How DIN Reactivation works
Step 1: Check DIN status on MCA21
Timeline: Day 0-1
- DIN status verified on MCA portal.
- Years of outstanding DIR-3 KYC identified.
- Total late fee calculated: Rs. 5,000 per missed year.
Milestone: Outstanding years confirmed
Step 2: File all pending DIR-3 KYC
Timeline: Day 1-5
- DIR-3 KYC filed for each outstanding year by Ollvy CS.
- Aadhaar OTP required for each year's filing.
- Rs. 5,000 government late fee per year.
Milestone: All KYC filings cleared
Step 3: DIR-3C reactivation application
Timeline: Day 5-7
- Reactivation form (DIR-3C) filed with MCA.
- Includes all cleared KYC references.
Milestone: DIR-3C submitted
Step 4: DIN reactivated
Timeline: Day 7-10
- DIN status changed to Active on MCA21.
- All directorial signing authority and MCA filing access restored.
- Every company where you are a director is unblocked.
Milestone: DIN active
Everything included in DIN Reactivation
All pending DIR-3 KYC filed
Every missed year of DIR-3 KYC filed with Rs 5,000 late fee per year. Ollvy CS handles each year separately.
Without Ollvy: Filed for wrong years - DIN stays deactivated, Rs 5,000 wasted
With Ollvy: Every missed year identified and filed in one go
DIN reactivated on MCA portal
DIR-3C reactivation application filed after all pending KYC is cleared. DIN status moves to Active within 1-2 working days.
All directorships unblocked
Every company where you hold a directorship can now file annual returns, director changes, and share transfers again.
What could go wrong with DIN Reactivate
All companies blocked
- A deactivated DIN blocks MCA filing for every company where you are a director.
- AOC-4, MGT-7, and all other forms cannot be signed or filed.
- Rs. 100/day penalties accrue on those companies too.
Rs. 5,000 per year - non-negotiable
- Government late fee of Rs. 5,000 per missed year of DIR-3 KYC.
- 3 years missed = Rs. 15,000. Cannot be reduced or waived.
Aadhaar-linked mobile must be active
- DIR-3 KYC requires Aadhaar OTP for each year's filing.
- If mobile linked to Aadhaar is inactive, update at an Aadhaar centre first.
- Ollvy CS checks this before starting.
Frequently asked questions about DIN Reactivation
Why was my DIN deactivated?
DINs deactivate automatically on October 1 when DIR-3 KYC is not filed by September 30. Automated MCA process - no notice sent.
Late fee?
Rs. 5,000 per financial year of missed KYC. Fixed government fee, cannot be waived. 2 years = Rs. 10,000. 3 years = Rs. 15,000.
How long?
10 working days from when Ollvy CS receives documents and completes Aadhaar OTP verifications.
Does it fix all companies?
Yes. DIN is a single identifier across all directorships. Reactivating it restores signing authority and filing access everywhere.
Can I prevent this?
File DIR-3 KYC by Sep 30 every year. Takes 15 minutes. If mobile and email verified on MCA, use DIR-3 KYC-Web - 2 minutes, no fee.
DIN Reactivation
DIN deactivated? All pending DIR-3 KYC filed. DIN active in 1-2 working days.
Guaranteed by 5 Jun
THE PROCESS
How Ollvy handles your DIN Reactivation
Step 1: Check DIN status on MCA21
DIN status verified on MCA portal. Years of outstanding DIR-3 KYC identified. Total late fee calculated: Rs. 5,000 per missed year.
Milestone: Outstanding years confirmed
Step 2: File all pending DIR-3 KYC
DIR-3 KYC filed for each outstanding year by Ollvy CS. Aadhaar OTP required for each year's filing. Rs. 5,000 government late fee per year.
Milestone: All KYC filings cleared
Step 3: DIR-3C reactivation application
Reactivation form (DIR-3C) filed with MCA. Includes all cleared KYC references.
Milestone: DIR-3C submitted
Step 4: DIN reactivated
DIN status changed to Active on MCA21. All directorial signing authority and MCA filing access restored. Every company where you are a director is unblocked.
Milestone: DIN active
Check DIN status on MCA21
- DIN status verified on MCA portal.
- Years of outstanding DIR-3 KYC identified.
- Total late fee calculated: Rs. 5,000 per missed year.
Outstanding years confirmed
WHAT YOU GET
Everything included
All pending DIR-3 KYC filed
Every missed year of DIR-3 KYC filed with Rs 5,000 late fee per year. Ollvy CS handles each year separately.Others
Filed for wrong years - DIN stays deactivated, Rs 5,000 wasted
Ollvy
Every missed year identified and filed in one go
DIN STATUS
Reactivated. All company filings unblocked.
DIN reactivated on MCA portal
DIR-3C reactivation application filed after all pending KYC is cleared. DIN status moves to Active within 1-2 working days.All companies where you hold a directorship unblocked
All directorships unblocked
Every company where you hold a directorship can now file annual returns, director changes, and share transfers again.We file correctly.
Not just on time.
Others
Documents taken as-is. Query or rejection? Your problem.
Ollvy
Every document reviewed before filing. Mismatches and format issues caught upfront.
NEXT STEPS
What DIN Reactivate unlocks
Services that become available or mandatory after completion.
Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC Web)
Triennial filing. Next due Jun 30, 2028.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
What customers say about DIN Reactivate
Missed KYC for 2 years. Penalty explained before starting, both years sorted in one go, back to active in 8 days.
- Ashok Mehta
They flagged a phone number issue before starting so we could fix it first. Saved days of going back and forth mid-process.
- Swetha Gopalakrishnan
3 companies, all blocked because of my DIN. Filed KYC for both missed years and DIN was active again in 2 days. All three companies could file again.
- Rajiv Tandon
| Document | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Director PAN card | Yes | For identity verification |
| Director Aadhaar card | Yes | OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile - must be active |
| Mobile linked to Aadhaar | Yes - must be active | OTP required for each year's director KYC filing |
| Email address | Yes | For email OTP verification |
| Passport photo | Yes | Current photo for KYC filing |
| Director ID number | Yes | The deactivated Director ID to be restored |
Your documents are encrypted, visible only to your assigned professional, and deleted 90 days after your order closes.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Government fees
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Director KYC late fee (per year) | Rs. 5,000 | Fixed government fee; paid per financial year of missed KYC |
| Reactivation form | Included in KYC late fee | No separate filing fee for the reactivation form |
| Example: 1 year missed | Rs. 5,000 total | |
| Example: 2 years missed | Rs. 10,000 total | |
| Example: 3 years missed | Rs. 15,000 total |
RELATED GUIDES
Deep-dive guides on DIN Reactivate
Written by the same Ollvy CA team. Linked sources, updated when regulations change.
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