This document provides a concise overview of key questions and answers relating to DIR-3 KYC filing requirements, following the recent amendment applicable for Financial Year 2026–27. All DIN holders are advised to review the updated guidelines carefully to ensure compliance.
Key Highlights
- KYC filing is now required once every three financial years.
- Any changes in address, mobile number, or email ID must be updated within 30 days through DIR-3 KYC Web.
- Deactivated DINs may be reactivated by filing DIR-3 KYC Web along with the prescribed fee.
- Form DIR-6 has been discontinued under the Act.
Questions & Answers
Q1. If a person obtained DIN in FY 2025–26, is he required to file KYC in FY 2026–27?
Answer: No immediate requirement. If DIN is obtained on or before 31st March 2026, the 3 financial years will be completed on 31st March 2029.
▶ KYC due date: 30th June 2029 i.e. (B/w 1st April, 2029 to 30th June, 2029).
Q2. If details of a DIN holder change (address, mobile, email etc.), when is KYC required?
Answer: DIR-3 KYC Web must be filed within 30 days from the date of change of details. This is mandatory and applies irrespective of the 3-year cycle.
▶ Do not wait for the regular 3-year due date when your details change.
Q3. If a DIN holder filed DIR-3 KYC in FY 2025–26, is he required to file KYC again in FY 2026–27?
Answer: No. KYC is now required once every 3 financial years. If KYC is filed in FY 2025–26 (i.e., on or before 31st March 2026), the 3-year cycle covers FY 2026–27, FY 2027–28, and FY 2028–29.
▶ KYC will be due on or before 30th June 2028 i.e. (B/w 1st April, 2028 to 30th June, 2028).
Q4. If DIN was deactivated earlier and KYC is filed now in FY 2026–27, when will next KYC be required?
Answer: For example, if KYC is filed on 15th July 2026, the 3-year cycle covers FY 2027–28, FY 2028–29, and FY 2029–30.
▶ Next KYC due on or before 30th June 2029
Q5. If a person did not file KYC earlier and DIN got deactivated, can he file KYC now?
Answer: If DIN is already deactivated due to non-filing of DIR 3 KYC and if such person file DIR 3 KYC in 2026-27 for reactivation of DIN. Then, next DIR 3 KYC date shall be FY 2029-30 i.e. April 2029 to June 2029.
▶ He can file DIR-3 KYC Web for reactivation with the prescribed fees i.e. Rs. 5,000/-.
Q6. How can a DIN holder update their mobile number and email ID in MCA records?
Answer: Mobile number and email ID can be updated through DIR-3 KYC Web. OTP verification is required as part of the process.
▶ Update within 30 days of any change via DIR-3 KYC Web.
Q7. If KYC was filed in FY 2025–26 and later the address changes, how should it be updated?
Answer: You must not wait until 2029 for address changes.
▶ File DIR-3 KYC Web within 30 days of the change.
