In accordance with the Cooperative Societies Act 2005 & Cooperative Societies Regulations 2012 (Proposed) all cooperative societies must be registered by the Director of Societies.  The Certificate of Registration confirms that a cooperative society is registered with the Director of Societies.  In the event of loss or damage of a Certificate of Registration, the cooperative society may request a replacement from the Department of Cooperative Development.

Registered Cooperative Societies that have lost or damaged the Certificate of Registration.

1. The cooperative society must write to Director of Societies with a justification regarding the lost/damaged certificate requesting a replacement copy.
2. This request must be submitted on the letter head of the cooperative.
3. The request is reviewed by the Director of Societies. Once approved, the director re-issues a copy of the Certificate of Registration.
4. Applicant is then informed in writing that the certificate is ready for collection.  

No forms required.

No supporting document required

A replacement fee of BS$20.00 is payable upon collection of the certificate.  

Cooperative Development
P.O.Box N-3028
Levy Building
Bay Street East
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 356-3152-4 or 323-6605
Fax. (242) 356-4622
E-mail: coopdevelopment@bahamas.gov.bs 
           coopbahamas@hotmail.com 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to  5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays