Complete Darpan Registration Document Checklist
NGO-PS Portal (NITI Aayog) registration — mandatory for Government grants, CSR funds, and FCRA. Generated from the same checklist used by the interactive tool below.
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Trust
Trust Deed — certified copy, all pages
Registration certificate from Charity Commissioner or state authority under BPT Act / State Trust Act
Society
Certificate of Registration under the Societies Registration Act
Memorandum of Association and Bye-laws — certified copy
Section 8 Company
Certificate of Incorporation from ROC / MCA
Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA)
CIN (Corporate Identification Number) — required for Darpan application form
PAN & Tax Registrations
If You Already Have 12A/80G
PAN card of the organisation
Latest Income Tax Return filed, if applicable
12A / Section 332 registration certificate — copy
80G / Section 354 approval certificate — copy
Important for CSR fund eligibility
If You Don't Have 12A/80G Yet
PAN card of the organisation
Latest Income Tax Return filed, if applicable
12A / 80G is not mandatory for Darpan, but without it the organisation may not qualify for CSR funds or government grants — apply simultaneously or immediately after DarpanPractical Note
Bank Account Details
If You Have an Organisation Bank Account
Cancelled cheque in the name of the organisation
Bank account number and IFSC code of the organisation's bank account
First page of bank passbook or bank statement — as alternative to cancelled cheque
If You Need to Open One
Open a bank account in the organisation's name before completing the Darpan registration — the portal requires bank details to complete the profilePractical Note
Once account is opened: cancelled cheque or passbook first page in the organisation's name
Always Required — Chief Functionary & Activities
Chief Functionary / CEO / Secretary Details
Full name and designation of the Chief Functionary (CEO / Secretary / Managing Trustee)
PAN card of the Chief Functionary
Aadhaar card of the Chief Functionary
Passport-size photograph of the Chief Functionary
Mobile number of the Chief Functionary — for OTP verification during registration
Official email ID of the organisation — login credentials for Darpan portal are sent here
Details of at least 3 office-bearers / trustees — name, designation, PAN, Aadhaar, mobile, address
Darpan portal requires minimum 3 office-bearer records
Organisation Activities & Address
Brief description of the organisation's objectives and nature of activities
To fill the activity/sector fields on the portal
Sectors / areas of work — e.g. Education, Health, Environment, Women Empowerment, Livelihood
Select from the Darpan portal's predefined list
Geographical area of operation — district / state / national level
Annual report or activity report for last 1-3 years, if available
Newly registered organisations may skip this; mention "newly registered" in the portal
Audited financial statements for last 2-3 years, if available
Not strictly required for newly registered entities — mention year of registration
Registered office address with address proof — electricity bill or rent agreement
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