BIS Hallmark Registration Online

Guaranteeing the Purity of Gold

Apply for Hallmark registration for jewelry. Mandatory for all jewelers selling gold in India. Complete guidance on HUID and BIS compliance.

Get mandatory BIS Hallmark registration for your jewelry showroom or manufacturing unit to legally sell gold and silver jewelry in India.

The mark of pure gold. Register your jewelry business with BIS to legally sell hallmarked jewelry and build unmatched trust with your customers.

Hallmarking is the accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles. In India, hallmarking is managed by the BIS to protect consumers against adulteration and to obligate manufacturers to maintain legal standards of purity.

As of 2021, the Government of India has made gold hallmarking mandatory in several phases. Every piece of hallmarked jewelry now carries a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number, which is a six-digit alphanumeric code that allows the consumer to verify the jewelry's details on the BIS Care App.

QuickTaxperts provides a seamless registration service for jewelers, ensuring that your showroom or manufacturing unit is legally registered on the BIS portal and ready to process HUID markings.

• Category: Product Certification
• Covers gold jewelry of 14kt, 18kt, 20kt, 22kt, 23kt, and 24kt purity.
• Mandatory display of the BIS Logo and the Purity Grade.
• Requires coordination with Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H) centers.
• Strict penalties for selling non-hallmarked jewelry in notified areas.
• Mandatory for all jewelers selling gold jewelry in notified districts
• Registration under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
• Requires compliance with HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) norms
• Essential for building consumer trust and brand credibility

Why Every Jeweler Needs Hallmark Registration

Legal compliance and business growth.

• Legal Safety: Avoid heavy penalties and legal action for selling un-hallmarked gold.
• Consumer Trust: Customers look for the Hallmark logo and HUID before buying precious metals.
• Standardization: Ensures uniform quality and purity across all your inventory.
• HUID Verification: Enables customers to verify the jeweler and purity details online.

Documents required

Document requirements vary by entity type, state, premises, and authority. These are the usual groups we verify before submission.

• Hallmark Checklist: Proof of Establishment (GST/Trade License/COI).; PAN Card of the firm/company.; Aadhaar Card of the proprietor/partners/directors.; Map showing the location of the showroom/unit.; Proof of identity of the authorized signatory.; Annual turnover details (for fee calculation).

Process and timeline

• Portal Registration: Creating a user profile on the BIS Manakonline portal.
• Application Filing: Submitting the online request for 'Grant of Registration to Jewelers'.
• Fee Payment: Paying the BIS registration fee (varies based on location and turnover).
• Approval: Instant or short-duration review of the documents by BIS officials.
• Activation: Final registration grant and login access to the HUID portal for processing jewelry.

Expert review

BIS Hallmark Registration Online content is reviewed by QuickTaxperts Precious Metals Team, Hallmark Compliance Consultants.

• Checklist-led review
• Document pre-verification
• Authority-specific next steps

Frequently asked questions

These quick answers cover common planning questions before you request a checklist or quote.

• What is BIS Hallmarking?: It is the certification of purity of gold and silver jewelry by a BIS-recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Center.
• Is hallmarking mandatory for all jewelers?: Yes, it is mandatory for all jewelers selling gold jewelry in the districts notified by the government.
• What is HUID?: HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) is a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code laser-marked on every piece of jewelry.
• How can a customer verify the hallmark?: Customers can use the 'Verify HUID' feature on the BIS Care App to see the purity and jeweler details.
• What are the allowed purity grades for gold?: Gold hallmarking is allowed for 14kt, 18kt, 20kt, 22kt, 23kt, and 24kt.
• How much does the registration cost?: The BIS registration fee for jewelers is typically around ₹7,500 + GST for a 5-year period (subject to change).
• What is an A&H Center?: An Assaying and Hallmarking Center is a BIS-recognized facility that tests the jewelry and applies the hallmark.
• Is silver hallmarking also mandatory?: Currently, hallmarking is mandatory for gold jewelry. Silver hallmarking is available but remains voluntary.