NGO Registration

Unlock government grants with NGO-Darpan registration.

NITI Aayog's Darpan portal is the single national registry for NGOs, Trusts, and Societies in India — mandatory for central government scheme participation, CSR funding, and filing 12A/80G with the Income Tax Department.

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Darpan ID Generated in 1 Day^*

*Timeline is indicative and may vary based on document verification and government processing.

What is Darpan Registration?

NGO-Darpan (darpan.gov.in) is a portal jointly maintained by NITI Aayog and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) that serves as a transparent registry of NGOs, Voluntary Organisations (VOs), and civil society organisations across India. Darpan registration and the issuance of a Unique ID (UID) has become a prerequisite for several critical activities: (1) applying for central government grants under any ministry or department scheme, (2) receiving CSR funding from public sector undertakings (PSUs), (3) filing Form 10A for 12A/80G registration with the Income Tax Department, and (4) applying for FCRA registration with the Ministry of Home Affairs. The portal creates organisational transparency by publicly disclosing the NGO's registration details, key personnel, annual reports, and project activities.

Why Darpan Registration Matters

Mandatory prerequisite for filing 12A/80G Form 10A with the Income Tax Department
Required for FCRA registration application with the Ministry of Home Affairs
Mandatory for applying to central government scheme grants from any ministry
Required by most PSUs (public sector undertakings) for CSR fund disbursals
Increases organisational credibility with corporates evaluating CSR partners
Provides a transparent, publicly accessible profile for donor due diligence

Documents Required

Organisation registration certificate (Trust deed / Society registration / COI for Section 8)

PAN card of the organisation

Aadhaar and PAN of the Chief Functionary (Head/Secretary/Managing Trustee)

Audited balance sheet and income & expenditure statement (last financial year)

Annual report or activity report of the organisation

Bank account details — cancelled cheque and passbook copy

Details of current projects and geographical area of work

FCRA registration number (if applicable)

Our Registration Process

Step 1

Create login credentials on the NGO-Darpan portal (darpan.gov.in) with Chief Functionary's email

Step 2

Fill in organisational profile — registration details, PAN, objectives, and key persons

Step 3

Upload all required documents in prescribed format (PDF, max size limits)

Step 4

Fill in project and activity details, geographical coverage, and beneficiary information

Step 5

Review the application for completeness and submit for verification

Step 6

NIC verification — typically 5–7 working days for Unique ID generation

Step 7

Download and save the Darpan Unique ID certificate for use in 12A/80G, FCRA, and grant applications

How It Works

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Fill a short form or call us. We collect your requirements and all documents online — no physical visit needed.

Expert Assignment

A dedicated specialist with expertise in your service category is assigned to your case within 24 hours of payment.

Work in Progress

Your expert prepares documents, files applications with the relevant authority, and follows up on your behalf.

Delivery

Your registration certificate, legal document, or filed return is delivered digitally to your Golden Verdict dashboard.

Get Your Darpan ID Generated Without Any Hassle

NGO-Darpan profile creation, document upload, verification support, and Unique ID generation — fully handled for your organisation.

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Custom Quote

Pricing tailored to your specific requirements

Get Your Darpan ID Generated Without Any Hassle

NGO-Darpan profile creation, document upload, verification support, and Unique ID generation — fully handled for your organisation.

Pricing

Custom Quote

Pricing tailored to your specific requirements

Why Golden Verdict For
Darpan Registration?

While the Darpan registration is an online process, many organisations struggle with document formatting requirements, mandatory field completions, and the technical aspects of uploading annual reports and financial documents in the prescribed format. Golden Verdict creates your Darpan profile, compiles and uploads all required documents, and ensures the profile is approved for Unique ID generation. We also advise on keeping the Darpan profile updated annually — a compliance requirement for continued access to government schemes.

A Darpan ID is your NGO's passport to government grants and CSR funding. Golden Verdict gets you registered quickly and correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darpan registration mandatory for 12A/80G?+

Yes. Since 2021, the Income Tax Department's Form 10A (for 12A/80G registration) requires the organisation's NGO-Darpan Unique ID. Without Darpan registration, you cannot file Form 10A. Apply for Darpan first.

Is Darpan registration required for FCRA?+

Yes. The Ministry of Home Affairs requires a valid Darpan Unique ID as part of the FCRA registration application (Form FC-3A). Your Darpan profile must be current and accurately reflect your organisation's activities.

Is Darpan registration free?+

Yes — registration on the darpan.gov.in portal is free of charge. Golden Verdict's fee covers the professional service of creating and managing your application, uploading documents in the correct format, and following up until your Unique ID is generated.

Who can register on Darpan?+

Any NGO, Trust, Society, or Voluntary Organisation registered in India can register on the Darpan portal. The organisation must have a valid PAN, registration certificate, and at least one functional bank account.

Do I need to update my Darpan profile annually?+

Yes. Organisations registered on Darpan must update their annual report, audited financial statements, and project details every year to maintain an active profile. Inactive or outdated profiles may be flagged and could affect grant eligibility.

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