CIN Verification API for KYB & Corporate Due Diligence
Verify Company Identification Numbers (CIN) instantly — fetch company name, registration number, incorporation date, directors, and status from Ministry of Corporate Affairs records.
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Overview
The CIN Verification API enables businesses to validate Company Identification Numbers against MCA records. Use it for KYB workflows, corporate due diligence, vendor verification, and compliance checks.
What Can You Verify With CIN Verification API?
Key details returned across all CIN Verification API endpoints, ready to power your KYC and onboarding workflows.
Company Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN submitted in the request, echoed back for confirmation.
Company Name
MCA-registered legal name of the company.
Registration Number
Numeric company registration number assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
Incorporation Date
Date the company was incorporated, in YYYY-MM-DD format.
CIN Status
Current status of the CIN as recorded by MCA — e.g. Active, Strike-Off, Dormant, Under Liquidation.
Incorporation Country
Country in which the company was incorporated.
Director Details
List of directors of the company as registered with MCA.
Name
Full legal name of the director.
Din
Director Identification Number (DIN) allotted by MCA.
Designation
Role/designation of the director at the company.
CIN Verification API Flow – Sample Request and Response
Send simple inputs. Get rich, verified data in seconds.
Verify Company Identification Numbers (CIN) against MCA records — returns company name, incorporation details, directors, and CIN status.
Key Features
Everything you need to integrate and scale
Real-Time CIN Validation
Verify CIN details instantly with structured responses including company name and status.
Director Information
Fetch director details including name, DIN, designation, and date of birth.
Incorporation Details
Returns registration number, incorporation date, and country of incorporation.
Status Verification
Confirms whether the company is active, struck-off, dormant, or under liquidation.
Who Should Use This API?
Primary Use Cases
How to Integrate
Get started in minutes with our simple integration process
- 1
Sign Up
Create an account on Connect App and get your sandbox credentials.
- 2
Submit KYC
Complete your KYC verification process by submitting the required documents.
- 3
Integrate API
Use our comprehensive documentation to integrate the APIs.
- 4
Test in Sandbox
Test your integration thoroughly in our sandbox environment.
- 5
Go Live
Start verifying CINs in production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I verify LLPs with this API?+
CIN is specific to companies registered under the Companies Act. LLPs use LLPIN — contact us for LLP verification availability.
What details are returned?+
The API returns company name, CIN, registration number, incorporation date, CIN status, email, incorporation country, and an array of director details (name, DIN, designation, and date of birth).
How fast is CIN verification?+
Verification is real-time with sub-second response times.
Is director information included?+
Yes. The API returns director details including name, DIN, designation, and date of birth for all directors listed in MCA records.
Are all fields available for every CIN?+
No. Field availability may vary by MCA record, company type, data availability, and partner configuration. Your integration should handle unavailable or missing fields programmatically.
Can the API handle high volumes?+
Yes. The API is designed to handle large-scale volumes reliably without performance degradation.
How does API authentication work?+
Every API call is secured with one-time-use tokens generated using asymmetric cryptography. After signing up, you will receive your developer-key and secret-key for both UAT and production environments, which you can use to generate tokens for authenticating your API requests.
How are errors and failures reported?+
Every response includes a status code and a human-readable message. Failed requests return specific error codes indicating the reason, so you can handle each case programmatically.
Is there a sandbox environment for testing?+
Yes. A full sandbox environment is available immediately on signup. You can test your integration end-to-end before going live — no commitment required.
How is API usage billed?+
Usage is billed per successful API call with no minimum commitment. Volume-based pricing tiers are available — contact our team for detailed rates.
How do I get started?+
Sign up on Connect App, submit the required documents, integrate the REST API using our sandbox environment, and go live.
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