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A. FAQs on Track Application Status
Q.1 Can I track the status of my Registration Application?
Ans: Yes, you can track the status by using the Registration > Services > Track Application Status service from the GST Portal.
Q.2 What are different application status types?
Ans: Registration
1. ARN Generated – Status of TRN on submission of the Registration Application
2. Pending for Processing – Registration Application successfully filed
3. Provisional – Status of GSTIN, when create challan is initiated (in case of Casual Taxable Person) till Registration Application is approved
4. Pending for Validation – On submission of the Registration Application until ARN is generated
5. Validation Error – In case the validation fails, on submission of the Registration Application until ARN is generated
Amendments to Core Fields
1. Pending for Processing – Amendment Application of Registration application successfully filed and ARN generated
2. Pending for Validation – On submission of the Amendment Application until ARN is generated
3. Validation Error – In case the validation fails, on submission of the Amendment Application until ARN is generated
B. Track Application Status > Pre Login
I am a taxpayer. How can I track my GST registration status of application that I have submitted without logging to the GST Portal?
On submission of the registration application, you will be given an Application Reference Number (ARN). You can track GST registration status of your application by tracking this ARN. To view status of your ARN without logging to the GST Portal, perform the following steps:
1. Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed.
2. Click the Services > Registration > Track Application Status command.
3. In the ARN field, enter the ARN received on your e-mail address when you submitted the registration application.
4. In the Type the characters you see in the image below field, enter the captcha text.
5. Click the SEARCH button.
The Application status is displayed.
C. Track Application Status > Post Login
I am a taxpayer. How can I track status of my GST application that I have submitted after logging to the GST Portal?
On submission of the application, you will be given an Application Reference Number (ARN). You can track status of your application by tracking this ARN. To view status of your ARN after logging to the GST Portal, perform the following steps:
1. Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed.
2. Login to the GST Portal with valid credentials.
3. Click the Services > Registration > Track Application Status command.
In Case of ARN:
a) In the ARN field, enter the ARN received on your e-mail address when you submitted the registration application.
b) Click the SEARCH button.
The Application status is displayed.
In Case of Submission Period:
a) Select the Submission Period of the application using the calendar.
b) Click the SEARCH button.
The Application status is displayed.
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D. Track Application Status > Login using TRN
I am a taxpayer. How can I track status of GST registration application that I have submitted after logging to the GST Portal using TRN?
To track status of registration application after logging to the GST Portal using Temporary Reference Number (TRN), perform the following steps.
1. Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed.
2. Click the REGISTER NOW link.
3. Select the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) option.
4. In the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) field, enter the TRN received.
5. Click the PROCEED button.
6. In the Mobile / Email OTP field, enter the OTP you received on your mobile number and email address. OTP is valid only for 10 minutes.
Note:
- OTP sent to mobile number and email address are same.
- In case OTP is invalid, try again by clicking the Click here to resend the OTP link. You will receive the OTP on your registered mobile number or email ID again. Enter the newly received OTP again.
7. Click the PROCEED button.
8. The My Saved Application page is displayed. You can check the current status of the application under Status column.
| Status | Status description |
| Draft | When the Application Form is saved but not submitted at the GST Portal |
| Active | On the generation of the TRN, Status of TRN becomes Active or Status of GSTIN on approval of application |
| Expired | Status of TRN on expiry of 15 days and application form not submitted at the GST Portal |
| ARN Generated | Status of TRN on submission of the application form at the GST Portal |
| Inactive | Status of the Provisional GSTIN in case of Casual Dealer or Non-Resident Taxable Person on rejection of the application/ Post expiry of the validity period of 90 days |
| Provisional | Status of GSTIN, when create challan is initiated (in case of casual taxpayer) till registration form is approved |
| Pending for Validation | On submission of the application form until ARN is generated at the GST Portal |
| Validation Error | In case the validation fails, on submission of the application form until ARN is generated |
| Pending for Processing | Application Form successfully filed at the GST Portal |
| Pending for Clarification | Notice is issued for seeking clarification by the Tax Official |
| Pending for Order | Application Form resubmitted by the Applicant with the Response/ clarifications to the notice |
| Approved | When the Registration Application is approved by the Tax Official |
| Rejected | When the Registration Application is rejected by the Tax Official |
(Republished with amendments)
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