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Documents Required for FCRA Registration

Preparing a complete FCRA application.
23 September 2026 by
Documents Required for FCRA Registration
Gaurav Kumar
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The short answer

FCRA registration requires the NGO's registration certificate and deed or MoA, activity reports and audited financial statements for the last three years, details and Aadhaar or passport of key functionaries, proof of the designated FCRA account at SBI New Delhi Main Branch, and declarations in the prescribed formats.

Track record3 years of audited accounts
BankFCRA account at SBI NDMB
KYCKey functionaries' Aadhaar or passport

Organisation documents

  • Registration certificate
  • Trust deed, society memorandum or MoA
  • 12A and 80G certificates

Track record

  • Activity reports for three years
  • Audited accounts for three years

People

Details and identity documents of office bearers and key functionaries.

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Bank and declarations

Proof of FCRA account at SBI NDMB and prescribed affidavits.

Frequently asked questions

Are prior permission documents different?

Prior permission needs a commitment letter from the foreign donor and project details.

Is NGO Darpan ID needed?

It is commonly requested in government processes and helpful to have.

Can accounts be unaudited?

No. Audited statements are required.

Do all trustees need Aadhaar?

Office bearers and key functionaries must provide Aadhaar, or passport and OCI for foreigners.

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