Online Society Registration in Punjab (Frequently Asked Questions)

Last Updated on December 13, 2025 by Satish Mishra

Society Registration in Punjab is easy and hassle free. All thanks to Punjab Government.

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Now let us see the frequently asked questions on registering society in Punjab.

• Name of the Department:-

1. Industries departments (Firms & Societies)

• Documents to be given:-
  1. Memorandum of Association be given as per Sec 1 & 2 of the Act giving
     1. Name of Society
     2. Location of Registered Office

• Aims & Objects of Society

1. Rules & regulations of the society citing name, address, occupation & Designation of governing body.

1. MOA be duly signed by at least 7 members
2. Copy of Rules & Regulation is filled duly certified to be true copy by at least 3 members of governing body in end.
3. General Meeting in which resolution was resolved is filed duly attested by pbindustries.gov.in, ctp.punjabgovt.gov.in responsible office bearing of Society (Attested by Notary).
4. 2 separate documents
   1. MOA
   2. 2 copies of Rules & Regulations
5. Self-Attested photos, Name address. Telephone number, occupation, designation & Signature of members of governing body.
6. Witness (Advocate or Gazetted Officer or notary).
7. Proofs of Residence of all members of Governing body.
8. Undertaking that no litigation is pending in the court.
9. Submit the form online on pbindustries.gov.in

Also Read- The Societies Registration Act, 1860

Procedure:-

• Log onto pbindustries.gov.in
• Fill common application form for availing regulatory service
• Duly fill the service form
• List of supporting documents attached with application form
• Pay fees online
• Download final certificate from portal

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• Minimum Members: You need at least 7 members for a society.
• Common Goal: Members must share a common objective (literary, scientific, charitable, etc.).
• Draft MoA & By-Laws: Prepare the Memorandum of Association and Rules/Regulations detailing objectives, membership, governance, etc..
• Gather Documents:
  • Covering letter and application.
  • Signed MoA & Rules/By-laws (with duplicates).
  • Details (name, address, occupation, signature) of all members and governing body.
  • Address proof & property papers for the registered office.
  • Landlord’s NOC for the office address.
  • Affidavit by the President/Secretary about member relationships and purpose.
  • Minutes of the meeting where registration was resolved.
  • Self-attested photos. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

• Create Login: Register on the Invest Punjab portal (www.pbindustries.gov.in).
• Fill CAF: Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) to generate a PIN.
• Apply for Service: Apply for “Registration of Societies” using your PIN.
• Upload Documents: Submit scanned copies of all required documents.
• Pay Fees: Pay the applicable fee online. [2, 9, 10]

• Verification: The concerned Dealing Assistant reviews the application, then forwards it to the Additional Registrar.
• Approval: If satisfied, the Additional Registrar approves the registration.
• Certificate Issuance: A certificate is issued, making the society a legal entity. [2, 4, 11]