Compliance & accounting
Director Identification Number (DIN)
Get the unique Director Identification Number you need before being appointed as a director of a company in India.
A Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique number given by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to every individual who is a director of a company in India. You need one before you can be appointed, and it stays with you for life, whichever companies you join.
Why it exists
The DIN gives every director a single identity on the MCA’s records, linked to their PAN and address. This makes it easier to track who runs which companies and helps prevent people hiding behind multiple identities.
How FileMyGSTR helps
If you are setting up a new company, your DIN is usually handled as part of the incorporation. If you are joining an existing company as a director, we prepare the DIN application for you. Our team checks your documents carefully, because small mismatches in names, dates or addresses are a common reason for rejection. We arrange your digital signature, get the form certified as required and file it on the MCA portal.
What's included
- A call to understand your situation: a new company or appointment to an existing one
- Digital signature certificate (DSC) for the applicant, where needed
- Checking your documents so names, dates of birth and addresses match exactly
- Preparation and filing of the DIN application on the MCA portal
- Coordinating the professional certification the form needs
- Help responding if the application is returned for corrections
Documents usually required
- PAN (mandatory for Indian nationals)
- Aadhaar
- Recent proof of residential address (bank statement, utility bill or similar)
- Passport-size photograph
- Passport, for foreign nationals
- Personal mobile number and email address for OTP verification
The exact list depends on your business. We'll confirm it on the first call.
How it works
- 1
Talk to us
Request a quote. We will call you to understand whether you need a DIN on its own or as part of a new company registration.
- 2
Share documents
Send scanned copies of your documents. We check that the details match across all of them.
- 3
DSC
We arrange a digital signature certificate for you if you do not already have one.
- 4
Application filed
Our team prepares the DIN application, has it certified as required and files it on the MCA portal.
- 5
DIN allotted
Once the Ministry of Corporate Affairs approves the application, you receive your DIN.
Typical timeline
Depends on your case and government processing times — we will give you an estimate on the call.
Pricing
Price on request — tell us about your business and we will send a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DIN?
A Director Identification Number is a unique number allotted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to anyone who is, or wants to be, a director of a company in India. It is linked to you as a person, not to a company.
Do I need a new DIN for each company?
No. A DIN is valid for life and you use the same one for every company where you are a director. You should never apply for a second DIN.
I am setting up a new company. Do I need to apply for a DIN separately?
Usually not. For new companies, DINs for the first directors are normally allotted through the incorporation form itself. A separate DIN application is mainly for people joining an existing company as directors.
Why do DIN applications get rejected?
Common reasons include missing or expired documents, a name, father's name or date of birth that does not match the documents, documents that are not self-attested, a missing photograph, or a duplicate application. We check these details before filing.
Do I need to keep my DIN details updated?
Yes. You need to complete the director KYC requirement and update the MCA if your personal details change. Otherwise your DIN may be deactivated. See our DIR-3 KYC service.