FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

I am accredited by NABH. Do I still need registration?

Registration will be compulsory under the ACT in the states/UTs wherever the   Act is or would be applicable even if accredited by NABH. 

What is the procedure for registration?

The registration can be done in following ways:  

  •  In person by visiting office of District CMO
  •  By post by sending filled in application along with proof of payment of fee
  •  Online by visiting website www.clinicalestablishments.nic.in 
Where can I register my clinical establishment? Or what is the process of registration?

If an application is being made in person or by post then it can be sent in the prescribed proforma along with prescribed fee to the district registering authority (i.e. District Health Officer / Chief Medical Officer).

What are the documents required for registration?

For purpose of provisional registration, an application form in the prescribed proforma along with the prescribed fee or proof of payment of prescribed fee as determined by the State Government will be required. 

Will provisional registration continue after permanent registration begins? / Is permanent registration mandatory after notification of standards or can I continue to run Clinical Establishment with provisional registration?

After commencement of permanent registration, provisional registration will NOT be granted or renewed beyond:  

  •  Period of two years from the date of notification of the standards in case of clinical establishments which came into existence before the commencement of this Act
  •  Period of two years from the date of notification of the standards in case of clinical establishments which came into existence after the 15  commencement of this Act but before the notification of the standards
  •  Period of two years from the date of notification of the standards, which came into existence after standards have been notified. 
What is Permanent registration?

Once minimum standards have been notified by the Govt. for the Clinical Establishments, Permanent registration would be provided to all those conforming to the notified standards prescribed for that category of clinical establishments.  

Does my application necessarily have to be in English?

It can be both in English & Hindi.

Who will issue the registration certificate?

The District Registering Authority shall issue the registration certificate, the office of which is located in the office of District CMO.

Will there be inspection before I am granted a provisional registration certificate?

For purpose of provisional registration there shall not be any inquiry or inspection prior to grant of registration. However the owner of clinical establishment is expected to fill in all data correctly & shall be responsible 14  for it. The person in charge shall be a medical person holding a qualification of a recognized system of medicine. 

Once I receive a provisional certificate of registration, what is the validity?

Every provisional registration shall be valid to the last day of the twelfth month from the date of issue of the certificate of registration and such registration shall be renewable on annual basis.