How to Download GST Cancellation Certificate (Form REG-19)
When your GST registration is cancelled, the department issues a cancellation order in Form GST REG-19 — commonly called the GST cancellation certificate. This guide shows you exactly how to download it from the GST portal, when it is issued, and what to do if it is not showing.
What is the GST cancellation certificate (REG-19)?
Form GST REG-19 is the official order confirming that a GSTIN has been cancelled — either because the taxpayer applied for cancellation (in Form GST REG-16) or because a proper officer cancelled it suo-moto. It states the effective date of cancellation and is your proof that the registration is no longer active. If you are winding down GST voluntarily, see our GST cancellation / surrender service.
How to download the GST cancellation certificate — step by step
- Go to the GST portal (www.gst.gov.in) and log in with your username and password.
- Open Services → User Services → View/Download Certificates.
- Locate Form GST REG-19 in the list of certificates.
- Click the Download icon — the certificate downloads as a PDF with the cancellation details and effective date.
The certificate is available only after the cancellation has actually been processed and approved. Until then, you will see the application status but not the REG-19 order.
Track your cancellation application (REG-16)
If you have applied for cancellation and are waiting, track it via Services → Registration → Track Application Status using your ARN. Once the status shows the application as approved, the REG-19 certificate appears under View/Download Certificates.
Certificate not showing? Common reasons
- The cancellation is still pending or under query with the officer — wait for approval.
- You are logged into the wrong GSTIN — check you are on the correct account.
- Final return GSTR-10 is still due — file it to complete the closure even after cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
In which form is the GST cancellation certificate issued?
It is issued in Form GST REG-19, the order of cancellation of registration.
Can I download the certificate without logging in?
No. You must log in to the GST portal; the certificate is available under Services → User Services → View/Download Certificates.
Do I need to file anything after cancellation?
Yes. A final return in Form GSTR-10 is generally required within three months of the cancellation date or the order date, whichever is later.
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Related guides: GST registration · GST returns · GST annual return
