Documents · Affidavits · Annexures

Documents Required for Political Party Registration

Every Section 29A application is judged on its annexures. This checklist mirrors the document set we file with the Election Commission, and the drafting standard each document has to meet to survive scrutiny.

  • Complete Form PPR-1 annexure checklist
  • Constitution clauses the ECI checks first
  • Affidavit formats matched to electoral roll data
  • Newspaper notice wording and publication timing

Core documents for Form PPR-1

These documents form the spine of the application. A gap in any one of them typically results in the filing being returned rather than queried.

Party constitution

Rules and regulations covering aims and objects, membership, organisational structure, internal elections, office bearer terms, funds, accounts, audit and dissolution.

Memorandum and office bearer list

Signed memorandum with the names, designations, addresses and contact details of all office bearers.

Form PPR-1 application

The prescribed application form with complete particulars of the party, head office and authorised signatory.

Fee demand draft

Non-refundable ECI processing fee drawn in favour of the prescribed authority.

See the full cost breakdown: Political party registration fees. Ready to file? Start your registration.

Member affidavits and membership proof

At least 100 members enrolled as electors must swear affidavits confirming they are members of this party and of no other registered political party. Every detail must reconcile with the electoral roll.

Affidavit contents

Member name, address, EPIC number, constituency, and a declaration of sole party membership, notarised.

Membership register

An extract of the membership register signed by the authorised office bearer.

Roll verification

Cross-checking each affidavit against the current electoral roll before filing.

Review the statutory eligibility rules: Eligibility and requirements. Ready to file? Start your registration.

Identity, address and publication documents

Beyond the constitution and affidavits, the ECI needs proof that the party exists as an accountable entity with a verifiable head office and that the public was given a chance to object.

Party PAN and bank account

PAN in the party's name plus bank account particulars for accounts and contribution reporting.

Head office address proof

Registered head office proof — ownership document, rent agreement or NOC with utility bill.

Newspaper notice

Tear sheets of the public notice published in two daily newspapers, opening the 30 day objection window.

Read the Section 29A registration guide: Registration of political party under Section 29A. Ready to file? Start your registration.

Frequently asked

Questions founders ask

What documents are required for political party registration in India?
The Form PPR-1 application, party constitution or rules and regulations, memorandum, list of office bearers, affidavits from at least 100 members enrolled as electors, membership register extract, party PAN, head office address proof, bank account details, newspaper notice tear sheets and the non-refundable fee demand draft.
How many member affidavits are needed to register a political party?
A minimum of 100 members enrolled as electors must submit notarised affidavits confirming they are not members of any other registered political party. Details must match the electoral roll exactly.
Is a newspaper notice mandatory for party registration?
Yes. The proposed registration must be published in two daily newspapers so that any person may object within 30 days. Tear sheets of the publication are filed with the application.

Ready to file?

1500+ parties registered with a 98% registration success rate. Book a confidential consultation and we will map your filing timeline, documents and fees in one call.

Related pages