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DIN Verification API
Confirm a company director’s DIN and status.
What the DIN Verification API does
The DIN Verification API validates a Director Identification Number against the MCA record and returns the director’s name and DIN status. Use it to confirm the people behind a business during KYB.
Popular use cases
- →KYB for business loans, merchant onboarding and vendor checks
- →Verify the authorised signatory of a company
- →Director due diligence alongside the CIN and PAN Business Profile APIs
curl -X POST https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/din-basic-v1/ \
-H "X-API-Key: live_xxx" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{ "din": "00001695" }'{
"verified": true,
"din": "00001695",
"first_name": "MUKESH",
"last_name": "AMBANI",
"din_status": "Approved"
}Response fields returned by the DIN Verification API
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| verified | true |
| din | 00001695 |
| first_name | MUKESH |
| last_name | AMBANI |
| din_status | Approved |
Every field, error code and the full schema are in the DIN Verification API reference.
Call the DIN Verification API from Node.js or Python
const res = await fetch('https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/din-basic-v1/', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'X-API-Key': process.env.APISATHI_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({"din":"00001695"}),
});
const data = await res.json();import os, requests
res = requests.post(
"https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/din-basic-v1/",
headers={"X-API-Key": os.environ["APISATHI_KEY"]},
json={"din":"00001695"},
timeout=30,
)
data = res.json()DIN Verification API pricing
- → From ₹1.50 per successful call + 18% GST
- → Prepaid wallet from ₹200; no monthly fee, no minimum volume
- → Failed or timed-out calls are not charged
- → Bonus credit on recharges of ₹1,000 and above; GST invoice on every recharge
Start in four steps
- Create a free account — about a minute.
- Call the DIN Verification API with your TEST key in the sandbox, free.
- Recharge the wallet (UPI, card or netbanking) from ₹200.
- Switch to your LIVE key — the same key works for every API.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find a director’s DIN from their PAN?
Yes — use the PAN to DIN API, then verify the DIN here.
How much does the DIN Verification API cost?
The DIN Verification API on API Sathi starts at ₹1.50 per successful call plus 18% GST, paid from a prepaid wallet. There is no monthly fee or minimum volume, and recharges of ₹1,000 or more earn bonus credit. Live prices for every API are on the pricing page.
Can I test the DIN Verification API for free?
Yes. Every account gets a TEST key that calls the DIN Verification API in the sandbox at no cost and returns realistic sample responses, so you can finish your integration before adding money to the wallet.
Am I charged if a DIN Verification API call fails?
No. You pay only for successful calls. If the source is unavailable, times out or rejects the request, the amount held for that call is released straight back to your wallet.
How do I get a DIN Verification API key?
Sign up at apisathi.in — it takes about a minute — and create a key under API Keys. Use the TEST key in the sandbox, then recharge from ₹200 and switch to a LIVE key. The same key works for every API on API Sathi.
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Start using the DIN Verification API today
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