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Fire NOC (fire license) in Uttar Pradesh

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

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Issued by
Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services
Official fee
Varies (certificate)
for a small eating house
Validity
3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses

Official fee To confirm 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 Uttar Pradesh it is issued by the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services.

Under the UP Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022 and Rules, 2024, a fire safety certificate is needed for buildings over 15 m high and for special buildings. Shops (mercantile) below 15 m with floor area under 500 sq m and offices (business) below 10 m with floor area under 500 sq m are exempt. Restaurants count as assembly buildings and are not in the exempt list, so check with the local fire office. Fee not published in a source we could reach.

Under the UP Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022 and Rules, 2024, a fire safety certificate is needed for buildings over 15 m high and for special buildings. Shops (mercantile) below 15 m with floor area under 500 sq m and offices (business) below 10 m with floor area under 500 sq m are exempt. Restaurants count as assembly buildings and are not in the exempt list, so check with the local fire office. Fee not published in a source we could reach.

Official fee

CityFeeValiditySource
LucknowVariescertificate3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous usesTo confirm Source
KanpurVariescertificate3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous usesTo confirm Source
GhaziabadVariescertificate3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous usesTo confirm Source
NoidaVariescertificate3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous usesTo confirm 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 Nivesh Mitra / UP Fire Service online portal (upfireservice.gov.in).
    3. Pay the official fee: Varies (certificate).
    4. Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses.

    Where to apply

    Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services. Official portal: Nivesh Mitra / UP Fire Service online portal (upfireservice.gov.in).

    Common questions

    Do I need a fire licence or NOC in Uttar Pradesh?
    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 Uttar Pradesh?
    For a small eating house the official fee is Varies (certificate). We have not yet matched this to an official page, so please treat it as to confirm. The fee depends on the area of the premises.
    Who issues the fire licence in Uttar Pradesh?
    The Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services, on Nivesh Mitra / UP Fire Service online portal (upfireservice.gov.in).
    How long is a fire licence valid in Uttar Pradesh?
    3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses.
    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.