC and professional certification.
Pay any fee and submit Submit the form and note the Service Request Number.

Frequently asked questions

Is DIR-3 KYC still filed every year?

No. From 31 March 2026 it is filed once every third consecutive financial year, on or before 30 June. Changes to your mobile number, e-mail or address still have to be filed within 30 days.

Is the 30 September deadline gone?

Yes, for periodic KYC. The annual 30 September rule applied until 31 March 2026.

Do I need a CA, CS or CMA to certify the form?

Only for an update of details or a reactivation. Periodic KYC with no change is verified by OTP and needs no professional certification.

Do I need a Digital Signature Certificate?

Only for an update or reactivation. Periodic KYC with no change needs no DSC.

I resigned as a director. Do I still file?

Yes, if your DIN is active on 31 March of a financial year. The duty follows the DIN, not the directorship.

What is the government fee for filing on time?

Nil for periodic KYC filed by the due date. Late filing or reactivation of a deactivated DIN costs ₹5,000.

I changed my mobile number. What do I do?

File DIR-3 KYC Web within 30 days of the change, with the prescribed fee, a DSC and professional certification, and proof of the change. It does not reset your three-year due date.

What are DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC Web?

They used to be two separate forms. Since 31 March 2026 there is a single form, DIR-3 KYC Web.

What happened to drafts I started earlier?

MCA cancelled draft or pending DIR-3 KYC forms as at 31 March 2026. They have to be filed again.

How do I check whether my DIN is active?

Use the DIN status service on the MCA portal. A deactivated DIN shows "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC".

Is Aadhaar needed?

PAN and OTP verification on your registered mobile and e-mail are the core requirements. Aadhaar may be one of the proofs you attach for an update.