If you’ve registered your business on the Udyam registration portal but are unable to download the certificate, lost your Udyam registration number, or have had a change of mobile/email ID. You don’t have to worry about it. A lot of entrepreneurs had this issue.
In this article, we are going to simplify what a Udyam Certificate is, how to retrieve the Udyam Certificate, the reasons for this problem and how to solve the problem.
What is a Udyam Certificate?
A Udyam Certificate is a certificate issued by the Ministry of MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprise), and any business that wants to avail government benefits wants to have a Udyam Certificate. The Udyam Registration certificate is very important for your business. It certifies that your enterprise is registered as a Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME).
The Udyam Registration process is an online process that can be done on the Udyam Registration Portal. After successful registration, you get a Udyam Registration Number (URN) and a digital Udyam certificate.
This certificate is also used to get the benefits of loans from the bank, government tenders, subsidies, and other schemes.
Why do you need a Udyam Certificate?
A lot of people avail the registration, but the interesting part is that they don’t keep the certificate safely. Thereafter, when you need it, it is not there. This certificate is a must for:
- To get an MSME Loan from the Bank
- Apply for Government schemes
- Register on the GeM portal
- To receive subsidies and grants
- To establish the authenticity of the firm
So if you’ve lost your certificate or if you can’t download it, you should retrieve it through the Udyam registration portal.
How to download or get back a Udyam Certificate?
The procedure to retrieve a Udyam Certificate is quite easy. Here is how that is done:
- Visit the official portal
First, go to the Udyam Registration Portal.
- Click on the “Forgot Udyam Registration Number” link.
If you forget your URN, select the “Forgot Registration Number” option.
- Please Provide Your basic details, which are required in the forgot certificate form.
Following this, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or e-mail address.
- Confirm the OTP
Once you add the OTP, your registration number will appear.
- Download Your Certificate
- Go to the“Print Udyam Registration Certificate” section.
- Give basic details in the print Udyam Certificate form
- After all the verification process, you can get your Udyam certificate in your registered email ID.
- After that, you can print your certificate.
What are the reasons for the certificate not being downloaded?
Sometimes the certificate can not be downloaded due to technical or personal reasons. Like:
Changed Mobile Number :
If you have changed your mobile number after registration, you will not receive the OTP.
Wrong Email ID
Providing an incorrect email ID during registration, you might face issues.
Aadhaar Not Linked
As your Aadhaar is not linked to your mobile, you won’t get OTP.
Server or technical problems
And there are times when the portal is down because of server or technical problems.
What would you do if your mobile number or email address has changed?
If your old mobile number has been deactivated, then go to the “Update Udyam Certificate ” section on the same Udyam registration portal.
It is important that your Aadhaar card is linked with a mobile number which is active. Only then will the OTP process function smoothly.
Is there a method to do it offline?
Udyam registration is a fully online process. Accordingly, the retrieval of the certificate is also online.
There are no other channels for it available offline.
Are there any other online services available for the retrieval process?
There are plenty of agents and third-party services related to the Udyam registration process. If you’re lost about how to proceed, get professional help.
But bear in mind:
- You can also do it yourself on the official portal.
- Never share your OTP details with anyone.
- Get help only from a reliable source.
How to Keep Your Udyam Certificate Safe Very Simply
Do these things as a precaution:
- Download the certificate PDF on your mobile and laptop.
- Keep a copy in your mail.
- Create A Backup On Cloud Storage.
- Write down the URN number somewhere. A little care can save you from a big problem.
You Can Apply for Print Udyam Certificate Through Udyam Portal
Conclusion
The Udyam Certificate is your business’s identity. Don’t worry if you lost it or are unable to download it. The whole thing is online and simple.
With the right information and the execution of the right steps, you can recover your certification within a matter of minutes.
Keep in mind—it’s as important to save your registration number and certificate as it is to register.
If you are an MSME entrepreneur, this is the one simple advice I would give you: keep your documents handy and updated. This is the sign of a smart businessman.
