A Director Identification Number is a unique 15-digit identifier used to verify the identity of a Director. The DIN is assigned to individuals and it's linked to their personal Tax Profile. An individual can only have one Director Identification Number which can then be assigned to multiple entities.

Company Directors are legally required to obtain a Director Identification Number from ABRS starting from the 1st November 2021. The DIN  is permanently assigned to the individual Director even when such person changes Company, stops being a Director, changes name or move overseas.

For more information about Director Identification Numbers refer to the Blog posted on our website.

Applicants can submit their applications online via the ABRS website. Login is required via MyGovID.

The MyGovID credentials will automatically provide the Primary Identity proof.

The Applicant will then need to provide two of the following secondary Identity proofs:

• Bank Account Details (BSB and Account number linked to the ATO through their MyGov account);
• Notice of Assessment (lodgement date and Document ID number - this can also be found on their MyGov account)
• PAYG payment summary / STP Income Statement issued in the previous two years (Gross Income in whole dollars);
• Centrelink Payment Summary ​issued in the previous two years (Gross Income in whole dollars);
• Super Account Details where the Director made contributions within the previous 5 years (member number and Superfund ABN);
• Dividend Statement issued in the previous two years (Investment Reference Number).

Apply for a DIN Online

1. From your web browser go to the Australian Business Registry Service (ABRS) Website at: https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number
   
   è  The ABRS Website
   
   
   
   
2. Click on [Apply now]
   
   è  The Apply for your Director ID screen opens
   
   
   
3. This page provides a number of useful information on the kind of evidence you need to submit in order to verify your identity. Make sure you have the correct information at your disposal to confirm your identity, then scroll down to Step 3 - Complete your application and click on [Apply now with myGovID]
   
   è  The Link to ATO - Getting Started screen opens
   
   
   
   
4. Agree to the Terms and conditions of use and click on [Next]
   
   è  The Link to ATO - Confirm your Details screen opens
   
   
5. Confirm your details and click on [Next]
   
   è  The Link to ATO - Confirm it is your record screen opens
   
   
   
   
6. Select two Identity Proofs options to submit to the ATO
7. Based on the options selected, enter the required information to confirm your Identity
   Note: see the summary intro of this Knowledge Base article for more details on the types of Identity Information you can provide.
8. Agree to the Terms and Conditions to verify your records and then click on [Submit]
   
   è  A confirmation message is displayed
   
   
9. Click on [Continue]
   
   è  The Apply for a director identification number - step 1 of 3 screen opens
   
   
   
   
10. Review the Application Requirements and then confirm your eligibility
11. Click on [Next]
    
    è  The Apply for a director identification number - step 1 of 2 screen opens
    
    
    
    
12. Confirm your personal details and click on [Next]
    Note: your personal details must match the details saved in your MyGov account (including the email address)
    
    è  The Apply for a director identification number - Final Step screen opens
    
    
    
    
13. Click on print friendly version and save a copy of the Director Identification Number for your records
    Note: you can also retrieve your DIN by logging back into the ABRS website
14. Click on [Home]