Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC): Annual MCA Verification Rules & ₹5,000 Penalty Warning

Director KYC (Form DIR-3 KYC) is an annual mandatory identity verification for every individual holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) under Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Who Must File DIR-3 KYC?

Every individual who has been allotted a DIN on or before March 31 of a financial year must submit Form DIR-3 KYC on the MCA V3 portal on or before September 30 of that year. This applies regardless of whether the director is actively serving on a board or if the company is dormant.

Two Types of DIR-3 KYC

1. Form DIR-3 KYC (Full e-Form): Required for first-time KYC filers or if there are changes in director address, personal email, or mobile number. Signed via Class 3 Director DSC and practicing professional.

2. DIR-3 KYC Web (Web Service): For returning directors with no changes in personal details. Completed instantly via dual OTP mobile & email verification.

What Happens if DIR-3 KYC is Missed?

If DIR-3 KYC is not completed by September 30:

- The DIN status is marked as 'Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC'. - Deactivated DIN holders cannot sign any MCA e-forms or incorporate new companies. - Reactivating a deactivated DIN requires paying a mandatory statutory MCA penalty fee of ₹5,000 per DIN.

SRI Filing completes your DIR-3 KYC / Web KYC filing with dual OTP authentication and delivers your official MCA SRN acknowledgment receipt within 24 hours.