The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is growing fast in India. In an effort to recognize and encourage such enterprises, the government has launched the Udyam Registration procedure. After you enroll your business in the Udyam Registration Portal, you obtain a Udyam Registration Certificate.
But at times, you might have lost this certificate or saved one but by mistake deleted it. No need to panic. The government has come up with a simple way to redownload and retrieve the Udyam Certificate.
Today, we will walk you through step by step on how to retrieve your MSME/Udyam certificate when lost.
Why is a Udyam Certificate Important?
Udyam Certificate is not only a certificate but also the identification card of your company. Some of its most valuable benefits are:
- Needed for the benefit of government schemes and subsidies.
- Beneficial while availing collateral-free loans from banks.
- Can be used to participate in tenders and government contracts.
- Helps in the identification of your company as an MSME by the concerned agency.
Therefore, in case the certificate is lost, recover it as soon as possible.
What do you do if you have misplaced the Udyam certificate by mistake?
If you have misplaced the certificate by mistake, you need not re-register. You can download it online through the use of your registration number and Aadhaar/Mobile/Email.
How to Recover Udyam Certificate
Simply follow the simple steps given below:
Step 1: Go to the Udyam Registration Portal's website.
- Go to the website of the Udyam Registration Portal initially. Ensure that the site is genuine.
Step 2: Select the "Download Udyam Certificate" option.
- You will have the option of "Download Udyam Certificate" on the home page. Click upon it.
Step 3: Fill the Udyam Registration certificate form
- When the Udyam Registration Certificate form opens, you will be required to enter the name of the applicant, mobile number, and email ID accurately in the form.
- You'll have to enter the name of the applicant, mobile number, and email ID on the form. Kindly enter the same mobile number and email ID that you used to fill in when registering your enterprise.
- Then you need to insert your Udyam Registration Number (URN). You have received this at the time of registration.
- Then select what certificate you wish to: Udyam Registration Certificate or Udyog Aadhaar.
Step 4: Enter the verification code.
- Insert the on-screen verification code in the space below.
Step 5: Download Certificate
- Now, after inserting the right Verification code, you can download your certificate in PDF. Keep it safe.
What if you forget your registration number?
The biggest problem at times is that the entrepreneurs forget their Udyam Registration Number (URN). There is a solution for it, too.
You have to:
- Go to the portal and choose "Forgot Udyam Registration Number."
- Fill in your registered mobile/email or Aadhaar.
- Verify through OTP.
- You will receive your Udyam Registration Number.
You can download the certificate currently with the above steps.
Easy ways to save your certificate
After you get back your certificate, it is important that it is secured. You may do the following:
- Download the Udyam Registration Certificate PDF on your laptop or computer.
- You may even download it to cloud storage such as Google Drive or OneDrive.
- Send this document to yourself via email.
- Print it and store it in a secure folder.
If you are not able to download your certificate by any of the above methods, you may ask for help from the Udyam Helpline.
You Can Apply for Cancel Udyam Registration Certificate Through Udyam Portal
Conclusion
If you've misplaced your MSME/Udyam certificate, don't worry. The government has made it extremely convenient to redownload and access it.
With just your registration number, mobile number, or email, you're able to download your new certificate in PDF form in a few minutes.
This certificate is a symbol of your company's identity, rights, and opportunities. Therefore, be sure to keep it safe.
