{"id":22434,"date":"2026-04-20T08:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=22434"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:08:25","slug":"drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/","title":{"rendered":"DRAPAN Registration in 3 Easy Steps (Complete Guide for NGOs)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ngo-darpan-registration-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Own_an_NGO_or_Are_Thinking_About_Starting_One\"><\/span>If You Own an NGO or Are Thinking About Starting One<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own an NGO or are thinking about starting one, then DRAPAN registration has gained immense significance now. This process ensures that your NGO is recognised by the government, which will be helpful in the future for obtaining funds and grants.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#What_Is_NGO_DARPAN_Registration\" >What Is NGO DARPAN Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#Key_Features_of_NGO_DARPAN_Registration\" >Key Features of NGO DARPAN Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_DARPAN_Registration\" >Eligibility Criteria for DARPAN Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#Documents_Needed_for_DARPAN_Registration\" >Documents Needed for DARPAN Registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#NGO_Voluntary_Organization\" >NGO \/ Voluntary Organization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#Time_Required_3%E2%80%937_Working_Days_Approx\" >Time Required: 3\u20137 Working Days (Approx.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#DARPAN_Registration_Charges_in_India\" >DARPAN Registration Charges in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#Advantages_of_NGO_DARPAN_Registration\" >Advantages of NGO DARPAN Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/drapan-registration-in-3-easy-steps-complete-guide-for-ngos\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-ngo-darpan-registration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_NGO_DARPAN_Registration\"><\/span>What Is NGO DARPAN Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NGO DARPAN is an online platform developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It acts as a centralised database for all NGOs and VOs in India that seek to work with government ministries, departments, or public sector undertakings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once registered, your NGO receives a unique ID, which is mandatory to apply for government schemes, CSR funds, or any central assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-features-of-ngo-darpan-registration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_NGO_DARPAN_Registration\"><\/span>Key Features of NGO DARPAN Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unique ID Number Generation for NGOs\/VOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps in ensuring greater transparency and accountability in operations of NGOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows NGOs to participate in governmental projects and financial aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeps a database of registered NGOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works as a link between the government and civil society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria-for-darpan-registration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_DARPAN_Registration\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for DARPAN Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Requirement<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Valid Registration<\/td><td>under Indian Trust Act\/Societies Act\/Companies Act<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PAN Card<\/td><td>Compulsory for NGO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banking Account<\/td><td>A banking account is necessary in the name of the NGO.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governing Council Members<\/td><td>Members of the governing council must be a minimum of 3.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documents-needed-for-darpan-registration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Needed_for_DARPAN_Registration\"><\/span>Documents Needed for DARPAN Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for DARPAN as an NGO, the following documents have to be submitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ngo-voluntary-organization-documents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NGO_Voluntary_Organization\"><\/span>NGO \/ Voluntary Organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate of Registration of NGO (Trust \/ Society \/ Section 8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN Card of the NGO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorandum of Association \/ Trust Deed \/ Bye-laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN Card and Aadhaar Card of President \/ Secretary \/ Treasurer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of Office Address (Electricity Bill \/ Rent Agreement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of Bank Account (Copy of Passbook or Canceled Cheque)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time-required-for-darpan-registration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Required_3%E2%80%937_Working_Days_Approx\"><\/span>Time Required: 3\u20137 Working Days (Approx.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration will depend on how well the documents are prepared and the period for the government to process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"darpan-registration-charges-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DARPAN_Registration_Charges_in_India\"><\/span>DARPAN Registration Charges in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Details<\/th><th>Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fees by Government<\/td><td>\u20b90 (No Charge)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Service Charges<\/td><td>\u20b91,000 &#8211; \u20b92,500 (if through consultancy services)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Estimated Total Cost<\/td><td>\u20b90 &#8211; \u20b92,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advantages-of-ngo-darpan-registration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_NGO_DARPAN_Registration\"><\/span>Advantages of NGO DARPAN Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Unique Identification Number \u2013 Recognized by NITI Aayog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Grant Eligibility \u2013 Mandatory for seeking grants from government programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Improved Credibility \u2013 Builds credibility with funders and collaborators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Transparency \u2013 Shows validated details of your NGO on the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 One-Stop Application Facility \u2013 Submit applications for CSR, government projects, and ministries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-darpan-registration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DARPAN registration is essential for all NGOs, trusts, and societies who wish to work with government departments or explore any potential funding options. It helps build trust and gain access to central schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>http:\/\/ngotrust.in\/drapan-registration\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/ngotrust.in\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If You Own an NGO or Are Thinking About Starting One If you own an NGO or are thinking about starting one, then DRAPAN registration has gained immense significance now. This process ensures that your NGO is recognised by the government, which will be helpful in the future for obtaining funds and grants. 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