Shop Act Registration UP 2026: Fees, Documents, Apply

The short answer

Since 19 Nov 2025 only shops and establishments with 20 or more workers must register; smaller ones are exempt from the Act. Here is the official fee, documents, steps and where to apply. Key facts: Shop license fee, 1 to 5 employees: Not required (fewer than 20 workers) (small shop); Apply: Within 6 months of starting business (for 20 or more workers); Validity: One-time registration (2022 rules moved to a one-time fee based on the maximum staff employed in the year); not confirmed on the official site.

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Shop license fee in Uttar Pradesh: Not required (fewer than 20 workers) for a small shop with 1 to 5 employees. Larger shops pay more, see the table below.

Shop license fee, 1 to 5 employees

Not required (fewer than 20 workers)

small shop

Apply

Within 6 months of starting business (for 20 or more workers)

Validity

One-time registration (2022 rules moved to a one-time fee based on the maximum staff employed in the year); not confirmed on the official site

Official fee Not officially verified Source

What it is and who must register

Shops and Establishments registration is a state law requirement for shops, offices, restaurants and similar places that employ people. In Uttar Pradesh it comes under the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962 (as amended in 2025).

Since 19 Nov 2025 only shops and establishments with 20 or more workers must register; smaller ones are exempt from the Act.

Authority: Labour Department, Uttar Pradesh.

Official fee by size

Employees	Official fee
No employees	Not required (establishments with fewer than 20 workers are exempt since 19 Nov 2025)
1 to 19 employees	Not required (fewer than 20 workers)
20 or more employees	20 or more workers: register online, one-time fee based on staff count (amount shown on Nivesh Mitra; official fee table not reachable)

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

Documents to keep ready

Photo ID and address proof of the owner
Proof of premises
Photo of the shop front with name board
Employee details (names, roles, wages)

Steps to apply

Collect the documents listed here.
Apply: Within 6 months of starting business (for 20 or more workers).
Apply online at Nivesh Mitra (UP single window).
Pay the official fee: Not required (fewer than 20 workers).
Keep the certificate safe. Validity: One-time registration (2022 rules moved to a one-time fee based on the maximum staff employed in the year); not confirmed on the official site.

Where to apply

Labour Department, Uttar Pradesh. Official portal: Nivesh Mitra (UP single window).

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

Track your application on Nivesh Mitra (UP single window)

Typical time

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

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If you operate without it

Running a shop or office that needs registration without it is an offence under Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962 (as amended in 2025). The fine and any jail term differ by state and have been changed in recent years, so we do not show an amount here.

Law: Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962 (as amended in 2025)

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Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

Reason	How to fix it
Premises proof is missing or does not match the address in the form	Upload the rent agreement with the landlord NOC, or the latest property tax receipt, with the same address as the form.
Number of workers is wrong or not stated	Count every worker, including part-time and contract workers, and enter the same number in the form and the declaration.
Owner ID, photo or signature is unclear	Upload a clear scan or photo of the owner's ID and a recent passport photo.
Fee not paid or payment failed	Pay the official fee on the portal again and keep the receipt.
Wrong category chosen (shop, restaurant, office)	Pick the category that matches your business and apply again if the office sends it back.

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.

Free formats you may need

Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.

Landlord NOC

A letter from the owner of a shop or office saying the tenant may run a business there.

Free format

Affidavit (trade licence)

A sworn statement made before a notary, used by some municipal offices as proof that the premises and details in a trade licence application are true.

Free format

Partnership consent letter

A letter signed by all partners of a firm saying one partner may apply for, sign for and hold a licence on behalf of the firm.

Free format

Rent agreement

An 11 month agreement between the owner and the tenant of a house or flat that sets out the rent, deposit, notice period and rules of stay.

Free format

Shop or office lease agreement

A lease between the owner of a shop, office or godown and a business tenant, with the rent, deposit, yearly increase, lock in and notice terms.

Free format

Shops Act declaration

A declaration by the owner of a shop, office or restaurant giving the details asked for when registering under the state Shops and Establishments Act.

Free format

All free formats

Common questions

Do I need Shops and Establishments registration in Uttar Pradesh?

Since 19 Nov 2025 only shops and establishments with 20 or more workers must register; smaller ones are exempt from the Act. The law is the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962 (as amended in 2025).

How much does Shops and Establishments registration cost in Uttar Pradesh?

For a small shop with 1 to 5 employees the official fee is Not required (fewer than 20 workers). This figure is not yet matched to an official page, so it is not officially verified. The fee can change with the number of employees, so check the table above.

When should I register in Uttar Pradesh?

Within 6 months of starting business (for 20 or more workers). Validity: One-time registration (2022 rules moved to a one-time fee based on the maximum staff employed in the year); not confirmed on the official site.

Where do I apply in Uttar Pradesh?

Apply on Nivesh Mitra (UP single window), run by the Labour Department, Uttar Pradesh.

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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Shops and Establishments in Uttar Pradesh 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 Nivesh Mitra (UP single window). Is state ne time limit publish nahi ki. Application ka status official portal par track karein.

Shops and Establishments in Uttar Pradesh 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 Shops and Establishments in Uttar Pradesh ke business chalane par kya hoga?

Kanoon (Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962 (as amended in 2025)) 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.