After a name is chosen and the bylaws and articles are written, it is necessary to register or incorporate the organization within its local  government, In most countries, there are specific people in governmental departments that work in registering an NGO and distributing the compulsory forms in which to do so. The documents to be submitted vary between vary between countries, but in most cases information about the board members, mission statement, and staff members is required and the articles and/or bylaws  are essential.