CBIC Circular 252/09/2025: DIN Not Required for eOffice Communications — Issue Number Now Sufficient

DIN Not Required for Communications Issued via CBIC e-Office — Circular No. 252/09/2025

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued an important clarification regarding the use of Document Identification Numbers (DIN) in its latest Circular No. 252/09/2025 dated 23-09-2025. This circular provides much-needed clarity for taxpayers, tax professionals, and CBIC officials on the verification of official communications issued via digital channels.

Key Highlights of the Circular

1. No DIN Required for e-Office Communications

Communications issued through CBIC’s e-Office that carry a verifiable Issue Number will not require a separate DIN. The Issue Number itself, when verified via CBIC’s official verification portal https://verifydocument.cbic.gov.in, will be considered equivalent to a DIN.

2. Simplification of Document Verification

This change aims to reduce procedural requirements and streamline the verification process for communications issued electronically. Taxpayers and practitioners can now rely on the Issue Number as proof of authenticity without separately quoting a DIN.

3. When DIN is Still Mandatory

For communications that are:

Not sent through CBIC e-Office, or

Do not carry a verifiable RFN (Reference/Issue Number) quoting a DIN remains mandatory. Therefore, careful attention is required to ensure compliance, particularly when dealing with communications sent through traditional channels or other offline methods.

4. Enhanced Transparency and Efficiency

This initiative reflects CBIC’s continued push towards digital governance, aiming to reduce paper-based processes, minimize errors, and ensure faster verification of official communications.

5. Practical Implications for Tax Professionals and Businesses

Tax consultants and companies can now verify e-Office communications online using the Issue Number without worrying about DIN.

Helps in reducing administrative delays in processes such as appeals, compliance submissions, and other CBIC-related filings.

Promotes greater reliance on digital documentation, aligning with CBIC’s e-governance objectives.

How to Verify CBIC e-Office Communications

1. Visit the CBIC verification portal: https://verifydocument.cbic.gov.in

2. Enter the Issue Number mentioned in the communication.

3. The system will confirm the authenticity of the document, which will be treated as equivalent to a DIN for all practical purposes.

Conclusion

The Circular No. 252/09/2025 marks a significant step towards digital simplification and process efficiency within CBIC. By recognizing the Issue Number as equivalent to DIN, the Board has made compliance easier and more transparent for all stakeholders.

Taxpayers and professionals must still exercise caution for communications outside e-Office or without a verifiable RFN, where quoting DIN continues to be mandatory.

For detailed guidance or queries regarding CBIC communications, you can connect CA Sandeep Rawat at 9315776867 or email [email protected].