--- title: "DIR-3 KYC — Annual Director KYC" url: https://www.anukram.in/dir3-kyc.html description: "DIR-3 KYC filing to keep your DIN active. Annual deadline: 30th September. ₹499 flat. Avoid ₹5,000 late fee and DIN deactivation. Expert-led filing." updated: 2026-10-04 source: Anukram, Hyderabad (anukram.in) license: Free to read, quote and cite with a link to anukram.in. General information, not professional advice. --- Company Compliance # DIR-3 KYC — Annual Director KYC Every director must file DIR-3 KYC annually by 30th September to keep their DIN active. Missing the deadline deactivates your DIN and attracts a ₹5,000 reactivation fee. Anukram price ₹499 Others charge ₹999 You save ₹500 [WhatsApp us →](https://wa.me/919631526999?text=Hi+Anurag,+I+need+DIR-3+KYC+filing.) ## Why DIR-3 KYC is Essential A deactivated DIN blocks you from signing any MCA document, ROC filing, or company resolution — even if the company itself is compliant. 01 ### Mandatory for All Directors Every holder of a DIN — regardless of whether the company is active, dormant, or struck off — must file DIR-3 KYC annually. No exemption. 02 ### Avoid ₹5,000 Late Fee DIN deactivated after 30th September. Reactivation requires filing with a ₹5,000 late fee — 10× the cost of filing on time. 03 ### Keep Company Filings Running Annual returns (MGT-7), financial statements (AOC-4), and other MCA filings require a valid DSC linked to an active DIN. Deactivated DIN blocks all filings. 04 ### Quick Annual Process DIR-3 KYC web form is simple — just OTP verification via linked mobile and email. Done in 1–2 working days when documents are ready. ## Legal Framework DIR-3 KYC is mandated under the Companies Act 2013 and applies to every DIN holder without exception. **Companies Act 2013, Rule 12A (Companies — Appointment and Qualification of Directors Rules, 2014):** Every individual who has been allotted a DIN must file DIR-3 KYC annually by 30th September to update personal KYC details with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. **Consequence of non-filing:** DIN is marked as "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC" after the deadline. The DIN cannot be used for any purpose until reactivated. **Reactivation:** File DIR-3 KYC after the deadline with a ₹5,000 government fee. Reactivation is processed by MCA within a few working days. **First-time KYC:** Directors filing KYC for the first time must use full DIR-3 KYC form (with DSC), not the web form. ## Filing Process DIR-3 KYC web is quick — but first-time filers and address change cases require the full DSC-based form. 1 ### Check DIN Status on MCA Portal Verify current DIN status — active or deactivated — and check if web-based KYC is available or full form is required. 2 ### Collect KYC Documents PAN, Aadhaar, personal email and mobile number linked to DIN. If address has changed, address proof and passport photo also required. 3 ### File DIR-3 KYC Web or Full Form Returning directors with no changes use DIR-3 KYC web (OTP-based, simpler). First-time filers or those with address/name changes use full DIR-3 KYC with DSC. 4 ### OTP Verification MCA sends OTP to the mobile number and email ID linked to the DIN. Both OTPs must be entered to complete verification. 5 ### KYC Acknowledged — DIN Active Acknowledgement number received on successful submission. DIN status updated to active on MCA portal within the same day. ## Documents Required Minimal documents — most returning directors need only their DIN and OTP access. - DIN number - PAN card - Aadhaar card - Personal email ID linked to DIN (for OTP) - Personal mobile number linked to DIN (for OTP) - Passport-size photograph (required for first-time KYC or address change) - Address proof (if address has changed since last KYC) - DSC (required for full DIR-3 KYC form — first-time or change cases) ## Timeline Annual deadline is 30th September. Filing takes 1–2 working days once documents are ready. Day 1 Documents Collected Day 1–2 Form Filed + OTP Verified Day 2 DIN Active — ACK Received 30 Sept Annual Deadline ## Benefits & Risks ### Benefits of Filing on Time - DIN stays active — continue to function as director without interruption - Avoid ₹5,000 late fee — file for ₹499 instead - All MCA/ROC filings remain unblocked — no disruption to company compliance - DSC continues to work — sign ROC forms, board resolutions, contracts - Mandatory compliance regardless of company activity level ### Risks of Missing Deadline - DIN deactivated automatically after 30th September - Cannot sign any company document with a deactivated DIN - ₹5,000 reactivation fee payable — unavoidable once DIN is deactivated - All pending ROC filings (MGT-7, AOC-4) are rejected with deactivated DIN - Company compliance calendar disrupted — cascading penalties possible ## Related Services [ROC Annual Filing₹1,499](https://www.anukram.in/roc-annual-filing.html) [Pvt Ltd Registration ₹2,499](https://www.anukram.in/private-limited-company-registration.html) [LLP Registration ₹1,999](https://www.anukram.in/llp-registration.html) ## Don't let your DIN deactivate. WhatsApp Anurag with your DIN number. We'll check your KYC status and file in 1–2 days. [WhatsApp us → ₹499 flat](https://wa.me/919631526999?text=Hi+Anurag,+I+need+DIR-3+KYC+filing.) > Anukram professional fee: INR 499. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are extra where applicable. Contact: WhatsApp +91 96315 26999. --- Page: https://www.anukram.in/dir3-kyc.html Contact: WhatsApp +91 96315 26999 | hello@anukram.in | Hyderabad, Telangana, India