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If you hold a Director Identification Number (DIN) in India, you must file Director KYC with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to keep your DIN active. Starting 31st March 2026, the MCA has changed this rule. Instead of filing every year, most directors now file once every three years. This guide explains the new rule, due dates, documents, fees, and the step-by-step process in plain, simple language.
Director KYC is a yearly identity check that every director must complete with the MCA. It is filed using the unified DIR-3 KYC Web form, under Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. The purpose is simple: the government wants to confirm that the person behind every DIN is real, reachable, and that their contact details (mobile number, email ID, and address) are correct.
If a director does not file this KYC on time, the MCA deactivates the DIN. A deactivated DIN cannot sign company forms, attend board meetings, or be used for any official filing, so timely Director KYC is closely linked to smooth company compliance.
Earlier, every director had to file DIR-3 KYC every single financial year. This rule has now changed. From 31st March 2026, the MCA has introduced a triennial (once every three years) filing cycle. This means most active directors only need to file routine KYC once every third financial year, by 30th June of the due year, instead of the earlier 30th September deadline.
This reform was suggested by the High Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR) to reduce the yearly compliance burden on directors. Both older versions of the form (the e-Form and the Web form) have now been merged into one single DIR-3 KYC Web form that covers routine filing, detail updates, and DIN reactivation.
Director KYC is not optional for certain categories of DIN holders. Check the list below to see where you fall.
This rule applies the same way whether you are a company director or a Designated Partner of an LLP. If you are planning a change in directorship, our guide on company director change or adding a designated partner to an LLP can help you understand the related filing requirements.
Your due date depends on when your DIN was allotted and whether you already filed KYC for FY 2025-26. Use the table below to find your situation.
| Your Situation | Next Due Date |
|---|---|
DIN allotted on or before 31 March 2025; KYC already filed for FY 2025-26 | No filing needed for FY 2026-27 or FY 2027-28 (if details are unchanged). Next filing: April to June 2028. |
DIN allotted during FY 2025-26 (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026) | First routine filing is due from April to June 2029. |
Mobile, email, or address updated later, after DIN was allotted in FY 2025-26 | Update must be filed within 30 days, but the 3-year cycle stays the same (April to June 2029). |
DIN currently deactivated due to non-filing | File the DIR-3 KYC Web form with the Rs. 5,000 reactivation fee. The transitional window closed on 31 March 2026. |
Key point: your 3-year cycle is fixed to the financial year your DIN was allotted, and an event-based update (like a mobile number change) never resets this cycle. The two timelines run independently. For a deeper look at the ROC compliance calendar that often goes hand-in-hand with KYC, see our page on annual compliance for private limited com
Keep these documents ready before you start. They must match your existing MCA records exactly.
| Filing Scenario | ROC Fee |
|---|---|
Form filed before the due date | NIL |
Form filed after the due date, or to reactivate a deactivated DIN | Rs. 5,000 |
DIR-3 KYC filed anytime for a change in detail | Rs. 5000 per filing |
Missing the 30th June deadline leads to automatic DIN deactivation under Rule 11(2). A deactivated DIN stops you from signing any MCA form, including annual returns, so the Rs. 5,000 penalty is usually far smaller than the disruption it causes to ongoing filings.
| Parameter | Before March 2026 | From 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Filing frequency | Every financial year | Once every 3rd financial year |
Due date | 30 September | 30 June |
Change in mobile, email, address | Through the applicable form | Within 30 days via DIR-3 KYC Web |
Form structure | Two separate forms (e-Form and Web) | One unified DIR-3 KYC Web form |
Director KYC rarely stands alone. It usually sits alongside other regular filings such as your company’s Private Limited Company Registration obligations, post-incorporation compliance requirements, and, for LLPs, LLP annual return filing. A deactivated DIN can delay every one of these filings, since most ROC forms require an active, KYC-compliant DIN to be signed. Keeping your Director KYC current is one of the simplest ways to avoid a chain of compliance problems later.
File before 30 September 2026 and stay compliant — completely free of charge. Keep your DIN active and your directorship protected.
Director KYC is a statutory check under Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Every DIN holder must verify their personal details with the MCA through the DIR-3 KYC Web form to keep their DIN active.
No. The yearly requirement has been replaced. Under the new Rule 12A(1), routine KYC is now required once every third consecutive financial year, by 30th June of the applicable year.
No, not for routine triennial filing where no details have changed. A DSC and professional certification are required only when filing to update your mobile number, email ID, or address.
Your DIN gets deactivated under Rule 11(2). A deactivated DIN cannot be used to sign MCA forms, attend board meetings, or act as a company director until it is reactivated with the Rs. 5,000 fee.
Yes. KYC compliance is linked to holding a DIN, not to active directorship. Disqualified directors and even resigned directors must continue filing KYC as long as their DIN remains active.