GSTN introduces new facility to verify document Reference Number on offline communications of State GST authorities



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The GST Network (GSTN) has launched a new facility allowing taxpayers to verify Reference Numbers (RFNs) for offline communications sent by State GST authorities. This means you can now easily check if a physical document, like a notice or order, genuinely came from a State GST officer. The verification can be done both before and after logging into the GST portal.

1. The GST portal (System) generates various documents, such as notices/ orders, etc which are communicated to the taxpayer. Most such documents have a system-generated unique identifier DIN (Document Identification Number)/ RFN (Reference Number). These documents, by virtue of being generated by the System, are already traceable in the portal, mostly on the taxpayers dashboard. Still, a facility for taxpayers to verify such documents through such auto-generated RFN is under development and will
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FAQ :

GSTN has introduced a new facility for taxpayers to verify the Reference Number (RFN) of offline communications sent by State GST authorities.

You can verify an RFN by navigating to Services > User Services > Verify RFN on the GST portal and entering the RFN provided.

Yes, limited details of an offline communication with a valid RFN can be verified pre-login. Greater details are available after logging in.

No, this facility is specifically for offline correspondence issued by State GST authorities. For documents from Central GST officers, you should use the CBIC DIN facility.

RFN stands for Reference Number, which is a unique identifier generated by State tax officers for physically generated correspondence sent to taxpayers.




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