Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
on
'Director Identification Number (DIN)'
It
is an unique Identification Number allotted to an individual who is an
existing director of a company or intends to be appointed as director
of a company pursuant to section 266A & 266B of the Companies Act,
1956 (as amended vide Act No 23 of 2006).
2. Who can
file an application for allotment of DIN ?
Any individual who is an existing director of a company or intends to be appointed as director of any company.
3. Who will allot the DIN ?
Central Government (Office of Regional Director (Northern Region), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, NOIDA).
4. What is the procedure of obtaining DIN?
The process of obtaining DIN consists of seven steps:
Step I.
Step I.
Obtain provisional DIN
The
applicant is required to fill-up and submit form DIN-1 online for
obtaining provisional DIN. Form DIN-1 is available under 'Apply for
DIN' tab on the left hand side panel under DIN' link on the homepage of
MCA portal.
Step II
Pay Din application fee
The
applicant is required to login to the MCA
portal and click on 'Pay Miscellaneous fee' link available under the
'Services' tab. Select 'DIN application fee' option and enter the
provisional DIN. Applicant can make the payment of fee by using any of
three modes of payment available on MCA portal. Form DIN-1 will be
processed only after the DIN application fee is paid.
Step III
Dispatch of DIN application
The applicant is required to take a print-out of Form DIN-1 (containing provisional DIN generated online). Fill the service Request Number (SRN) of the fee paid. Sign the DIN application form manually and paste a good resolution photograph in the space earmarked. Attach the photocopies of the 'Proof of Identity' (Attach additional proof, if 'Father's name and 'Date of Birth' is not indicated in the 'Proof of Identity') and the 'Proof of Residence' with DIN application form and tick the relevant checkbox against the document name. Get the photograph and the attached supporting documents attested from an approved authority as specified in form DIN-1. The certifying authority must mention its particulars such as Name, COP No. etc, and affix its seal/ stamp. Complete set of documents is required to be sent to MCA DIN Cell at Noida, by post, courier or hand delivery, as per convenience, within 60 days from the date of generation of provisional DIN online.
The applicant is required to take a print-out of Form DIN-1 (containing provisional DIN generated online). Fill the service Request Number (SRN) of the fee paid. Sign the DIN application form manually and paste a good resolution photograph in the space earmarked. Attach the photocopies of the 'Proof of Identity' (Attach additional proof, if 'Father's name and 'Date of Birth' is not indicated in the 'Proof of Identity') and the 'Proof of Residence' with DIN application form and tick the relevant checkbox against the document name. Get the photograph and the attached supporting documents attested from an approved authority as specified in form DIN-1. The certifying authority must mention its particulars such as Name, COP No. etc, and affix its seal/ stamp. Complete set of documents is required to be sent to MCA DIN Cell at Noida, by post, courier or hand delivery, as per convenience, within 60 days from the date of generation of provisional DIN online.
Step IV
Processing of DIN application
DIN
application is received by MCA DIN Cell. DIN application form and
attached supporting documents are scrutinized and if found in order,
the provisional DIN is approved and activated in the system. If there
is any defect in the DIN application, the provisional DIN is rejected.
It takes about a week's time to complete this process. DIN approval/
rejection letter is generated and sent by post to the applicant. The
status of application can also be tracked from the 'DIN Approval
status' tab in the DIN corner.
Step V
Intimate approved DIN to your Companies
On
approval of DIN, intimate your DIN to all the company(ies) (within a
period of 30 days from the date of approval) in which you are a
Director, in form DIN-2. Form DIN-2 can be downloaded and printed from
the 'DIN' link on the homepage of MCA portal.
Step VI
Company to intimate your DIN to ROC
After
the Director has intimated the DIN allotted to the company(ies) , the
Company(ies) is/are then required to intimate the DINs of its directors
to the ROC in Form DIN-3
within a period of seven days of receiving form DIN-2.
Step VII
Post-approval changes in particulars of DIN-1
If
there is any change in the particulars submitted in form DIN-1, File
form DIN-4 for intimating the changes in the particulars within 30
days. For instance in the event of change of address of a director, he/
she is required to intimate this change by submitting Form DIN-4 along
with the required attested documents with MCA DIN Cell.
No prefixes like Mr. / Ms. / Kumari / Shri etc should be used in filling the applicant's name.
Enter
the applicant's name and father's name in full and do not use
abbreviations, even if the ID proof contains the name in abbreviated
form. Abbreviations in the middle name may be accepted, if such
abbreviated middle name is appearing in the enclosed identity proof.
The
particulars filled in form DIN-1 should match with the details given in
the supporting documents to be submitted along with DIN application.
Any mis-match will lead to rejection of DIN application. Minor spelling
deviations in the father's name may be accepted, if such deviations do
not materially impact the name.
Yes, DIN application fee of Rs. 100/- is payable w.e.f. 1st July, 2007.
Log
in to MCA portal and click on 'Pay Miscellaneous fee' link under the
Services tab. Select 'DIN application fee' option and enter the
provisional DIN. Click submit button to make payment using any of the
three modes of payment.
8. How to enquire about the status of the payment made for Form DIN-1?
Status of the payment made for Form DIN-1 can be enquired from 'Track Payment Status' link on the homepage of www.mca.gov. in.
9. What are the documents required to be filed for allotment of DIN ?
- DIN Form-I (with provisional DIN generated) along with a high resolution photograph of the applicant and his signatures appended at the appropriate place;
- Proof of identity;
- Proof of residence;
- Certification of the photograph and the photocopies of proofs by an approved authority;
- The particulars of the certifying authority along with his seal must be clearly indicated.
10.
What information should an ID proof contain?
ID
proof must be currently valid and issued by the Central/ State
Government or Instrumentalities of state like PSUs, Public Sector
Banks, Universities recognized under the UGC Act. It should contain
following information:
- Applicant's name with photograph
- Father's Name .Date of Birth Source: DCA Porta
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