What is the procedure for filing Form DIR-5 for surrendering a DIN?

A person who wishes to surrender their DIN must file Form DIR-5 with the MCA. The applicant needs to provide the following details in the form:

• DIN(s) currently held by the applicant
• Reason for surrendering the DIN
• Whether the applicant will retain any other DIN
• Number of DIN(s) being surrendered
• The specific DIN(s) to be surrendered
• Digital signature of the applicant submitting the form

How to check if a person has multiple DINs?

You can verify the DIN(s) allotted to a person by visiting the MCA portal: http://www.mca.gov.in and using the DIN verification tool.

This helps ensure that a person does not hold more than one DIN before applying for a new one.

• Log in by your user ID on MCA website.
• Click on “Companies/LLPs in which a person is/was a director/Designated Partner”
• Click on Search Button in from of DIN/DPIN
• Mention the Name, Father Name and Date of Birth and search.
• MCA will display the DIN No. allotted to you.