How to Apply
Application Procedures and Documents Required
Application at counter (applicants are required to obtain a number tag in advance. For the methods to obtain the tag number, please refer to “Methods to Obtain Tag Number and Appointment” of the website of the Identification Services Bureau.)
1. Target Applicants:
Any person or group
2. Certificate Content:
Registration number, name of association or foundation and the first publication date in the Official Gazette of Macao SAR
3. Application Formalities and Required Documents:
Application can be made at DSI in person or by an authorized representative with the following documents:
a. A completed application form (Pedido de Certificado de Associação e Fundação)
b. A photocopy of the applicant’s valid identity document
Online Services
Please visit Online Services of the Identification Services Bureau
Service Location and Office Hours
Identification Services Bureau
- Headquarter
Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, nº804, Edificio “China Plaza”, 1º andar, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre
Address: Rua Nova da Areia Preta n.º 52, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre in Islands
Address: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Taipa
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)
Fees and Payment Methods
Fees:
MOP15.00, extra MOP5.00 for each additional page
(Note: Administrative Public Welfare Legal Person is exempt from the fees and charges.)
Payment Methods:
Headquarter (China Plaza), Macao Government Services Centre and Macao Government Services Centre in Islands : Cash, credit card, Union Pay “QuickPass”, debit card, Macau Pass and MPay are accepted for payment.
Processing Time
- 12 working days(Performance Pledge)
(Note: counting from the following working day upon the receipt of completed application form and all required documents.) - Applicants who lodge the application online can collect their certificate according to the following schedule:
- Collection location: The Identification Services Bureau on the 1st floor of the China Plaza
- Collection location: Area R on the 2nd floor of Macao Government Services Centre in Areia Preta and Area D on the 3rd floor of Macao Government Services Centre in Islands
- Collection location: The Identification Services Bureau on the 1st floor of the China Plaza
Progress Enquiry and Service Results Collection
Progress enquiry:
Enquiry on the application progress
Collection Methods of service results:
1. In person
2. By authorized person(The application receipt and the original copy of the authorized representative’s valid identity document should be presented).
Note: For details of document collection procedure, please visit electronic document collection process.