Manipur - Apply for Film Censor Board Certification

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Film Censor Board Certification, the applicant has to make their application online via link
2. The applicant can check all the details for the application process and click the “Click here to apply” from above the menu list.
3. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Sign Up” option.
4. Enter all the applicant details and click the “Next” button.
5. Also, upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. After completing the details click the “Submit” button.
7. Now the applicant has to log in with the user ID and password and click the “Submit” button.
8. The applicant has to select the form from the menu list.
9. Enter all the details in the application form and click the “Next” button.
10. Follow by completing the film details and applicant details and then click the “Next” button.
11. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
12. Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
13. The fee details are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
14. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
15. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
16. The CBFC will schedule a screening to examine the film's content. A committee will review the film and determine its certification.
17. The CBFC will issue a certificate for the film based on the examination. The applicant will be informed of the decision, and the certificate will specify the classification category.
18. Once the film has been certified, the applicant can collect the certificate from the regional CBFC office or the office specified in the communication they receive from the CBFC.
19. The applicant can release and distribute the film following the certification category and any additional instructions provided by the CBFC.
20. This entire process can be completed within 68 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• ID proof (birth certificate, PAN card, Aadhaar card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• A copy of the film on DVD or Blu-ray disc.
• A copy of the script of the film.
• A certificate from the copyright holder (if one is not the copyright holder).
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Central Board of Film Certification
Chairperson
Films Division Complex, Phase- I Building, 9th Floor, Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg
Mumbai - 400026
Email : chairperson[dot]cbfc[at]nic[dot]in
Chief Executive Officer
Films Division Complex, Phase- I Building, 9th Floor, Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg
Mumbai - 400026
Tel No. : 022-2351 0414
Email : ceo[dot]cbfc[at]nic[dot]in
Sr. Administrative Officer
Films Division Complex, Phase - I Building, 9th Floor, Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg
Mumbai - 400026
Tel No. : 022-2351 0479
Chief Information Security Officer / Chief Technical Officer
Films Division Complex, Phase- I Building, 9th Floor, Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg
Mumbai - 400026
Tel No. : 022-2351 0414
Contact link

Eligibility

The following persons are eligible to apply for Film Censor Board Certification in India:

• The producer of the film
• Any authorized representative of the producer
• The distributor of the film
• The exhibitor of the film

Fees

• Fee calculator link

NOTE: Enter and select the details with the captcha code and click the “Calculate” button.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 68 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Online user manual from the following link link

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Duration of the film
• Film title
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date

Need for the Document

• Film Censor Board Certification in India is a process by which the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certifies films for public exhibition. The CBFC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

link

Others

The CBFC issues certificates with one of four ratings:

• U: Unrestricted public exhibition
• U/A: Unrestricted public exhibition, with parental guidance for children under 12
• A: Restricted to adults (18 years of age and above)
• S: Restricted to specialized audiences (such as doctors or scientists)