The 1956 Divizia C was the 5th season of Liga III, the third tier of the Romanian football league system.
Team changes.
To Divizia C.
Relegated from Divizia B
Promoted from Regional Championship
Renamed teams.
"Metalul București" was renamed as Energia București.
"Metalul Baia Mare" was renamed as Energia Baia Mare.
"Metalul 108 Cugir" was renamed as Energia Cugir.
"Avântul Fălticeni" was renamed as Recolta Fălticeni.
"Flacăra 14 Orăștie" was renamed as Energia Orăștie.
"Flacăra Târgoviște" was renamed as Energia Târgoviște.
"Metalul Sinaia" was renamed as Energia Sinaia.
"Flacăra Moinești" was renamed as Energia Moinești.
"Metalul Brăila" was renamed as Energia Brăila.
"Metalul Oradea" was renamed as Energia Oradea.