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NGO Darpan registration means creating an organisation profile on the NGO Darpan portal of NITI Aayog and receiving a Unique Darpan ID after verification. Trusts, societies and Section 8 companies use this ID to identify themselves to government departments, especially when applying for grants.
Last updated: October 2026. Portal fields, document formats and requirements can change, so we confirm the current process before filing.
NGO Darpan is an online portal of NITI Aayog, developed with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), that works as a central database of voluntary organisations in India. An NGO creates a profile with its legal details, objects, office bearers and activities, and receives a Unique Darpan ID once the profile is verified.
Darpan registration is not a law-based licence and it does not give any tax benefit. Its practical value is as an identity. Many ministries and funding bodies ask for a Darpan ID in grant applications, and it is often needed alongside FCRA and CSR-related processes. That makes it an important early step for NGOs that plan to work with government or institutional funding.
Registration is done online at the official NGO Darpan portal (ngodarpan.gov.in), run by NITI Aayog, Government of India. There is no government fee for registering.
Your organisation should already be legally formed before you apply.
Who can register on the portal.
What you need in hand first.
People whose details are verified.
Information for the organisation profile.
Not yet registered as a trust, society or Section 8 company? We can help you form the organisation first and then complete Darpan registration.
Why NGOs get a Darpan ID early in their journey.
Many ministries and schemes ask for a Darpan ID before processing a grant application.
One Unique ID identifies your organisation in government systems and records.
A verified profile helps funders, partners and CSR teams check your background.
The ID is commonly asked for alongside FCRA and CSR-related processes.
Registration on the portal is free. You pay only for professional help, if you take it.
Register from anywhere in India without visiting any office.
From document check to Darpan ID, here is how it works.
Timelines depend on accuracy of details and the portal's verification. Not to scale.
We confirm that your organisation is eligible and collect the certificate, PAN, deed or bye-laws and functionary details.
Sign up on the NGO Darpan portal with the organisation's email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the legal details, address, objects, areas of work, bank details and key functionaries exactly as per your documents.
Upload clear copies of the required documents in the format the portal accepts.
Submit the profile for verification. If the portal raises a query, we help you correct the details and resubmit.
After verification, generate the Unique Darpan ID and download the certificate for your records.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. Our expert will confirm the exact list for your case.
Registering on the NGO Darpan portal is free. If you take our help, the cost generally has three parts:
None. The NGO Darpan portal does not charge a fee for registration or for the Darpan ID.
If your trust, society or Section 8 company is not yet formed, or you lack a PAN, those costs are separate and depend on your state.
Our fee depends on the work required. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
12A, 80G, FCRA and CSR-1 are quoted separately. We share a clear, itemised quote before you begin. Get your free quote →
Choose the situation that matches your plan, or call free for a custom quote.
Registered NGOs that need a Darpan ID.
Darpan ID along with tax registrations for donor-funded work.
Updating a profile, fixing a query, or forming the NGO first.
Our professional fee is quoted after a free call. The NGO Darpan portal itself charges no fee. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free consultation.
A quick view of what each NGO registration does, so you know which ones you need.
| Registration | What it gives | Issued by | Needed when | Government fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGO Darpan ID | Central identity for the NGO | NITI Aayog | Applying for grants and schemes | None |
| 12A | Income tax exemption for the NGO | Income Tax Department | Claiming exemption on income | None |
| 80G | Tax deduction for donors | Income Tax Department | Offering donors a deduction | None |
| FCRA | Permission to receive foreign contributions | Ministry of Home Affairs | Taking foreign donations | As per MHA schedule |
| CSR-1 | Eligibility to receive CSR funds from companies | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Working with CSR funders | None |
Haven't formed your organisation yet? Read about trust registration, society registration or Section 8 company registration.
Careful preparation before you submit prevents most queries and delays.
A Darpan ID is an identity. Funding and tax benefits need further registrations and upkeep.
Keep the ID and certificate ready for grant applications, FCRA and CSR-related filings.
Apply to the Income Tax Department for tax exemption and donor deductions. Darpan does not provide these.
Apply for FCRA to receive foreign contributions, and CSR-1 to be considered for CSR funding from companies.
Update key functionaries, contact details and registrations on the portal when they change.
Use your Darpan ID when applying to ministries and departments that invite proposals from NGOs.
Quick answers on NGO Darpan registration in India.
NGO Darpan is an online portal of NITI Aayog, operated with the National Informatics Centre, where voluntary organisations register to create a profile and receive a Unique Darpan ID. The ID identifies the organisation in government systems and is often asked for in grant applications.
Registered organisations such as public charitable trusts, societies and Section 8 companies can register. An individual cannot register. The organisation should already hold its registration certificate and PAN before it applies.
It is not a registration that the law requires for an NGO to exist. In practice, many ministries and funding processes ask for a Darpan ID, and it is commonly needed alongside FCRA and CSR-related processes, so we check what your plan needs.
You typically need the NGO's registration certificate, PAN card of the organisation, trust deed, memorandum or bye-laws, address proof of the office, details and Aadhaar of key functionaries such as office bearers or trustees, an active email and mobile number, and 12A, 80G or FCRA details if you hold them.
Visit the official NGO Darpan portal, create an account with your email and mobile number, fill in the organisation profile and key functionary details, upload the documents, and submit. After verification, you can generate the Unique Darpan ID and download the certificate.
There is no government fee for registering on the NGO Darpan portal. If you take our help, you pay only our professional fee, which we quote after a free call. Costs of forming the trust, society or Section 8 company, if you do not have one yet, are separate.
The time depends on how accurate and complete the profile and documents are and on the portal's verification. Queries raised during verification can add time. We cannot guarantee a fixed timeline, but we prepare the profile so that it is ready to submit.
An organisation must first be registered as a trust, society or Section 8 company and hold a PAN. Once you have these, you can apply for a Darpan ID. If you have not formed the organisation yet, we can help with that first.
No. A Darpan ID is an identity on the NITI Aayog portal. It does not give income tax exemption, donor deductions or permission to receive foreign contributions. Those need separate registrations, namely 12A, 80G and FCRA.
The portal may ask you to correct details or upload clearer documents, for example when names do not match across the certificate and PAN. You can fix the issue and resubmit. We review your documents beforehand to reduce such queries and help you respond if they arise.
Yes, it is good practice to keep details such as key functionaries, contact information and registrations current, because the profile is used for verification and grant applications. We can help you update the profile when office bearers or other details change.
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