To get into the details of the process of checking the DIN Status, let us first understand the term DIN. The term DIN denotes “Director Identification Number” that is allotted to every Director registered under the MCA.
Under DIN Services, three options shall be presented, namely:-
- Apply for DIN
- Enquire Status
- Verify DIN PAN Details of Director
Process to check DIN Status
Here is the process mentioned that will describe the procedure of checking MCA DIN Status.
Step 1 : Visit the MCA Website by clicking on the MCA Website that will take you directly to the page of MCA.
Step 2 : After reaching the MCA site, you will the menu section on the homepage. The Menu of MCA Section contains following heading:
- Home
- About MCA
- Acts & Rules
- My Workspace
- My Application
- MCA Services
- Data & Reports
- E-Consultation
- Help & FAQs
- Contact Us
From the MCA menu, to check DIN Status select the MCA Services. After selecting the MCA Services, from the sub heading displayed as:
- DSC Services
- DIN Services
- Master Data
- LLP E-Filing
- FO Services
- LLP Services
- Company e-Filing
- Company services
- Complaints
- Document Related Services
- Fee and Payment Services
- Investor Services
- Independent Director databank services
- Track SRN transaction status,
- Address for Sending Physical Copy of G.A.R 33
- Public Search of Trademark
- LLP Services for Business User
From the subheading as under MCA Services, you need to press on DIN Services in order to come to the page displaying DIN Status.
Step 3 : Under DIN Services, if you want to check or enquire DIN Status then select “Enquire DIN Status”. If you are interested in verifying the DIN PAN details of a director, then select “Verify DIN PAN Details of Director”. And the last option is “DIN Enquire”
This was the only process that was required to search and enquire DIN. Under Enquire DIN Status, you have to mention the DIN and the details related to DIN shall be displayed. Like:-
- DIN
2. Director Name
3. DIN Status
4. Director of ACTIVE non-compliant company
If you opt for “Verify DIN PAN Details of Director/Designated Partner” then following details shall be displayed:-
- DIN/ DPIN
2. Director’s/ Designated Partner’s Name
3. Income-tax permanent account number
The third option that is “DIN Enquire” is currently unavailable. MCA Portal allows a person to check DIN Status of a company as well as for the director of an LLP. You must have heard of “DPIN” which is described as Designated Partner Identification Number. DIN is a term used for the directors of the company whereas DPIN is used for the directors of the LLP.