Director identification number is a unique number issued to existing Director or a Future Director of a Company and required for company registration. DIN and Designated Partner Identification Number can be used interchangeably. DPIN is required for registering a LLP in India. DIN typically contains all the personal information of the person becoming a Director. DIN can only be obtained by persons. DIN can be obtained by both Indian and Foreign Citizens by submitting identity and address proof. DSC is mandatory while applying for DIN. Therefore digital signature certificate (DSC) must be first obtained for obtaining a DIN.
• Director Identification Number (DIN) is of 8 digits.
• Same DIN can be used by the Director in case he changes the company.
• DIN once allotted can be used “n” number of times and days till the DIN holder surrenders it.
Whenever a return, an application or any information related to a company will be submitted under any law, the director signing such return, application or information will mention his DIN underneath his signature.