A Complete Overview Of Documents Required For Factory License
The application fee which includes the registration fee, processing fee, factory license fee, and permission fee is required at the time of filling out the application.
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Introduction: Factory Compliance and Legal Regulations
Hey learners, let's talk and take a closer look at the businesses or factories that are already operating or soon will be operating in India. The factories act, 1948 became operative for the factories in India to control the working environment, rights, and responsibilities in the factories. Since 21 November 2025, factories are governed by the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, which replaced the Factories Act, 1948; rules and registrations made under the old Act continue, to the extent they are consistent with the Code, until they are replaced. The law ensures the obligations of the Employers and Employees in the factories and controls and protects the workers so that the proper working environment may be given. Under the Code, a “factory” means premises with 20 or more workers where a manufacturing process runs with power, or 40 or more workers without power. (The Factories Act, 1948 used ten workers with power and twenty without.)
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Procedure For The Factory License
- Open the website of the Municipal Department of the Concerned State.
- Login using the registration credentials at the Citizen login portal;
- Make sure the information being submitted is correct from your viewpoint and understanding
- On successful registration of the Applicant; log in using essential login credentials(mobile no., username, etc)
- Click on the factory license option Go thoroughly through the guidelines and instructions on the website
- You have the option to change your credentials such as mobile number, and name
- At the factory license portal, all details of all the registered Companies along with their details (such as Registration number, Applicant, Process name Trade name Category, etc)
- For the legacy records, search from the legacy search module using the license number, factory name, etc
- If the validity mentioned in the record is expired, then the renewal process can be processed
- If the documents are valid, an amendment or surrender of the licenses can be made
- For the first timer, who are new and willing to apply, click on Apply for new Factory License
- Fill out the application correctly mentioning the Personal details, Industry type and area of work, trade type, Machinery details and power details, Storage details, factory details, Manufacturing Details, etc., and upload the documents.
- Verify the details, submit the form, and pay the required fee using the Payment gateway
- The application is sent for scrutiny and approval to the MCD officials
- In case any questionnaire is raised by the MCD officials, the applicant needs to provide the required information within a definite period
- If the documents are rejected, the applicant has the option to reply a fresh
- If the application is approved the License is downloadable from the website.
- The applicant whose license is approved has the option to Renew, amend, or Surrender the license as and when required.
Documents To Be Submitted For Issuance Of New Factory License
For the confirmation of Industry Location
- Ownership proof (Such as Lease deed, Perpetual deed along with NoC from the Owner)
- Details of the Company (Memorandum of Understanding, NoC from Partners in case of Partnership deed)
- Authority Letter of the Applicant
- Sanction of the Construction of the Building at the site from the concerned department;
- Self Declaration on the letterhead (Self undertaking)
- Additional documents required (depending on the State Concerned)
- Consent from State Pollution Control Board
- No objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire department
- NOC from Water Board.
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- Ownership Details (such as Registered occupancy proof perpetual deed, lease deed, and not of the Owner)
- Company Details (Memorandum of Understanding or NoC in case of Partnership deed from the Partners.)
- Authorization letter from the Applicant
- Sanction from the local authorities for the Construction of the Building
- Self-declaration of the correctness of your & documentation
- Additional documents depending on the requirements of the State concerned
- Consent from the State pollution control Board
- No objection certificate from the fire department
- No objection certificate from the Water Board (for the use of well or groundwater)
Documentation Required For The Factory License Under Household Category
- Ownership certificates (such as lease deed and NoC from the Owner);
- Applicant's details (such as ID card, PAN card, etc.)
- Site plan detailing the key plans along with a copy of the Electricity Bill etc.;
- Self-declaration (confirming the proof and documents mentioned);
- Details of the additional documents required;
- Consent from the State Pollution Control Board;
- Consent from the water, fire, and electricity departments
Documentation Required For The Industries Outside The Industrial Area
- Ownership Certificate (Such as occupancy proof/rent agreement/lease agreement along with NoC from the Owner)
- Details of the Company (MoU, Certificate of Incorporation/NoC in case of Partnership deed from the partners)
- Authorization letter
- Consent from the State Pollution Control Board;
- No objection certificate from the Electricity, water, and fire department;
- Additional documents as per the State Board;
- Self-declaration/undertaking for approving the documents mentioned (No further affidavit is required)
- No objection certificate from the Water, fire, and electricity department
Documents Required For New Factory License From Local Commercial Category
- Ownership certificate (lease deed/rent agreement along with NoC from the Owner)
- Copy of electricity bill
- Sanction certificate including key plan, building plan, and site plan (from the local authority)
- The self-authorization on the letterhead (No additional affidavit required).
- Consent letter from the State Pollution Control Board;
- Safety explosive certificate for the concerned State authority;
- No objection certificate from the fire, water, and electricity department.
Documents required for Renewal of License
Along with the documents mentioned above which are personal and Companies information, a few additional documents are required for renewal
- Consent letter from the State Pollution Control Board
- No objection Certificate from the fire department
Documents required Licensing for the Amendment in the Factory
- Constitution certificate of the firm/Incorporation certificate in case of Private/public limited Company (MoU/AoA)
- No objection certificate (NOC) for the authority in favor of the applicant (from the members in case of change in the name of Director/Partner)
- Details of the changes in power load (Horsepower machinery)
- Undertaking/Authorisation on the letterhead (no further certificate is required)
- Consent from the concerned State board (as per the requirement of changes in the Company)
- Additional authorization/bond/affidavit as defined for industrial concentration for redevelopment into the confirmed industrial area.
Eligibility for Licensing of the Factories
Premises with 20 or more workers where a manufacturing process runs with power, or 40 or more workers without power are factories and need to be registered and licensed under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Every Factory which is at its initial stage and is under development, construction, or planning to extend its business must be approved under the Code and the State's rules.
Regulatory Authority of the Factories
Under the OSH Code, 2020 (which replaced the Factories Act, 1948), the State government has the power & authority to make rules and regulations with regard to the registration and licensing of the factories, through
Fee required
The application fee which includes the registration fee, processing fee, factory license fee, and permission fee is required at the time of filling out the application.
For the renewal of the license fee such as permission fees, processing fees, transaction fees, late & arrear fees (if applicable), and a convenience fee is required at the time of renewal of the application. The application fee, renewal fee, amendment fee, or surrender fee varies from State to state and Project to project. For getting detailed information, Consult our Expert, who provides every little information and takes care of their customer and spoonfeeds them a client for every Compliance part when the Company or Project requires it.
Validity
The license is valid for the period of one year which is December 31st from of manufacturing Starting date. Every Manufacturing, before the expiry of the license, needs to be renewed to avoid extra charges and penalties, and further documentation.
Penalties for Non-complying Governing Law by the Factories
Factories covered by the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 must comply with the Code and the State's rules made under it. Contravention attracts the penalties set by the Code. (The figures earlier quoted on this page, up to 7 years' imprisonment or a fine up to Rs. 2 lakh, were those of the Factories Act, 1948, which the Code replaced from 21 November 2025.)
Conclusion
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Ravikant Rai
Content WriterHi, I am Ravikant Rai, a Technology Lawyer, who graduated with B. A. LL. B. (Hons.) from the school of law and legal affairs at Noida International University I have two years of experience writing about law as a freelancer and aspiring lawyer. In addition, I have experience writing, Content creation and researching legal information. Various articles on business and corporate law, cyber law and cyber security have been authored by me. I currently work in technology deals, corporate, fintech, and cyber law, etc. I have written documents on a variety of subjects, including software licensing, license to use, terms of service, privacy policy, cloud computing service, data security, confidentiality, and data protection, as well as shareholder and founder requirements.
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