DIR-3 KYC is an annual compliance requirement for all directors holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) in India. Under the Companies Act, 2013, every DIN holder must file DIR-3 KYC or DIR-3 KYC-Web by September 30th each year to keep their DIN active. A Digital Signature Certificate is required for the form filing route. Failure to comply deactivates the DIN and attracts a penalty.

DIR-3 KYC vs DIR-3 KYC-Web

  • DIR-3 KYC (Form): Full form filing required for first-time KYC (new DIN holders) or after reactivation. This route requires the director's personal Class 3 DSC AND certification by a practising CA or CS using their DSC.
  • DIR-3 KYC-Web: Simplified annual renewal for directors who have already filed the full form once. Uses OTP-based Aadhaar and mobile verification — no DSC required for this route.
  • If a director's DIN has been deactivated (due to missed KYC), the full DIR-3 KYC form (with DSC) is required for reactivation, plus a Rs 5,000 penalty fee.

DSC Requirements for DIR-3 KYC Form Filing

  • Director's DSC: Class 3 Individual DSC in the director's personal name (not Organisation DSC)
  • Certifying Professional's DSC: A practising CA or CS must certify the form using their own Class 3 DSC
  • Both DSCs must be registered on the MCA portal before filing
  • The director's DIN number must be linked to their DSC in the MCA system
  • Documents required: Director's Aadhaar, PAN, mobile number, email, passport (for foreign directors)

Step-by-Step DIR-3 KYC Filing with DSC

  • Download Form DIR-3 KYC from mca.gov.in
  • Fill in all required details: DIN, name, nationality, date of birth, address, PAN, Aadhaar, contact info
  • Attach required supporting documents
  • Director signs the form using their Class 3 DSC
  • CA or CS certifies and signs using their professional Class 3 DSC
  • Upload the fully signed form on the MCA portal before the deadline
  • Successful filing generates an SRN — DIN remains active for the next year

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Director's Class 3 DSC issued in 24 hours. Don't let your DIN get deactivated — file before September 30th.

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DIR-3 KYC is a hard annual deadline — a deactivated DIN affects all companies where the director is an officer of record and can trigger regulatory complications. We recommend completing your DIR-3 KYC in August every year. If your DSC has expired and the deadline is approaching, contact us immediately — we can issue a new DSC within 24 hours.