Instruction Kit for eForm DIR-3
(Application for allotment of Director Identification Number)
About this Document
The Instruction Kit has been prepared to help you file eForms with ease. This documents
provides references to law(s) governing the eForms, instructions to fill the eForm at field level
and common instructions to fill all eForms. The document also includes important points to be
noted for successful submission.
User is advised to refer instruction kit specifically prepared for each eForm.
This document is divided into following sections:
Part I – Laws Governing the eForm
Part II – Instructions to fill the eForm
Part III – Important Points for Successful Submission
Click on any section link to refer to the section.
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm
Section and Rule Number(s)
eForm DIR-3 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 153 of the Companies Act, 2014 & Rule
9(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification Of Directors) Rules, 2014 which are
reproduced for your reference.
Section 153:
Every individual intending to be appointed as director of a company shall make an application
for allotment of Director Identification Number to the Central Government in such form and
manner and along with such fees as may be prescribed.
Rule 9(1):
Every individual, who is to be appointed as director of a company shall make an application
electronically in Form No. DIR-3, to the Central Government for the allotment of a Director
Identification Number (DIN) along with such fees as provided in the Companies (Registration
Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
Note: Any person intending to become a director in a new Company is required to apply for the
allotment of Director Identification Number only through SPICe eform at the time of
incorporation.
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