NGO Registration (Trust / Society / Section 8)
Choose the right NGO structure and get registered with 12A and 80G certificates
Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast ngo registration (trust / society / section 8) completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.
Documents Required
Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.
Founder/Trustee Documents
- PAN Card of each founder/trusteeRequired
Minimum 2 trustees for a Trust; 7 members for a Society
- Aadhaar Card of each founder/trusteeRequired
Address proof
- Passport-size photographsRequired
2 copies each
Organisation Details
- Name of the NGORequired
We check for conflicts with existing registrations
- Mission statement & main objectivesRequired
Objectives must be charitable or public-benefit in nature
- Type: Trust, Society, or Section 8Required
We help you choose the best structure based on your goals
Registered Office
- Latest utility billRequired
Not older than 2 months
- NOC from property ownerRequired
Signed, on plain paper
Tips to avoid delays
- Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
- Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
- Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.
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NGO Registration (Trust / Society / Section 8)
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