The Full Form of DPIN is‍ Designated Partner Identification Number.

The concept of LLPs has been introduced by Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. Unlike in normal partnership, it allows the partners to have limited liability to the extent of their shares in the firm. Basically, it is a blend form of a company and a general partnership but not the same level of rigidness or compliance as in company. LLPs are required to have a minimum of two Designated Partners at a time.  

Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN) is a registration number allotted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Government of India) to any person who wishes to be appointed as a Designated Partners of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). In other words, every Designated Partners in an LLP is assigned  

Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN). DPIN is an evidence of legal validity to a Designated Partner. Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN) is similar to Director Identification Number (DIN) and may be used interchangeably.

Obtaining consent of other existing partners and Class 2 digital signature are essential requirements for becoming Designated Partner. 

Following documents must be submitted for obtaining DPIN.

Attested/Certified copy of:

• The identity proof containing a self-photograph, his date of birth, the name of the father/husband etc.
• Residential proof

In case applicant is a nominee of the body corporate, copy of his/her authorisation on the letter-head of body corporate must be attached. Details such as the name and address of the individual must be specified. If the applicant is a foreign national, copy of the valid passport must be attached.

Important Notes:

The following authorities have the power of attestation/certification:

• Gazetted officer (appointed by Central/State Government)
• Notary
• Company Secretary or Chartered Accountant or Cost and Works Accountant, possessing a certificate of practice under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, Chartered Accountants Act, 1949; and the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959