Director KYC — DIR-3 KYC.
Check the director’s DIN and KYC status, then review the applicable periodic KYC or update route.
The right support.
With the details in view.
Check the DIN holder’s current KYC position before choosing a periodic filing, particulars update or reactivation route. The framework moved from annual to a three-year KYC cycle from 31 March 2026. We review filing history and current portal requirements so outdated annual-filing assumptions do not drive the engagement.
First, establish what applies
Company, LLP and proprietorship obligations differ. Filing requirements can continue even when a company or LLP has no revenue; audit and governance rules must be assessed separately.
What the scoped work can cover
- DIN status and current KYC-route assessment
- Reviewed KYC/update evidence and submission record
- Status verification and next-review handover
The documents.
A clearer starting point.
Use this as a preparation list for the initial review. The final checklist is confirmed against the applicant, service route, location and current authority requirements.
- 01
DIN and prior KYC acknowledgements/status records
- 02
PAN/passport and current identity information as applicable
- 03
Current residential address proof for any proposed change
- 04
Director-controlled personal mobile and email readiness
- 05
Evidence of changed particulars and effective date
- 06
Valid DSC readiness where required; keep token PINs and OTPs private
Share sensitive records only through an agreed secure channel after the engagement is confirmed. Do not send passwords, OTPs or signing keys.
One step.
Then the next.
A clear sequence, with room to resolve the details that are specific to your business.
- 01
Review DIN history
Check allotment, last KYC, current status and the applicable periodic cycle.
- 02
Identify required updates
Separate scheduled KYC from changes in personal particulars or reactivation.
- 03
Prepare current portal action
Review identity consistency and arrange the required director authentication/certification.
- 04
Verify the outcome
Retain the acknowledgement and confirm the resulting DIN/KYC status.
Scope, fees and timing are agreed after review. Document readiness, professional review and any authority queries affect the schedule. Statutory charges, testing, execution and other third-party costs are identified where relevant.
Keep the next
responsibility in view.
Record the verified next KYC review point, monitor changes in personal particulars separately and keep director authentication and signing credentials secure.
Explore obligations beyond your core businessGood questions.
Useful answers.
01Is DIR-3 KYC still an annual filing?+
The framework changed to a three-year cycle effective 31 March 2026. Review the DIN’s history and current rules to establish its next requirement.
02Can personal detail changes wait for the next periodic KYC?+
Do not assume so. Changes have their own update requirements and should be reviewed when they occur.
03Should the adviser use their own mobile number?+
Use the director’s personal contact details and keep verification factors under the director’s control.