In a significant move for chartered accountants, the Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a one-time relaxation window for the generation of Unique Document Identification Numbers (UDINs). This decision comes as a relief to members who were unable to generate UDINs for documents signed during a specific period late last year.
The Opportunity Window
Members who missed generating UDINs for reports or documents signed between 22nd October 2025 and 22nd November 2025 now have a second chance. The UDIN Directorate has opened a dedicated period for these missed entries starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 30th April 2026. Both the start and end dates are inclusive, giving practitioners exactly one month to bring their records into compliance.
Why the Relaxation?
The Council acknowledged that technical hurdles played a key role in these missed requirements. The primary reason for this special relaxation is the transition to the new UDIN portal, which occurred during that specific timeframe in late 2025 and prevented some members from completing the process.
Important Reminders and Compliance
While this provides a necessary buffer for that specific one-month period in 2025, the ICAI emphasizes that this is a unique exception.
- Standard Rule Remains: For all other documents and reports signed outside of the October/November 2025 window, the existing requirement of generating a UDIN within 60 days from the date of signing continues to apply.
- Support: Members facing difficulties or having further queries are encouraged to contact the directorate directly at udin@icai.in.
Practitioners are urged to act swiftly within this April window to ensure all professional documents from the transition period are properly registered.