Legal document establishing a partnership firm and outlining its terms
Visit Official Portal →Drafting: 1-3 days; Registration: 10-15 days
Stamp duty (varies by capital and state) + Registration fees
Competent individuals combining resources or skills for business
Two or more individuals wishing to start and run a business together as co-owners
Draft the deed clearly outlining profit-sharing ratio, capital contribution, duties, and terms of dissolution.
Print the deed on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of appropriate value according to the state Stamp Act.
All partners and witnesses must sign the deed on all pages.
Get the deed notarized by a public notary.
Apply for a PAN card in the name of the Partnership Firm using the notarized deed.
Register the firm with the Registrar of Firms (RoF) of the respective state for legal validity to sue third parties.
To update details on your Partnership Deed — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Partnership Deed ().
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Partnership Deed.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Partnership Deed from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Partnership Deed", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Partnership Deed will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Partnership Deed, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Partnership Deed is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
No, registration is optional under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, but unregistered firms cannot file lawsuits against third parties.
No, a traditional partnership firm does not have a separate legal entity distinct from its partners (unlike an LLP or Private Limited Company).
The application process varies by state. Generally, you can apply online through the official government portal by submitting the required documents and paying the applicable fee.
Typically, you need proof of identity (like Aadhaar or PAN), proof of address, and passport-size photographs. Specific requirements may vary based on your state or exact case.
While not always legally mandatory for everyone, having a Partnership Deed is often essential if you want to avail of the associated government services, subsidies, or legal benefits.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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