Renewal of Registration

As per Section 16 of FCRA, 2010 every person who has been granted a certificate of registration under Section 12 thereof shall have such certificate renewed within six months of the expiry of the period of the certificate.

How to Apply for Renewal?

Associations which desire to Renew their Registration Certificate shall apply online only in Form FC-3C within 6 months of the expiry of their existing registration certificate. After successful payment of fees only, the application is deemed to have been completed.

Documents Required for the Applicant for Renewal

• Darpan id,
• Signature of Chief Functionary,
• Seal of the association,
• Registration certificate of the association,
• Memorandum of Association/ Trust Deed,
• FCRA Registration Certificate of association issued by MHA are to be uploaded for renewal of registration.
• Details of each key functionary including Aadhar of the Board members in case of Indian members and copy of passport or overseas citizen card (OCI) in case of foreign members.
• Details of the designated bank account in SBI, Sansad Marg, New

What happens if the association does Not apply for Renewal?

The existing registration under FCRA, 2010, will cease from the date of completion of the period of 5 (Five) years from the date of grant of Registration and will Not be eligible for Receipt & Utilization of foreign contribution.
In such a case, the association has to apply Afresh for Grant of Registration.