Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number for existing or prospective company directors in India. It is a mandatory requirement introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for e-filing of company documents. Individuals must apply for a DIN by submitting identity and residence proof documents, and can check the status of their application online. A single DIN is sufficient irrespective of the number of directorships held. Key benefits of DIN include easier detection of director offences and helping investors make informed decisions.

1. What is DIN?
Director Identification Number (DIN)
is a unique identification number for
an existing director or a person
intending to become the director of a
company.

2. What is Director Identification
Number(DIN)?
The Ministry of Company Affairs (MCA) has
launched a major e-Governance initiative (MCA
21). Director Identification Number (DIN) is a
unique identification number for an existing
director or a person intending to become the
director of a company. In the scenario of e-filing,
DIN will be a pre-requisite for filing of certain
company related documents.

3. Any individual who is a director or
intends to be a director of a company
should apply for DIN

4. What are the documents to be
attached with DIN application form?
Duly attested photocopies of the following should
be attachedA. Identity Proof(Any one)
PAN CARD
 DRIVING LICENSE
 PASSPORT
 VOTER ID CARD

5. B. Residence Proof(ANY ONE)
DRIVING LICENSE
PASSPORT
VOTER ID CARD
TELEPHONE BILL
RATION CARD
ELECTRICITY BILL
BANK STATEMENT

6. Can a user enquire about the status
of his / her DIN application?
Yes. The applicant can check the status using
“ENQUIRE DIN APPROVAL STATUS”
option available on the home page of the MCA
portal.

7. Can PAN be used as an alternative to
DIN?
No. DIN is mandatory for e-filing of forms
and documents.

8. Is DIN mandatory for directors of
Indian Companies who are not citizens
of India?????.....

9. Is DIN mandatory for directors of
foreign company having branch
offices in India?

10. Should all the directors of a company
obtain DIN?
Yes, all directors of a company must
obtain DIN.

11. Whether multiple DINs are required
for persons holding multiple
directorships?
No. Only a single DIN is required for an individual
irrespective of number of directorships held by
him. All the directorships of an individual would
be mapped in the database through that DIN.

12. BENEFITS OF HAVING DIN
The Ministry claims that with the introduction of
the concept of DIN:
Offences committed by the directors will be
immediately detected as all the 20 offices of the
Registrars of Companies (ROC) will be
networked by April, 2006.

13. It would also help in addressing the concerns
of companies vanishing after raising funds
from the public.
Investors will also get the chance to take
more informed decision by knowing the top
management of the company.

14. Time Period for getting a DIN from
MCA
The time limit to get a DIN is near about 2
to 4 hours …..