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Fire NOC (fire license) in Bihar

Who needs a fire licence in Bihar, the official fee, documents and where to apply.

Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026

The short answer

Who needs a fire licence in Bihar, the official fee, documents and where to apply. Key facts: Issued by: Bihar Fire Service; Official fee: Varies (certificate) (for a small eating house); Validity: 3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardous.

Source: firenoc.bihar.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.

Issued by
Bihar Fire Service
Official fee
Varies (certificate)
for a small eating house
Validity
3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardous

Official fee Not officially verified Source

What it is and who needs it

Fire safety clearance based on occupancy, area, height and fuel use. Eating houses using LPG, larger premises and taller buildings. Delhi: restaurants over 50 seats or 90 sq m.

In Bihar it is issued by the Bihar Fire Service.

Needed for buildings 15 m or taller or with ground coverage over 500 sq m, special buildings (business, mercantile, hotel) where any floor exceeds 500 sq m, and all assembly buildings. A restaurant may count as assembly, so confirm with the fire office; a small shop below these limits does not need one. Fee by building category and total floor area (Schedule C of Bihar Fire Service Rules, 2021); rates not extracted.

Needed for buildings 15 m or taller or with ground coverage over 500 sq m, special buildings (business, mercantile, hotel) where any floor exceeds 500 sq m, and all assembly buildings. A restaurant may count as assembly, so confirm with the fire office; a small shop below these limits does not need one. Fee by building category and total floor area (Schedule C of Bihar Fire Service Rules, 2021); rates not extracted.

Official fee

CityFeeValiditySource
PatnaVariescertificate3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardousNot officially verified Source
GayaVariescertificate3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardousNot officially verified Source
MuzaffarpurVariescertificate3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardousNot officially verified Source
BhagalpurVariescertificate3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardousNot officially verified Source
DarbhangaVariescertificate3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardousNot officially verified Source

Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.

Documents to keep ready

    Steps to apply

    1. Collect the documents listed here.
    2. Apply online at Bihar Fire NOC and Audit Portal.
    3. Pay the official fee: Varies (certificate).
    4. Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardous.

    Where to apply

    Bihar Fire Service. Official portal: Bihar Fire NOC and Audit Portal.

    After you apply

    What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

    Track your application

    Typical time

    No time limit published by the authority. Track your application on the official portal linked above.

    Not officially verified

    If you operate without it

    Running a place that needs a fire NOC without one can lead to a notice, a fine or closure under the state's fire safety law. The amount differs by state, so we do not show one here.

    Law: The state's fire service or fire safety Act

    Not officially verified

    Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

    ReasonHow to fix it
    Fire fighting equipment or exits do not meet the rulesFit the extinguishers, signs and exits the inspector lists, then ask for a fresh inspection.
    Building plan or occupancy papers are missingUpload the sanctioned plan and occupancy certificate, or ask the owner for them.
    Wiring or electrical safety certificate is missingGet a certificate from a licensed electrician and upload it.
    Wrong category or building height enteredCheck the height and use of the building and correct the form.

    Not officially verified

    Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

    Common questions

    Do I need a fire licence or NOC in Bihar?
    Eating houses using LPG, larger premises and taller buildings. Delhi: restaurants over 50 seats or 90 sq m.
    How much does a fire licence cost in Bihar?
    For a small eating house the official fee is Varies (certificate). This figure is not yet matched to an official page, so it is not officially verified. The fee depends on the area of the premises.
    Who issues the fire licence in Bihar?
    The Bihar Fire Service, on Bihar Fire NOC and Audit Portal.
    How long is a fire licence valid in Bihar?
    3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardous.
    Is Govt License a government website?
    No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.

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    Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

    Fire NOC in Bihar ka application status kaise check karein?
    Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track your application on Bihar Fire NOC and Audit Portal. Is state ne time limit publish nahi ki. Application ka status official portal par track karein.
    Fire NOC in Bihar ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
    Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
    Bina Fire NOC in Bihar ke business chalane par kya hoga?
    Kanoon (The state's fire service or fire safety Act) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.