CR12 is a copy of Company Records held by the Company Registry. For any application of tenders, bank opening, and other services a CR12 is required to confirm the shareholders of the company and their share distribution. This document is essential and is required. The document usually is taken as valid within 6 months or 12 months of application depending where it is being submitted. In this article, you will learn how to apply for a company CR12 online using eCitizen. This service is available on the Business Registration Service portal on eCitizen and can be done by the phone or PC.
Company Search Records can be done by anyone as long as they have the company name or company registration number. However before any CR12 application is done, you MUST be logged into eCitizen to initiate the process. The copy of CR12 costs Kshs. 650 payable through the eCitizen Portal of which the procedure is outlined below.
How to Apply for a Company CR12 on eCitizen at Kshs. 650
Every company search costs 650 and it is delivered immediately after payment. Companies that have been verified and published on the BRS can perform the search. Any other company that has not been verified cannot grant you the CR12 immediately and it is treated that your money is just lost like that. Unverified companies means the company directors details on the Company Registry are not up to date and need updating and this is usually for the companies registered way earlier before eCitizen came into place.
- Open your PC or phone Browser
- Find the eCitizen Dashboard and log in or simply just click https://brs.ecitizen.go.ke/ and it will prompt you for login
- Enter your eCitizen ID number or email address used during registration. Enter your eCitizen Password and click on Login. On prompting for OTP send it to either phone or email and key in the OTP code. Then proceed.
- Once logged in locate the Business Registration Service portal on eCitizen Dashboard under Agencies. Click on it and grant access to be redirected to the BRS portal.
- Once on the BRS, click on Make Application and scroll to find the item Official Search (CR12) and click on it.
- Enter the company registration number or the company’s registered name. Once the name is displayed check it and the end and click on a continue
Enter your Postal Address as the person applying for the company CR12 and proceed to next to do the payment. 
- On the payment page, you can send a prompt to your phone for you to just enter PIN. You can also use the Paybill 222222 and account number given on the BRS portal. Once paid Click on Complete and download the new Company CR12
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