Last Updated: March 2026Reviewed by CA & CS Team · Patron Accounting LLP

DIR-3 KYC Due Date Reminder — DIN/DPIN Annual KYC

TL;DR

DIR-3 KYC is mandatory annual KYC for all DIN/DPIN holders (company directors and LLP partners). Due date: September 30, 2026. Penalty for late filing: ₹5,000 + DIN deactivation. First-time: full DIR-3 KYC form with DSC. Subsequent years: simplified DIR-3 KYC-WEB with OTP only. Check your countdown and filing status below.

DIR-3 KYC Countdown

How to Use This Reminder

The countdown automatically shows days remaining to the DIR-3 KYC deadline of September 30, 2026. If the deadline has passed, it shows days overdue with penalty information. Check your DIN status on the MCA portal under DIN Services.

CA Tip: File early — don't wait until September. The MCA portal often faces heavy traffic in the last week of September causing delays and errors. The ICAI recommends filing DIR-3 KYC by August to avoid portal congestion. Rule 12A of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014 mandates this annual filing.

DIR-3 KYC Filing Steps

First-Time Filing (DIR-3 KYC Full Form)

Login to MCA V3 portal (mca.gov.in) with your registered email
Navigate to MCA Services → DIN Services → DIR-3 KYC
Enter DIN number — pre-filled details will appear
Verify/update personal details: name, father's name, DOB, nationality
Upload documents: PAN, Aadhaar, photo, address proof
Verify mobile and email via OTP
Attach DSC (Class 3) of the director and practicing professional (CA/CS)
Submit — KYC approved within 1–3 working days

Subsequent Years (DIR-3 KYC-WEB)

Login to MCA V3 portal
Go to DIN Services → DIR-3 KYC-WEB
Enter DIN — verify pre-filled details
Receive OTP on registered mobile and email
Submit OTPs — KYC approved instantly (no DSC or documents needed)

Penalty for Late Filing

ScenarioFeeConsequence
Filed before Sep 30₹0 (Free)DIN remains active
Filed after Sep 30₹5,000 per DINDIN deactivated until filed
Multiple DINs late₹5,000 × each DINAll DINs deactivated
Not filed at all₹5,000 (accrues annually)DIN permanently deactivated, cannot sign MCA forms

Documents Required

DocumentFirst-Time (DIR-3 KYC)Subsequent (KYC-WEB)
PAN Card✔ UploadAuto-verified
Aadhaar Card✔ UploadOTP only
Passport Photo✔ UploadNot needed
Address Proof✔ UploadNot needed
Mobile OTP✔ Required✔ Required
Email OTP✔ Required✔ Required
DSC (Class 3)✔ Director + ProfessionalNot needed
Professional Certification✔ CA/CS requiredNot needed

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