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Shops and Establishments license in Uttarakhand (Shop Act registration)

The 2017 Act replaced the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962. As listed on India Code, establishments with 10 or more workers apply for registration and get a labour identification number. The rule for smaller ones and the fee were not confirmed. Here is the official fee, documents, steps and where to apply.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Fee, 1 to 5 employees
Registration applies from 10 workers; fee not confirmed
small shop
Apply
Not confirmed
Validity
Not confirmed

Official fee To confirm 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 Uttarakhand it comes under the Uttarakhand Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017.

The 2017 Act replaced the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962. As listed on India Code, establishments with 10 or more workers apply for registration and get a labour identification number. The rule for smaller ones and the fee were not confirmed.

Authority: Labour Department, Uttarakhand.

Official fee by size

EmployeesOfficial fee
Up to 9 employeesRegistration applies from 10 workers; fee not confirmed
10 or more employeesFee not confirmed

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

  1. Collect the documents listed here.
  2. Apply: Not confirmed.
  3. Apply online at labour.uk.gov.in.
  4. Pay the official fee: Registration applies from 10 workers; fee not confirmed.
  5. Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Not confirmed.

Where to apply

Labour Department, Uttarakhand. Official portal: labour.uk.gov.in.

Common questions

Do I need Shops and Establishments registration in Uttarakhand?
The 2017 Act replaced the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962. As listed on India Code, establishments with 10 or more workers apply for registration and get a labour identification number. The rule for smaller ones and the fee were not confirmed. The law is the Uttarakhand Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017.
How much does Shops and Establishments registration cost in Uttarakhand?
For a small shop with 1 to 5 employees the official fee is Registration applies from 10 workers; fee not confirmed. We have not yet matched this to an official page, so please treat it as to confirm. The fee can change with the number of employees, so check the table above.
When should I register in Uttarakhand?
Not confirmed. Validity: Not confirmed.
Where do I apply in Uttarakhand?
Apply on labour.uk.gov.in, run by the Labour Department, Uttarakhand.
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.

Related guides in Uttarakhand

Every business guide below includes Shops and Establishments registration, with all the other licences that business needs.

Dehradun
Restaurant or Café Cloud Kitchen Bakery or Sweet Shop Home Food or Tiffin Business Catering Business Grocery or Kirana Store Retail Shop Pharmacy or Medical Store Online Selling Business Salon or Beauty Parlour Gym or Fitness Studio Clinic Coaching or Tuition Centre Office or Agency Import Export Business
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