Society Registration
Register a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 with a Memorandum of Association and bye-laws — ideal for membership-driven NGOs.
- Timeline10–20 working days (state-wise).
- Starting at₹5,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents6 items — shared securely online
About Society Registration
A society is a group of persons who come together to promote literary, scientific, charitable or educational purposes and register under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (or the equivalent state Act).
It is member-driven: a governing body is elected by members, decisions are taken by majority, and the society owns property in its own name.
What is Society Registration?
Society registration is filing the Memorandum of Association, rules and regulations (bye-laws) and details of governing body members with the Registrar of Societies to obtain a registration certificate.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- NGO Services
- Authority / portal
- Registrar of Societies (state-wise); Societies Registration Act, 1860
- Timeline
- 10–20 working days (state-wise).
- Starting price
- ₹5,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Society Registration?
Situations where this registration or service is required or strongly recommended.
Community groups & clubs
Associations of members with a shared charitable or cultural purpose.
Educational bodies
Schools, colleges and coaching societies.
Sports and cultural organisations
Clubs, academies and cultural forums.
NGOs seeking democratic governance
Member-based control with elections.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Society Registration.
Minimum seven members
Generally seven or more persons (three in some states like Delhi require seven).
Lawful non-profit objects
Charitable, literary, scientific, educational or cultural.
Unique name
Must not resemble an existing society.
Registered office
Address proof of the society.
Benefits of Society Registration
What you gain once it is done right.
Member-driven governance
Elected governing body and voting rights.
Legal identity
Can own property and sue or be sued.
Eligibility for 12A, 80G & FCRA
Supports tax exemption and grants.
Low cost
Lower fees than a company.
Simple compliance
Annual list of governing body and accounts.
Types of society registration
The registering law depends on your state and scope of work.
Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
The central law adopted by several states for literary, scientific and charitable societies.
Society under a state act
Registration under the state's own societies law, such as the Karnataka Societies Registration Act.
Multi-state society
Societies with activities across states, registered with the jurisdictional registrar as permitted.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
Memorandum of Association
Signed by all founding members.
Rules & regulations (bye-laws)
Governance rules of the society.
Identity & address proof of members
PAN / Aadhaar / voter ID.
Registered office proof
Electricity bill and rent agreement / NOC.
Affidavit
Affidavit from the president / secretary.
Photographs
Passport-size photographs of members.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Society Registration from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Consultation
Confirm objects, governing body and state rules.
- 02
Name check
Choose an available name.
- 03
Draft MoA & bye-laws
Prepare governing documents.
- 04
Sign & notarise
Members sign; affidavits notarised.
- 05
File with Registrar
Submit to the Registrar of Societies.
- 06
Certificate
Receive the registration certificate.
- 07
PAN & bank account
Apply for PAN and open a bank account.
NewStarts Society Registration service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for Society Registration before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for Society Registration and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹5,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
Society registration filing
- MoA & bye-laws drafting
- Application filing
- Certificate delivery
Premium
₹8,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
End-to-end society set-up
- Everything in Basic
- PAN & bank account guidance
- Dedicated relationship manager
- 12A / 80G eligibility review
Society Registration FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
Usually seven; some states differ.
Only to further its objects, with profits applied to those objects.
Societies suit membership-based bodies, trusts suit founder-led charities.
Annual filings are needed; certificate remains valid.
Only with FCRA registration.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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