The process of getting 80g and 12a certificates usually takes a period of 1 month to 6 months depending upon a lot of factors. Once the applications and the required documents are filed at the Income Tax Department, it may take some time. In case of a complete application that suits all the requirements it can be processed faster. Nevertheless the process may be slowed down due to the further inquiries or the lack of information. To enable the response to be faster, ngo are supposed to make sure that all the documentation is correct and thorough prior to the submission.