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Updated for FY 2026-27 | GSTFilling.co
You applied for GST registration. Or you filed a return. Either way, the system handed you a reference number and said "track your status." But where exactly do you check? And what does each status actually mean?
This page answers both questions — and lets you check your GST ARN status right here, right now, for free. No login. No waiting. Just enter your ARN and get your result in seconds.
ARN stands for Application Reference Number. It is a unique 15-digit alphanumeric reference code generated by the GST portal whenever a significant action is completed — such as submitting a GST registration application or successfully filing a GST return.
The ARN is sent automatically to your registered email address and mobile number at the time of submission. It is also displayed on the acknowledgement screen of the GST portal right after you submit.
Think of your ARN as a tracking ID. With it, you can check the exact status of your application or return at any point in time — from submission all the way to final approval or rejection.
ARN in GST is used in two separate contexts, and understanding the difference helps you track the right thing.
This ARN is generated when you submit a new GST registration application on the GST portal or through an authorised service provider. You use this ARN to track whether your application is under review, needs clarification, or has been approved.
This ARN is generated after you submit a GST return (like GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.) and complete the tax payment on the GST portal. You use this ARN to confirm whether your return has been accepted and is filed-valid.
A lot of people submit their GST registration application or file their return and then simply wait — without actively checking whether things are moving forward. That is where things can go wrong.
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The logged-in view gives you additional information — including any notices, clarification requests, or officer remarks linked to your application.
This will show whether your return is filed-valid, submitted but not filed, or invalid due to pending payment.
When you check your ARN status, one of the following will appear. Here is exactly what each status means and what you should do:
Application submitted, in queue for review by Tax Officer. No action needed — monitor every few days.
Physical verification of your business address ordered. A Verification Officer has been assigned.
Visit done, report submitted. Application back with Tax Officer for final decision.
Formal notice raised by Tax Officer. Log in and respond immediately — missing deadline leads to rejection.
Your response received. Officer is reviewing before making a final decision. No action needed.
Deadline missed. Officer deciding on original application — often results in rejection.
Registration granted. GSTIN and credentials sent to your registered email. Download certificate.
Application not accepted. Read rejection order for reason, correct the issue and reapply or appeal.
Once your status changes to Approved, follow these steps:
A rejection is not the end. Here is what to do:
The total time can range from under a week to over a month depending on how straightforward your application is. Tracking your ARN status ensures you are not losing time on a stuck application.
Whether you are a first-time GST applicant waiting to receive your GSTIN, or a regular filer wanting to confirm that a return went through correctly — your ARN is all you need to stay informed.
Use the free GST ARN Status Check tool on this page to get your status instantly. No account, no login, no unnecessary steps. Enter your ARN and know exactly where things stand.
If your status shows "Pending for Clarification" — act immediately. If it shows "Approved" — download your certificate and start filing.
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