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Organisation : Registrar of Newspapers for India
Facility : Registration of Newspaper

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How To Register For RNI Newspaper?

After publication of the first issue of the newspaper as provided under section 5(5) of the PRB act, the RNI must be requested to issue a certificate of registration to the newspaper.

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Related / Similar Facility : Apply For RNI Title Verification

The check list/guidelines for registration of newspapers/periodicals are as under :
1. Documents required:
a. Photocopy of title verification letter issued by RNI.
b. Attested copy of Declaration authenticated by the DM/ADM/DCP /CMM/SDM as prescribed in form-I.
c. First issue indicating Volume – I and Issue-I.
d. An affidavit from the publisher for “No Foreign Tie-up” in the prescribed form (Annexure-IV)

2. Separate declaration should be filed in case the printer and publisher are different or the place of publication and place of printing come under the jurisdiction of two different magistrates.
3. The first issue should indicate Volume-I and Issue-I, date line, page number and the title in full prominently on the cover.
4. The publication should be brought out within six weeks (in case of daily/weekly) and three months (in case of other periodicity) from the date of authentication of Declaration.
5. The imprint line should contain the name of the Publisher, Printer, Owner, Printing press with complete address, Place of publication with complete address and the name of the editor.

If the documents are found to be complete in all respects and the publication is in order, the Press Registrar will enter the particulars of the newspaper in the register maintained by him and issue a Certificate of Registration to the publisher.

RNI does not accept incomplete applications for registration or issuing of Revised registration certificate. All pending applications for registration or revised registration will be processed only when all the complete and correct documents are submitted.

Please see the following Check List for the required documents:-
For the Certificate of Registration:
a) Copy of title verification letter
b) Attested copy of the declaration duly filled in and authenticated by the District Magistrate /Addl. District Magistrate etc.
c) Affidavit for ‘No foreign tie up’ duly filled in and notarized.
d) First Issue of publication brought out within 42 days in case of dailies and weeklies and 90 days for fortnightly and above.
e) Copy of the latest issue of the publication.

For Revised certificate of registration:
Following documents are required on the basis of which Revised Registration Certificate is issued:
a) Original Certificate of Registration issued by the O/o Registrar of Newspapers for India and in case it is lost, he/she is required to submit the affidavit for loss of certificate duly filled in and notarized along with the IPO of Rs.5/-.
b) Attested copy of the latest declaration, duly filled in and authenticated by DM/ADM concerned.
c) Affidavit for No foreign tie up, duly filled in and notarized.
d) Latest issue of the publication.

Fresh /Revised Certificates

A fresh declaration is to be made in the case of any change in (a) title (b) language (c) periodicity (d) ownership (e) place of publication (f) place of printing (g) publisher and (h) printer. It will be necessary to apply to the Press Registrar for a revised certificate of registration. A revised certificate will not be necessary if the fresh declaration has been made under other circumstances.

The documents required are given below:
(a) An attested photocopy of the fresh declaration duly authenticated by the magistrate concerned etc. indicating the change(s).
(b) A copy of the latest issue of the publication with correct imprint line, title and date line printed on each page of the publication.
(c) Original Certificate of registration issued by the office of RNI.
(d) If Original Certificate of Registration is lost, damaged, stolen etc., an affidavit duty signed by a magistrate, with a five rupee Indian Postal Order in favour of RNI has to be furnished.
(e) In case of change of ownership, attested photocopy of the transfer deed in respect of ownership, duly authenticated by the magistrate concerned, is also to be submitted.
(f) In case of change of title/language, a copy of the title verification letter is to be submitted.
(g) An affidavit for no foreign tie-up.

FAQ On RNI Newspaper Registration

Sure, here are some FAQ on RNI Newspaper Registration:

What is RNI Newspaper Registration?
RNI Newspaper Registration is the process of registering a newspaper with the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI). The RNI is a government body that is responsible for registering newspapers and periodicals in India.

Why is it necessary to register a newspaper with RNI?
There are a number of reasons why it is necessary to register a newspaper with RNI. These reasons include:
** To ensure that the newspaper is published in accordance with the law.
** To provide the newspaper with a legal identity.
** To allow the newspaper to claim certain benefits, such as government subsidies.

How do I register a newspaper with RNI?
To register a newspaper with RNI, you will need to complete an application form and submit it to the RNI office in your state. The application form can be downloaded from the RNI website.

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  1. Harjeet singh isher

    I want to know the registration status of दैनिक बसंत केसरी समाचार पत्र (क्रमांक संख्या सम/396/98 dated 05/04/23(श्रीगंगानगर)राजस्थान. When will I get registration number?

  2. आलोक कुमार जैन

    सर जी मै जिला मंडला एम पी से आलोक जैन
    मेरे दृारा लगातार चार वर्षो से मंडला दर्पण साप्ताहिक समाचार पेपर प़काशित कर रहा हू मुझे अभी तक सरकारी निविदाये नही मिल पा रही है उसके लिये मार्गदर्शन देने की कृपा करे

  3. I want knowthe Registration status of najre Gujarat ki (weekly) when will igetrgistra number.

  4. PARMAR.ghnanshyam.k

    સર મેરા ન્યુઝ પેપર કા નામ હૈ નજરે ગુજરાત કી.T.c.17638 નબર છે. મેરી ક્વેરી આઇથી વો મેને કંપ્લેટ કરકે ભેજ દિયા હૈ. 1 સાલ હો ગયા. ઓરપેપર કી ફાઇલ કોપી હર મહિને ભજતા હું ફીરભી મેરાRNI નબર અભી તક આયા નહિ મેને મેલ કિયા હૈ કોઈ જવાબ નહિ

  5. Sir i am venkateshappa.M karantaka My Application no: KA3012202129672 Not reference namber my emil sir plz reply sir

  6. upendra s.Gaikwad

    Sir….Plz!registration
    Upendra seetaram Gaikwad
    in solapur (Weekly,Shree Bhaktirup Darshan),(TitalCod-Mah/mar50015)

  7. How can we know pending dues, of the publisher?

  8. Mai APTEL16079 RIGISTAR TOO LET WAY

  9. CHANDRA PRAKASH SHUKLA

    I want to know the registration status of DALMAU MAIL DAILI. When will I get registration number?

  10. विजय औं सिंह पंसोरिया

    में शब्द तुलसी समाचार पत्र का प्रकाशक संम्पादक मुद्रक हुं मेरे समाचार पत्र का आर एन आई आनलाइन पर उपलब्ध नही है

  11. Sir my name is sarita Sharma from Burhanpur MP I applied for weekly newspaper but by default in application a weekly place on biannual has done now I want to change please consider it and kindly change my newspaper periodicity biannual in to weekly my title named is verified Nirbhik prajakanth on 2nd July 2021 and it’s reference no is 1366338

  12. MY REGISTRATION NUMBER IS 1343187. KINDLY TELL ME THE CURRENT STATUS.

  13. I have applied for magazine, registration HOLONG GADA title verification code is Jhasai00023. I want to know, when I will get registration number.

  14. Our application code is 2017100039 and application reference number is 13330637. I am unable to download readable RNI title verification letter with scanned signature. Please guide.

  15. I want to know the registration status of YUVASHAKTI TIMES. When will I get registration number?

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