Your GST registration certificate is Form GST REG-06. To download the PDF, log in at gst.gov.in, go to Services > User Services > View/Download Certificates, and click the download icon. You must be logged in. The official GST guide describes no way to download the certificate without a login.
How to download your GST registration certificate
- Go to www.gst.gov.in.
- Click Login. Enter your username, password and the captcha.
- Click Services > User Services > View/Download Certificates.
- You will see every certificate the GST authorities have issued to you, with the newest at the top.
- Click the icon in the Download column. The certificate downloads as a PDF.
If you have changed your registration details through an amendment, the amended certificate also shows in this list. Download the newest one.
Just approved? Log in for the first time
When your application is approved, the GST portal emails you your GSTIN and a password. You use these once, to set up your own login.
- On gst.gov.in, click Login.
- At the bottom of the login page, click the link for first time login.
- Enter the GSTIN and the password from the email, and the captcha.
- Create your own username and password.
- Log in with your new username and password.
On your first login, the portal asks you to add your bank account details. You do this through a non-core amendment. The rule gives you 30 days from the grant of registration. If you file GSTR-1 or use the invoice furnishing facility before that, the bank details are due first.
Did not get the email? Check your application on our GST registration status page. If the status is Approved, the portal's Track Application Status page has a link that sends your first login details again by email and SMS.
Not approved yet? Check your GST ARN status. Approved? See your next steps after approval.
Forgot your username or password?
| Problem | What to do on the login page |
|---|---|
| Forgot username | Click Forgot Username. Enter your GSTIN and the captcha. Enter the OTP sent to your registered email and mobile. Your username is emailed to you. |
| Forgot password | Click Forgot Password. Enter your username and the captcha. Enter the OTP. Set a new password. |
Can you download it without login, by GST number or by PAN?
No. The official GST guide gives one way to download the certificate, and it starts with logging in. This is the same whether you know the GSTIN, the PAN, or both.
Some websites say you can download the certificate from Search Taxpayer without logging in. The official guide for Search Taxpayer does not say this. Without a login, Search Taxpayer shows:
| Shown without login | Not shown |
|---|---|
| GSTIN and legal name | The certificate PDF |
| Trade name | |
| Effective date of registration | |
| Constitution of business | |
| Principal place of business | |
| Date of cancellation, if any | |
| Returns filed |
So Search Taxpayer is useful to check that a GSTIN is real and active. It does not give you the certificate. If a customer or supplier asks for your certificate, log in, download the PDF and send it to them.
What your GST registration certificate shows
The table below follows the official blank form, field by field. The example values are made up for this page. They do not belong to any real business.
| Field on the certificate | What it means | Example (made up) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Number | Your GSTIN. Delhi GSTINs begin with 07 | Your GSTIN |
| 1. Legal Name | The legal name of the business | Sample Traders |
| 2. Trade Name, if any | The name you trade under, if different | Sample Mart |
| 3. Constitution of Business | Proprietorship, partnership, company and so on | Partnership |
| 4. Address of Principal Place of Business | Your main business address | Your business address |
| 5. Date of Liability | The date your registration takes effect | 01/04/2026 |
| 6. Period of Validity | Filled in only for a casual or non-resident taxable person. On a normal certificate the “To” box shows NA or Not Applicable | From 01/04/2026 To NA |
| 7. Type of Registration | For example, Regular | Regular |
| 8. Particulars of Approving Authority | Whether the Centre or the State approved it, and the officer's name, designation and office | Centre |
| 9. Date of issue of Certificate | The date the certificate was issued | 10/04/2026 |
| Annexure A | Your additional places of business in the State, with the total number | 0 |
| Annexure B | The proprietor, partners, karta, directors or members, depending on the type of business | Names of the partners |
The certificate also carries a note that it must be displayed at all places of business in the State. More on that below.
Why the date of liability can be earlier than the date of issue. If you applied within 30 days of becoming liable to register, your registration counts from the date you became liable. If you applied later, it counts from the date registration was granted.
When you get the certificate, and how long it lasts
The certificate is issued on the GST portal once your application is approved. You download and print it yourself.
| Situation | When the certificate is available |
|---|---|
| Normal approval | After the officer approves. This is normally within 7 working days, or up to 30 days if the application is flagged or the premises are physically verified |
| The officer does not act in time | Registration is treated as approved. The certificate is made available within three days after that period ends |
You can follow each stage on our GST registration status page.
Does the certificate expire?
| Type of registration | Validity |
|---|---|
| Regular | No end date is printed. It continues until the registration is cancelled |
| Casual taxable person or non-resident taxable person | The period you asked for or 90 days, whichever is earlier. The officer can extend it by up to 90 more days if you show good reason |
Display the certificate at your place of business
The GST rules say every registered person must:
- display the registration certificate in a prominent place at the principal place of business, and at every additional place of business
- show the GSTIN on the name board at the entry of each of those places
If you have more than one place of business, Annexure A of your certificate lists them. Put a printed copy up at each one.
No penalty is written specifically for this rule. In our reading, the general penalty in section 125 of the CGST Act would apply. It can go up to ₹25,000.
If the details on your certificate are wrong or have changed
The certificate prints what is in your registration record. To change it, file an amendment on the GST portal. When the amendment is approved, the amended certificate shows in the same View/Download Certificates list. We can file the change for you through our GST registration amendment service.
Also registered as an MSME? See how to download your Udyam certificate.
Got your certificate? Your returns start now. We file your GST returns, so you never miss a GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B.
Not registered yet? We handle GST registration from ₹349 + GST, and every plan includes a reply to any officer query. If you are still gathering papers, start with our GST registration documents guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download my GST registration certificate?
Log in at gst.gov.in and go to Services > User Services > View/Download Certificates. Click the icon in the Download column next to your certificate. It downloads as a PDF.
Can I download my GST registration certificate without login?
No. The official GST guide gives only one way, and it starts with logging in. Search Taxpayer works without login, but it shows registration details, not the certificate.
Can I download the GST certificate by GST number?
Not without logging in. The GSTIN alone lets you look up the business on Search Taxpayer. To get the PDF, log in to your own account.
Can I download the GST certificate by PAN?
No. Knowing the PAN does not change anything. You still need to log in with your GST username and password.
How do I check someone else's GST registration?
Use Search Taxpayer on gst.gov.in. Enter their GSTIN and the captcha. You will see their legal name, address, date of registration and returns filed, without logging in.
I have not received my login details. What should I do?
Check that your application shows Approved. The portal's Track Application Status page has a link that sends your first login details again by email and SMS.
What is Form GST REG-06?
It is the official form of the GST registration certificate. It shows your GSTIN, business details and places of business, and it is issued on the GST portal after approval.
Does the GST registration certificate expire?
A regular registration has no end date. It continues until it is cancelled. A casual or non-resident taxable person's certificate lasts for the period applied for or 90 days, whichever is earlier.
Do I have to display my GST certificate?
Yes. Display it prominently at your principal place of business and every additional place. Also show your GSTIN on the name board at the entry.
My business details changed. Will I get a new certificate?
Yes, once the amendment is approved. The amended certificate appears in the View/Download Certificates list on the portal.
Hinglish FAQ
GST certificate download kaise kare?
gst.gov.in par login karein. Services > User Services > View/Download Certificates par jaayein. Download column ke icon par click karein. Certificate PDF mein download ho jaayega.
Kya bina login ke GST certificate download ho sakta hai?
Nahi. Official GST guide mein sirf ek tareeka hai, aur woh login se shuru hota hai. Search Taxpayer bina login ke chalta hai, lekin usmein sirf details dikhti hain, certificate nahi.
GST certificate ki validity kitni hoti hai?
Regular registration ki koi end date nahi hoti. Woh cancel hone tak chalti hai. Casual ya non-resident taxable person ke liye validity maangi gayi avadhi ya 90 din, jo pehle ho, tak hoti hai.
Kya GST certificate dukaan ya office mein lagana zaroori hai?
Haan. Certificate ko har place of business par saaf dikhne wali jagah lagana hota hai. GSTIN ko entry ke name board par bhi likhna hota hai.
Last reviewed: 18 September 2026
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This page explains the law as it stands on the review date. It is not advice on your specific case.
