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RNI Registration
In order to establish a newspaper or periodical or printed publication in India, it is necessary for the owners to obtain a RNI registration from the Registrar of the Newspapers. Our Ministry of Information and Broadcasting controls and frame rules for the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (PRB). Approval of the RNI is required to start a business of Newspaper, Magazine, Journals, etc.
List Of Documents Required For The Final Registration
- A copy of the title verification letter issued by RNI.
- Declaration (Form-1) filed by the Publisher and duly authenticated by DM/DC/SDM/JCP/CMM.
- A written agreement between owner of periodical. In case the owner of the periodical and owner of the printing press are not the same, the agreement submitted must bear both the signatures.
- A copy of the first issue i.e. volume 1, issue 1. While submitting the first issue, please, make sure that:
- The first issue of the periodical is published within 42 days of the date of authentication of declaration.
- The first issue has Volume 1, Issue 1 clearly printed on the front page.
- The issue carries the printed title, page numbers and full date of its publication.
- The title or the masthead is presented in a uniform font/letter size. Any variation should not exceed 25%.
- The published newspaper/periodical contains public news, views or comments.
- The newspaper/periodical must only be published in the languages verified by RNI.
- Use of symbols, graphics, emoticons, etc. in place of a syllable/letter in the title should be avoided.
- The imprint line in every copy must carry the correct and complete information.
- A signed copy of the Printer agreement authorization in writing from owner(s), authorizing individual (by name) to make and subscribe declaration as publisher/printer, in the case where the publisher or printer making a declaration is not the owner thereof.
- Electricity/ Water bill (Business Place)
- Copy of Property papers(If owned property)
- Landlord NOC (Format will be provided)