societyreg.goa.gov.in : Society Registration Online

Organisation : Department of Registration ,Goa
Facility Name : Society Registration
Applicable State/UT : Goa
Website : https://societyreg.goa.gov.in/Default

What is Goa Society Registration?

A society is an organized group of persons whose main objective is to serve society and not to earn a profit. A society is registered under The Societies Registration Act, 1860 to become a legal entity. A society exists for the purpose of charitable activities such as poverty relief, arts, education, religion, cultures and sports. The Governing body members are entrusted with the management of the affairs of the society.

Features of Society Registration

The software is configurable as per Society Registration Act.
** Role-based access to Department users.
** SMS facility to send alerts to citizens & departmental users.
** Hierarchy based scrutiny of application.
** Interface for Online payment facility.

How To Register Society in Goa?

Steps for Online Society Registration
1. Open website https://societyreg.goa.gov.in
2. Click on Apply Online
3. Register with basic details
4. Click on User Login
5. Enter society details
6. Enter Managing Committee/Member details
7. Upload Mandatory Documents
8. Submit Application online for Verification
9. Acceptance of Application by District Registrar
10. Online Payment by User
11. Final Registation of Application by District Registrar
12. Issuance of Certificate

FAQ On Goa Society Registration

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Goa Society Registration

What security features are implemented in Society Registration?
** Security Audit: The SRS application has been security audited by empanelled audit agency and the application security audit, the certificate has been obtained.
** Password / OTP based login facility is provided

How can I sign up for Citizen registration?
Signing up for SRS is easy – all you need is to fill the Form given on respective website and Login Id will be given to you for further process through SMS.

I am waiting for the OTP, but I haven’t received it for more than 5 minutes. What should I do?
While using SRS, the OTP is sent instantaneously. Sometimes there may be temporary problems either on our servers (while generating/sending OTP) or in delivery of the SMS by your mobile service provider. We suggest you wait for a few more minutes and try again. There may be event that SMS packs may get exhausted in such event the department takes care of that.

I have forgotten my username/password. What should I do?
To recover your username/password Contact to Your Department they will reset your Password then go to Generate Password Page and enter your User Id after that you can set your New Password.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Registering a society in Goa involves two main options: online and offline. Here’s a breakdown of both methods:

Online Registration:
1. Platform: Use the Society Registration Portal of the Government of Goa (https://societyreg.goa.gov.in/Default.aspx).
2. Registration: Register yourself on the portal and login.
3. Application: Fill out the online application form and attach necessary documents as per the specific type of society you’re registering. These documents typically include:
** Scheme details outlining the society’s functioning for the initial 3 years.
** Letter of concurrence.
** Bank credit balance certificate of at least two promoter members for share capital.
** Resolution from promoters authorizing a Chief Promoter for registration.
4. Submission: Submit the application and note the acknowledgement number for tracking.

Offline Registration:
1. Location: Visit the office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies in Goa. You can find contact details and addresses on the official website (https://www.coopgoa.gov.in/Default.aspx).
2. Form: Obtain the application form for society registration from the office.
3. Documents: Fill the form and attach required documents, similar to the online process. These typically include:
** Application form (specific format available at the office).
** Schedules: Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule IV, Schedule VI (formats provided).
** Minutes of managing committee meeting, duly attested by president/secretary.
** Affidavit for irregularities or loss of original certificate (if applicable).
4. Submission: Submit the application form with attested copies of documents and pay the required fee.

Additional Points:
** The specific requirements and procedures may vary slightly depending on the type of society you’re registering (cultural, educational, etc.).
** It’s advisable to consult a lawyer specializing in society registration for guidance and ensuring compliance with all legal aspects.
** The Goa state government websites mentioned above offer more detailed information and resources on the registration process.