Application & Allotment of DIN to a proposed Director of a company – Procedure Companies Act 2013

Director Identification Number (DIN) means an identification number allotted by the Central Government to any individual, intending to be appointed as director or to any existing director of a company, for the purpose of his identification as a director of a company.[Rule 2(d) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014].

The following procedure is to be followed for application and allotment of DIN [Section 153 to 158 and Rule No. 9 to 12 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014]-

1. Ensure that the applicant obtains a Digital signature Certificate (DSC) before applying DIN.

2. Following documents/details are required for obtaining DIN:

• Copy of PAN card as ID Proof (For Indian Nationals)
• Copy of Passport as ID Proof (For Foreign Nationals & Non Resident Indians)
• Copy of Passport/Driving License/Voter Identity card/Electricity Bill/ Telephone Bill, Bank account Statement or Aadhaar as Address Proof (not more than 2 months old in case of Indian nationals and not more than 1 year old in case of Foreign nationals)
• Copy of latest passport size photograph
• Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Educational Qualification & present occupation of Applicant
• Phone No. & E-mail id of Applicant
•  Copy of verification by the applicant as per eForm No. DIR-4

3. Make an application electronically with the Central Govt. in E-Form No. DIR-3 for Allotment of Director Identification Number along with such fees as provided in the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014. [Sec. 153 and Rule 9(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014]

4.  E-Form DIR-3 shall have the following as attachments:

• Photograph in JPEG Format
• Proof of Identity
• Proof of residence
• Declaration in Form No. DIR-3A, if applicable. [In case the name of a person does not have a last name, then his or her father’s or grandfather’s surname shall be mentioned in the last name along with the declaration in Form No. DIR-3A (Rule 9(4) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014)]