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What is DIN and How to Find Director Information

Understand DIN (Director Identification Number), how directors are identified in India, and how to look up director details using DIN on NewCompanyAlert.

NewCompanyAlert Team

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What is DIN?

DIN stands for Director Identification Number. It is a unique 8-digit number assigned by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to every individual who is appointed as a director of an Indian company.

DIN was introduced under Section 153 of the Companies Act, 2013 to create a centralized database of all directors in India.

Why is DIN Important?

  • Unique identity — Each director gets one DIN for life, regardless of how many companies they direct
  • Transparency — Tracks all directorships held by an individual across companies
  • Compliance — Required for all director-related filings with MCA
  • Due diligence — Verify director credentials before partnerships or investments

    • How to Search Directors by DIN

    On NewCompanyAlert, you can search any director by DIN or name:

  • Go to the DIN Search page
  • Enter the 8-digit DIN or director's name
  • View director details, associated companies, and contact information

    • What Information Can You Find?

  • Full name, gender, and nationality
  • All associated companies with their CIN
  • Contact details (email, phone — unlockable with credits)
  • Permanent and present address (unlockable)

    • How to Apply for DIN

    If you're being appointed as a director, you need to apply for DIN through:

  • SPICe+ form (for new company incorporation)
  • DIR-3 form (for existing companies)

    • The application is processed by MCA and a unique 8-digit DIN is assigned.

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