Quick answer. To check your new GST registration status, open the official GST portal gst.gov.in, go to Services then Registration then Track Application Status, and enter your ARN (Application Reference Number). You can do this before logging in. The portal shows your current stage, such as Pending for Processing or Approved.
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Quick summary
When you submit a new GST registration application on the portal, the system gives you an ARN, called Application Reference Number (in Hindi, aavedan sandarbh sankhya). It is a unique code, usually 15 characters, sent to your registered email and mobile number.
The ARN is your tracking key. Keep it safe until your GSTIN is issued.
A registration application moves through stages. First it is filed and waits for an officer to review it. The officer may approve it, or may raise a query asking for clarification or documents.
If a query is raised, you receive a notice in Form GST REG-03. You must reply, usually within seven working days, using Form GST REG-04 on the portal. A query left unanswered can lead to rejection, so checking status regularly matters.
You can track your application before logging in (most common for new applicants) or after logging in.
Go to gst.gov.in. Confirm the web address carefully. Do not use look-alike sites that ask for payment.
On the home page, click Services, then Track Application Status. Choose the Registration module if asked. This pre-login route needs no username or password.
Select ARN, then type the Application Reference Number from your email exactly as received. You may also track by SRN, FRN, or by submission date, depending on how you applied.
Type the captcha characters shown on screen, then click SEARCH. The portal displays your current stage. Completed stages appear in green and pending stages are greyed out.
If you already have a Temporary Reference Number (TRN) or portal login, sign in, then go to Services then Track Application Status, pick Registration, and search by ARN, SRN, or submission period. You can often download an acknowledgement PDF here.
Keep these details ready before you start.
| Detail | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| ARN (Application Reference Number) | Email and SMS sent at submission |
| TRN (Temporary Reference Number) | Email and SMS sent before final submission |
| Registered email and mobile | The contacts used in Part A of the application |
| SRN or FRN | If you applied via the MCA or IFSCA portal |
The portal shows your application at one of these stages. Common status values are below.
| Status shown | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Pending for Processing | Filed and waiting for the tax officer to review |
| Site Verification Assigned | Marked for a physical visit to your place of business |
| Pending for Clarification | Officer raised a query (REG-03); you must reply |
| Clarification filed, Pending for order | You replied; officer is deciding |
| Approved | Registration granted; GSTIN, login ID and password emailed |
| Rejected | Application turned down by the officer |
| Withdrawn | Application withdrawn by the applicant |
A straightforward application is normally processed within seven working days. Low-risk applicants may get faster processing under newer rules, while cases needing physical verification can take up to about thirty days. Treat these as typical ranges, not guarantees, because timelines depend on your risk profile.
If your status shows Pending for Clarification, log in and reply through Form GST REG-04 within the time stated in the notice. Attach the exact documents the officer asked for.
If processing stalls well beyond the normal time with no query raised, you can escalate. First, raise a grievance on the GST self-service or grievance portal and note the ticket number.
If you still get no clear response, the Right to Information Act, 2005 can help you ask why your application is pending. Under §6(1) you may file an RTI to the public authority handling GST, and §7(1) requires a reply, normally within 30 days. Ask a specific question, such as the current status, the officer handling it, and the reason for delay.
Use our RTI Drafter to write a clean application, and read The RTI Playbook to understand the full escalation path.
ARN stands for Application Reference Number. The GST portal generates it when you submit a new registration application. It is a unique alphanumeric code, usually 15 characters, sent to your registered email and mobile. You use it to track your application status until your GSTIN is issued.
Yes. Go to gst.gov.in, click Services, then Track Application Status, and enter your ARN with the captcha. This pre-login route works for new applicants who do not yet have a full login. You can also track using SRN, FRN, or the submission date.
A clear application is usually processed within seven working days. Low-risk applicants may see faster processing under newer rules, while applications needing physical verification can take longer, up to about thirty days. These are typical ranges, not promises, and depend on your risk profile and how quickly you answer any query.
It means the tax officer has raised a query and issued a notice, usually Form GST REG-03, asking for more information or documents. You must reply using Form GST REG-04 on the portal within the time stated. If you do not reply in time, the officer may reject your application.
No. GST registration on the official portal is free, and checking your status costs nothing. If a website or person asks you to pay a government fee for registration or status tracking, treat it as a warning sign. You may still choose to pay a professional for help, but that is a private fee, not a government charge.
Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Always confirm your final status on the official portal.