Documents Required for GeM Registration (2026 Checklist)

Setting up a seller account on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal requires submitting valid business documents to confirm identity, taxation, and organizational status. Inaccurate document details are the leading cause of registration rejects.

This guide provides the complete, category-wise checklist of documents required for GeM registration in 2026.

Important Compliance Disclaimer

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Document Checklist by Business Type

1. Sole Proprietorships

For individual owners, registration is straightforward and uses personal credentials:

• PAN Card: Personal Permanent Account Number of the proprietor.
• Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar of the owner (linked to an active mobile number).
• GSTIN (Optional but Recommended): Goods and Services Tax Identification Number.
• Udyam Registration Certificate: Mandatory to claim MSME purchase preferences.
• Bank Account Details: Cancelled cheque or passbook copy with active IFSC codes.

2. Partnership Firms & LLPs

Partnership entities must submit registration deeds and proof of authorized representation:

• Firm PAN Card: Separate PAN card issued in the name of the Partnership/LLP.
• Partnership Deed: Notarized or registered partnership agreement.
• Authority Letter: Formal document signed by all partners authorizing a specific partner to manage the GeM dashboard.
• LLP Registration Certificate: (For Limited Liability Partnerships).

3. Public and Private Limited Companies

Companies must provide corporate validation certificates:

• Company PAN: Separate PAN card in the company name.
• Certificate of Incorporation (COI): Issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA): Defining corporate scope.
• Board Resolution: Signed document authorizing a director to represent the firm.
• Director Identification Number (DIN): DIN details of active board members.

Key Verification Details to Verify

1. Name character match: The name of the organization must match character-for-character across the PAN, GSTIN, and Bank passbook.
2. PAN Status: Verify that company PAN status is marked "Active" in the Income Tax database before starting.
3. Active IFSC code check: If your bank recently went through a merger, verify your active IFSC codes with your branch manager first.

Official References

• GeM Portal Seller Onboarding Guidelines
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs MCA Services
• Income Tax Department PAN Verification Portal