Society Registration

What “Society Registration” Means

If you and a group of like-minded individuals wish to form an organisation for education, welfare, culture, literature, charity or community development, registering it as a society gives your collective purpose a formal legal structure.
With registration, the society gains legal recognition, can hold property, open bank accounts, and operate with credibility before government authorities and donors.

Key points:

• A society is formed by a group of people who share common objectives and work together under a set of written rules.

• Registration under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (or the applicable State Act) gives your organisation a legal identity, enabling it to sue or be sued in its own name.

• Without registration, a society may not be able to own property, sign contracts, or claim official recognition.

• A registered society enjoys greater trust and confidence from donors, partners, financial institutions, and beneficiaries.

Simply put — registration makes your organisation legitimate, accountable, and capable of real impact.

How LegalCliq Supports You

At LegalCliq, we make society registration simple, organised, and fully compliant.
From drafting your documents to obtaining the registration certificate, we handle the legal formalities while you focus on your mission.

What we do:

• Review your goals, member structure and advise whether society registration best suits your objectives.

• Draft the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Rules & Regulations (By-Laws) according to your purpose and state law.

• Handle name reservation, documentation, and filing of the application with the Registrar of Societies.

• Guide you on post-registration requirements — trustee or member meetings, record maintenance, audit filings, and opening of a bank account.

• Advise on future updates — such as changes in objectives, membership, amendments, mergers, or compliance renewals.

We ensure that your society is set up correctly, with all legal protections and clarity from day one.

Our Process – Step by Step

We follow a clear and transparent process so that you know what’s happening at every stage.

Our approach:

1. Initial Discussion: Understand your vision, objectives, number of members, and registered office location.

2. Document Preparation: Draft your MOA and By-Laws, collect identity/address proofs of founding members, and confirm your office address proof.

3. Application Filing: File the complete set with the Registrar of Societies (State/District level), and track the application till approval.

4. Certificate & Bank Setup: Once registered, we help you obtain the certificate, apply for PAN (if needed), and open a bank account in the society’s name.

5. Ongoing Compliance: We support you with annual filings, amendments, membership updates, and record-keeping as required by state laws.

You’ll always know the next step — we keep the process transparent and guided throughout.

Documents & Information You’ll Need

Being ready with the right documents makes registration faster and hassle-free.

Keep these handy:

• Identity and address proofs of at least seven founding members (minimum number in most states).

• Memorandum of Association (MOA) — mentioning society name, objectives, and details of governing body members.

• Rules & Regulations (By-Laws) — explaining membership, governance, meetings, property management, and dissolution process.

• Registered office proof — rent/lease agreement, ownership document, utility bill, or NOC from landlord.

• Application and affidavit signed by all founding members declaring compliance with stated objectives.

We verify and organise all documents before submission to ensure accuracy and acceptance.

Timeline & Cost Estimate

We value clarity — you’ll always know the expected duration and cost before we begin.

What to expect:

• Timeline: With all documents in order, most society registrations are completed within 2–4 weeks, depending on the state authority’s processing time.

• Cost: Includes government registration fee, stamp duty (varies by state), and professional service fees for document drafting and coordination.

• At LegalCliq, you’ll receive a written quotation upfront, covering our fees and government charges.

• We keep you updated at every milestone — from filing to certificate issuance — so you’re never left wondering about progress.

Our focus: full transparency, no hidden costs, and smooth delivery.

Why Choose LegalCliq for Society Registration

Forming a society is a step toward creating social impact — and you deserve a legal partner who understands both the law and the purpose behind it.
That’s what makes LegalCliq the trusted choice for societies across India.

What sets us apart:

• Experienced team specialising in non-profit and society registrations across multiple states.

• We explain everything in simple, everyday language — no legal jargon, just clarity.

• Transparent pricing and fixed timelines — you always know what to expect.

• End-to-end service — from documentation to post-registration compliance and bank account setup.

• Nationwide reach — whether your society is based in Delhi NCR or any other Indian state, our experts can assist you seamlessly.

With LegalCliq, you don’t just register a society — you lay a strong legal foundation for your organisation’s growth and credibility.