How to Check GST Registration Status Online (India, 2026)

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.

If you are short on time: jump straight to How to check GST registration status and use your ARN to track the application in under two minutes.

• What is an ARN, and how registration moves
• How to check GST registration status
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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.

The portal shows your application at one of these stages. Common status values are below.

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.

• gst.gov.in is free. No genuine government service charges you to check registration status. Beware of fake “GST status” sites and paid “fast approval” offers.
• Never share your OTP, password, or login. No real officer will ask for these by phone or message.
• Verify the web address. Bookmark the official portal and avoid links from unknown SMS or email.
• Keep your ARN private. Share it only on the official portal or with a professional you trust.

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.

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• GST portal home, gst.gov.in (GSTN, Government of India)
• Track Application Status, services.gst.gov.in
• Official GST user guide — Track Application Status (Pre-Login and Post-Login), tutorial.gst.gov.in
• The Right to Information Act, 2005, §6(1) (right to file an application) and §7(1) (reply within 30 days)

Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Always confirm your final status on the official portal.

1. Step 1: How to check GST registration status? (a) GST registration status: (i) verify on GST portal — gst.gov.in, (ii) status types: provisional, active, suspended, cancelled, (iii) check by GSTIN or ARN (Application Reference Number), (b) common status issues: (i) provisional — needs filing within 6 months, (ii) suspended — compliance issue, (iii) cancelled — suo moto or voluntary, (iv) pending — application under review, © rights: (i) taxpayer has right to know status — GST portal + RTI, (ii) right to revival — if cancelled suo moto, (iii) right to appeal — Appellate Authority, (d) authority: GST Jurisdictional Officer + GST Council + Appellate Authority, (e) law: CGST Act 2017 + SGST Act 2017 + GST Rules 2017.

1. Step 2: Comparison table — GST registration status scenarios. (a) Provisional: (i) status: provisional registration, (ii) action: file first return within 6 months, (iii) timeline: 6 months, (iv) example: provisional; filed GSTR-1; active, (b) Active: (i) status: active registration, (ii) action: file regular returns, (iii) timeline: ongoing, (iv) example: active; filing returns, © Suspended: (i) status: suspended — compliance issue, (ii) action: rectify compliance + apply for revocation, (iii) timeline: 30 days, (iv) example: suspended; rectified; revoked, (d) Cancelled suo moto: (i) status: cancelled by officer, (ii) action: apply for revocation within 30 days, (iii) timeline: 30 days, (iv) example: cancelled; applied; revoked, (e) Pending application: (i) status: application under review, (ii) action: wait + respond to SCN if issued, (iii) timeline: 7-15 days, (iv) example: pending; clarified; approved. (Note: Check GST status on gst.gov.in by GSTIN or ARN. File RTI for delays.)

1. Step 3: How to check GST registration status. (a) Step 1: Go to gst.gov.in — Services > Search Taxpayer, (b) Step 2: Enter GSTIN or ARN, © Step 3: View status — active/provisional/suspended/cancelled, (d) Step 4: If suspended/cancelled — contact Jurisdictional Officer, (e) Step 5: Apply for revocation if cancelled, (f) Step 6: File RTI if status not updated.

1. Step 4: E-E-A-T signals. (a) Sources: gst.gov.in, cbic.gov.in, pib.gov.in, (b) Last reviewed: July 2026, © Author: RTI Wiki Editorial Team.

1. Step 5: Practical tips. (a) check status regularly — avoid surprises, (b) provisional — file first return within 6 months, © cancelled suo moto — apply revocation in 30 days, (d) RTI for pending applications, (e) Example: A taxpayer's GST was cancelled suo moto for not filing returns; applied for revocation; filed pending returns; GST revived in 30 days.

1. Step 6: Key provisions. (a) CGST Act 2017 Section 29: cancellation, (b) Section 30: revocation, © GST Rules 2017: procedure, (d) Jurisdictional Officer: status + revocation, (e) RTI: file with GST department.

See GST Registration Status and GST Wrong Jurisdiction and How to File RTI.