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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-title=(GST Number Search and Verify 2026)
+metatag-description=(Verify a GSTIN online in 2026, check taxpayer status and avoid fake GST invoices or cancelled registrations.)
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+====== GST Number Search and Verify 2026 ======
+{{ :social:auto:gst-number-search-verify-2026.webp?direct&1200 |Indian small business owner verifying GST number and invoice details}}
+**Quick answer.** Use the GST portal's taxpayer search to verify GSTIN, legal name, trade name, state, registration date and active or cancelled status before relying on an invoice.
+**Reviewed on:** 5 June 2026.
+<WRAP center round info 95%>
+This is a citizen help page, not an official government page. Use it to understand the route, documents and safety checks before using the official portal or department process.
+</WRAP>
+===== Step-by-step =====
+  - Copy the 15-character GSTIN from the invoice or supplier profile.
+  - Open the official GST portal and use Search Taxpayer / Search by GSTIN or UIN.
+  - Match legal name, trade name, state code and registration status.
+  - Check whether the invoice details are consistent with the supplier and supply location.
+  - If the GSTIN is cancelled or mismatched, ask for correction before payment or input-tax-credit use.
+===== Details and proof to keep =====
+  * GSTIN
+  * invoice copy
+  * supplier email
+  * screenshot of taxpayer status
+  * payment record
+===== Red flags and cautions =====
+  * A printed GSTIN on an invoice is not proof that registration is active.
+  * Do not claim input tax credit on doubtful invoices without professional review.
+  * Use only gst.gov.in for taxpayer status.
+===== If the matter is stuck =====
+  - Raise a written complaint on the official portal, app, helpdesk, school, office, bank, distributor or RTO route that controls the record.
+  - Save the ticket number, date and reply.
+  - Ask for a written reason if the status is delayed, rejected, hidden or inconsistent.
+  - Where a public authority holds the record, RTI can ask for file status, action taken, reasons recorded, officer name/designation and copies of non-exempt records.
+===== Related guides =====
+  * [[:gst-registration-status-check-2026|Gst Registration Status Check 2026]]
+  * [[:gst-ecommerce-seller-tcs-mismatch-marketplace-data|Gst Ecommerce Seller Tcs Mismatch Marketplace Data]]
+  * [[:travel-agency-gst-invoice-not-provided|Travel Agency Gst Invoice Not Provided]]
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