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Prepositions before nouns

Using “of” and “for” with “registration”

Registration commonly appears in phrases with for when expressing purpose or eligibility. Of registration is used mainly in formal noun combinations such as “certificate of registration.”

Quick answer

Which is correct: “of registration” or “for registration”?

Use for registration when something is intended for the registration process, such as “form for registration.” Use of registration in formal phrases where registration identifies a document, status, or process, such as “proof of registration.”

Please complete the form for registration online.
Drivers must carry proof of registration.
The deadline for registration is Friday.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for registration

Showing purpose or intended use

Use for when something is needed or intended for the registration process.

documents for registration must be submitted early.
fees for registration increased this year.
2
proof/certificate of registration

Naming official status or documents

Use of registration in formal administrative phrases.

a certificate of registration was issued.
proof of registration is required.
3
registration for + event/service

Stating what someone registers for

Registration is often followed by for to name the event, course, or service.

registration for the conference closes tomorrow.
registration for classes begins in August.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of registration
The company received a certificate of registration.
Formal phrase identifying a document or legal status.
for registration
Applicants need a photo for registration.
Shows purpose or connection to the registration process.
registration for
Registration for the workshop is open.
States what someone is registering for.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of for purpose

Of does not usually express intended use.

✕ Bring documents of registration. ✓ Bring documents for registration.

Omitting the article in formal phrases

Formal expressions often need a or the.

✕ Proof of registration is inside folder. ✓ The proof of registration is inside the folder.

Confusing registration for with registration of

Registration of names a thing being officially registered.

✓ The registration of the trademark took several weeks.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. Please submit all documents ___ registration before Monday.
2. The driver showed proof ___ registration.
3. ___ the seminar closes tomorrow.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “for registration” more common than “of registration”?

Yes. For registration is widely used for forms, fees, deadlines, and required documents.

When do we use “of registration”?

Mainly in formal phrases such as “certificate of registration” or “proof of registration.”

Can I say “registration of a company”?

Yes. Registration of is used when naming the thing being officially registered.

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