How to Change Din Details?

Any person who is a Director of a Company or Partner of a LLP is required to have a valid Director Identification Number (DIN) or Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN). DIN is a unique number, and is mandatory requirement for a company/ limited liability partnership (LLP) for filing certain eForms. All Directors or Partners of LLP having an approved DIN are required to intimate to MCA any changes to address or other details mentioned in DIN within a period of 30 days of such change. In this article, we look at the procedure for changing DIN details.

Filing Form DIR-6

Form DIR-6 can be filed electronically with the MCA to intimate of any changes to particulars stated in DIN. In many cases, Form DIR-6 is used to change the name of the applicant after marriage. In such cases, the details of PAN must first be changed before filing DIR-6, as the form validates the input from the PAN database.

Know more about PAN name change procedure. Single alphabet is not allowed in field ‘First name’ and ‘Last name’ in case applicant is Indian. ‘Middle Name’ is an optional field. You should enter it if a middle name exists on the PAN card only. Finally, it is mandatory to enter either father’s first name or father’s last name. However, in case of Indian nationals, single name shall be allowed only in case same single name is there in Income tax PAN. Hence, its very important to ensure that the PAN database is correct, prior to filing DIR-6 for changing DIN details.

Certification of Form DIR-6

Form DIR-6 must be certified by a practicing Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant or Company Secretary. The professional must also provide their membership number and attest the supporting documents attached with DIR-6.

Approval of DIN Details Change

On filing of DIR-6, a SRN is generate and provided to the user for tracking the progress of the request. If no duplicate is identified and the details match the database, an approval mail is sent to the email of the applicant and the user who has filed the eForm. In case of any discrepancies in filing of DIR-6, the application is approved or rejected after due verification by the MCA. In such cases as well, an email is sent to the applicant/user filing the form with status of the case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Director Identification Number Details Update Procedures.

A DIN (Director Identification Number) is a unique identification number mandatory for every individual who is a director of a company or a partner in a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in India. This number is required for filing certain eForms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

All directors or partners of LLPs with an approved DIN are required to intimate the MCA about any changes in their address or other details mentioned in the DIN within 30 days of such a change. Failure to do so may attract penalties.

To change your DIN details, you need to file Form DIR-6 electronically with the MCA. This form is used to intimate any changes in the particulars stated in your DIN, such as a change in name after marriage.

Yes, it is recommended to change your PAN (Permanent Account Number) details first before filing Form DIR-6, as the form validates the input from the PAN database. Ensuring that your PAN details are correct will help avoid any discrepancies during the DIN details change process.

Yes, there are certain restrictions on names while filing Form DIR-6. For Indian nationals, a single alphabet is not allowed in the 'First name' and 'Last name' fields. Additionally, it is mandatory to enter either the father's first name or last name, unless the PAN shows a single name.

Form DIR-6 must be certified by a practicing Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Company Secretary. They must provide their membership number and attest the supporting documents attached with the form.

After filing Form DIR-6, you will receive a Service Request Number (SRN) for tracking the progress of your request. If no discrepancies are found and the details match the database, you will receive an approval email at the registered email address.

If there are any discrepancies in the filed Form DIR-6, the application will be reviewed by the MCA. After due verification, you will receive an email informing you whether your request has been approved or rejected, along with the reasons.

No, you cannot change your DIN number itself. DIN is a unique identification number assigned to you, and you can only update the details associated with it, such as your name or address, by filing Form DIR-6.

Yes, directors or partners of LLPs are required to intimate the MCA about any changes in their DIN details within 30 days of such a change. Failure to do so within the prescribed time limit may attract penalties.