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MCA / Company Law

DIR-3 KYC Due Date 2025-26: Annual Director KYC Filing Guide

By CA Madhusmita Padal • Updated September 2026 • 6 min read

DIR-3 KYC is the annual compliance form that every DIN (Director Identification Number) holder must file by 30 September each year. Missing this deadline leads to DIN deactivation — a DIN that goes dead means the director cannot sign a single MCA form, blocking all company filings including annual returns (MGT-7) and financial statements (AOC-4). This guide explains what DIR-3 KYC is, the two form types (full form vs web-based OTP renewal), documents needed, the late fee, and how to reactivate a deactivated DIN.

Key Takeaways

  • DIR-3 KYC due date: 30 September every year (for the financial year ending 31 March).
  • Two forms: full DIR-3 KYC (DSC + CA certificate) and DIR-3 KYC-Web (OTP only, for returning filers).
  • Government fee: ₹0 if filed on time. ₹5,000 if filed after DIN deactivation.
  • Non-filing leads to DIN deactivation — blocks all MCA form signing by that director.
  • Every DIN holder must file — even directors of dormant companies and inactive DIN holders.

What is DIR-3 KYC and why was it introduced?

DIR-3 KYC was introduced by MCA in 2018 to maintain an up-to-date database of all DIN holders and verify that their contact information (mobile, email) and identification details (PAN, Aadhaar) are current. Before this, MCA had no mechanism to verify whether the contact details of DIN holders were still valid, making it difficult to reach directors for compliance purposes or in investigations.

Every individual who holds a DIN must file DIR-3 KYC — regardless of whether they are currently active as a director, whether their company is active or struck off, or whether they are on the board of any company at all. Even a person who resigned from all directorships must continue filing DIR-3 KYC until they formally surrender their DIN.

What is the DIR-3 KYC due date for FY 2025-26?

Financial Year DIR-3 KYC Due Date Status
FY 2023-24 30 September 2024 Past
FY 2024-25 30 September 2025 Past
FY 2025-26 30 September 2026 Current
MCA often extends the deadline by a few weeks in September — check the official MCA notification before assuming an extension. Do not rely on extensions; file before 30 September to avoid DIN deactivation risk.

What is the difference between DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC-Web?

Feature DIR-3 KYC (Full Form) DIR-3 KYC-Web
Who files First-time KYC filers; those with changed details Directors who filed last year with no changes
DSC required Yes — Class 3 DSC mandatory No — OTP only
CA/CS certification Yes — required No
Document upload Yes — PAN, Aadhaar, address proof No upload needed
Time to file 1–2 days (CA preparation needed) 5–10 minutes (instant online)
Government fee ₹0 (if filed on time) ₹0 (if filed on time)

What documents and details are required for DIR-3 KYC?

For the full DIR-3 KYC form (first-time or changed details):

  • PAN card (mandatory — used as unique identifier)
  • Aadhaar card (with valid mobile linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification)
  • Personal mobile number and personal email ID (not shared with another DIN holder)
  • Address proof — Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence
  • Photograph (passport-size)
  • Class 3 DSC for signing the form
  • CA/CS/CMA certification with their membership number and digital signature

What is the late fee for not filing DIR-3 KYC on time?

Scenario Fee DIN Status
Filed by 30 September ₹0 Active
Filed after 30 September (DIN deactivated) ₹5,000 flat Reactivated after filing
Impact of deactivated DIN: A director with a deactivated DIN cannot sign any MCA forms — Form MGT-7, AOC-4, ADT-1, or any other. If the company has only one director (e.g., an OPC sole director), a deactivated DIN means the entire company’s annual filing is blocked until reactivation.

How can a deactivated DIN be reactivated?

  1. File the full Form DIR-3 KYC (DSC + CA certification) on MCA21
  2. Pay the ₹5,000 late fee at the time of filing
  3. MCA processes the reactivation — typically the DIN is reactivated within 24–48 hours of successful filing and payment
  4. Verify the DIN status on MCA21 (Director Master Data search) after reactivation
Note: Even if the DIN was deactivated for several years, reactivation requires filing DIR-3 KYC for each year it was not filed — but the late fee is a flat ₹5,000 per form, not ₹5,000 per year. One filing of DIR-3 KYC (current year) with ₹5,000 typically reactivates the DIN.

How can Tradeviser help with DIR-3 KYC compliance?

Tradeviser files DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC-Web for all directors of client companies before the 30 September deadline — and handles reactivation of deactivated DINs with the ₹5,000 late fee filing on an urgent basis.

File DIR-3 KYC Before 30 September

Tradeviser files DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC-Web for all DIN holders before the deadline — and reactivates deactivated DINs urgently when the annual return is blocked.

File DIR-3 KYC Now

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the due date for DIR-3 KYC in 2025-26?

30 September 2026 for FY 2025-26. Filing after this date triggers DIN deactivation and a ₹5,000 reactivation fee.

What is DIR-3 KYC?

The annual KYC compliance form for all DIN holders — verifying mobile, email, PAN, and Aadhaar. Must be filed by 30 September each year to keep the DIN active.

What is the difference between DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC-Web?

DIR-3 KYC is the full form requiring DSC, CA certification, and document upload — for first-time filers. DIR-3 KYC-Web is the OTP-based annual renewal for returning filers with no changes.

What is the penalty for not filing DIR-3 KYC?

No daily penalty — but the DIN is deactivated. Reactivation costs ₹5,000 (flat) when filing DIR-3 KYC after the deadline.

Can DIR-3 KYC be filed without a CA?

The full form requires CA/CS/CMA certification. DIR-3 KYC-Web (annual renewal for returning filers) needs only OTP verification — no CA required.