When a director’s personal details change, their name, address, mobile, or email, the change must be updated in their Director Identification Number record. This is done by filing Form DIR-6 with the MCA within 30 days of the change. Samkhya handles your DIN detail updates quickly and correctly.
A Director Identification Number (DIN) carries the director’s personal particulars, and when any of these change, name, residential address, mobile number, email, or other details, the DIN record must be updated by filing Form DIR-6 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The change should be filed within 30 days, with the relevant proof attached and the form certified by a practising professional. Keeping the DIN details current matters because the DIN feeds into every company and LLP filing the person signs, and out-of-date details can cause mismatches. DIN alteration through DIR-6 is distinct from the periodic DIR-3 KYC, though both keep the director’s information accurate.
Keeping DIN details current is important:
A DIN update is needed for:
A DIR-6 filing needs:
DIR-6 is filed by:
A DIN is updated by filing Form DIR-6 on the MCA portal. The director identifies the detail to be changed, name, address, mobile, email, or other particular, and prepares the relevant proof, such as an updated identity or address document. The form is completed with the new details, the proof is attached, and it is certified by a practising professional and signed with the director’s digital signature. It is filed within 30 days of the change. On approval, the MCA updates the DIN master data, and the new details flow through to the company and LLP records linked to that DIN.
For the Update:
Supporting:
Updating a DIN follows a clear sequence:
Updating your DIN with Samkhya Corporate Services is simple. Just follow these easy steps:
From there, our team prepares the form, the proof, and the filing.
Once the DIN is updated:
Filing Form DIR-6 to update DIN details carries only a nominal fee, with professional charges separate, and it is not a tax. The discipline is the 30-day window: the change should be filed within 30 days of it occurring, and the supporting proof must match the new detail, as a mismatch is the usual reason for a query. Keeping the DIN current is important beyond the rule itself, because the DIN underlies every filing the director signs across all their companies and LLPs; stale details, an old address or a changed name, can cause mismatches and rejections. A prompt DIR-6 keeps the director’s record and all linked filings consistent.
| Feature | Detail |
| Form | DIR-6, for DIN changes. |
| When | On change of name, address, or contact. |
| Timeline | Within 30 days of the change. |
| Proof | Document supporting the new detail. |
| Certification | By a practising professional. |
| Effect | Updates all linked records. |
What is DIN alteration?
It is the updating of a director’s personal details, name, address, mobile, or email, in their Director Identification Number record by filing Form DIR-6.
When is DIR-6 filed?
DIR-6 is filed when a director’s particulars change, within 30 days of the change, with the relevant proof attached.
How is DIN alteration different from DIR-3 KYC?
DIR-6 changes the DIN particulars when they change, while DIR-3 KYC is the periodic verification of the director’s details; both keep the record accurate.
What proof is needed?
The proof depends on the change, for example, an updated address proof for an address change, or a supporting document for a name change.
Does the change affect company records?
Yes. Once the DIN is updated, the new details flow through to all the company and LLP records linked to that DIN.
Is there a fee for DIR-6?
DIR-6 carries only a nominal government fee, with professional charges separate, and should be filed within 30 days of the change.
