Kerala - Renew Trade License

Advertisement

Procedure

The application for renewal of the license is to be made within thirty days from the date of its expiry.
Apply In-Person:

1. Applicant has to submit an application for renewal addressed to the Licensing authority of the concerned municipal corporation/municipality where the trade license was obtained.
2. Link for contact details link
3. Go to the respective office.
4. Collect the applicable application form or write on a plain A4 paper as per advice.
5. Submit the completed application form along with required document. Please check the required documents section of this page.
6. Authorities will check the submitted application and announce the fees / charges. Please pay and get the receipt.
7. This application will be processed internally.
8. Applicant gets notification from the department through their registered mobile number. So, please follow the department notification.
9. On successful completion of the process, renewed trade license will be delivered as per applicable norms.

Note:

• It is advised to submit additional set of copy of the documents and get counter signed for your safety while applying with government department..

Apply Online:

1. Visit the following portal link.
2. Click on “Register” and provide name and number.
3. An OTP will be sent and once it is verified the applicant is registered.
4. Login with the registered number and OTP sent again.
5. The applicant has to click on the “Renew Trade License” button present on the Homepage.
6. Once the applicant clicks on the “Apply” button, a form will be displayed which will include all the details related to Trade for which the citizen needs the License.
7. Uploaded documents will be displayed with a green checkmark signifying the document has been uploaded successfully.
8. On successful submission of the application, users can: Download Confirmation Form and Print Confirmation Form.
9. The applicant has to make payment of License fees once the application is approved by the Commissioner. The applicant will be notified once the application is approved.
10. Payment confirmation page will be displayed on successful payment.
11. The applicant can download as well as print the TL Certificate and Receipt.
12. Follow the notification address to get the renewed license in a stipulated period of time.

Apply through CSC:

1. To Renew Trade License, the applicant has to approach the nearest CSC centre link

   Note: The applicant has to select a state, district, and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centers.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. This application will be moved to the respective authority of the Zone for field verification of the site.
11. After field verification, the authority will submit a verification report before the trade license committee.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The applicant will get a renewal license by visiting the centre.
15. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Advertisement

Required Documents

• Application form
• Original copy of the trade License
• Previous year challans
• Up to date property tax paid receipt.
• ID Proof of the Applicant (PAN/DL/Passport/Bank Passbook)
• Address Proof of the Applicant (DL/ Passport/Bank Passbook)
• Passport Photograph (for single owner) or Jt. Photography (for Jt. Owners) as per requirement
• Aadhaar Card

Note:

• Apart from the above listed documents, authorities may ask for additional information or document. Please provide them for smooth processing.

Office Locations & Contacts

Director of Urban Affairs,
SwarajBhavan, Nanthancode, Kowdiar(PO)
Thiruvananthapuram - 695003
Ph: 0471-2318896, 0471-2325708
Contact link

Eligibility

• A valid trade license whose validity expires in thirty days
• Make sure applicant does not have any criminal records

Fees

• Application fee details shall be provided by the concerned licensing officer
• Please pay as authority’s advice at the time of applying.

Note:

• Don’t forget to take the receipt for the payment.
  

Validity

• License is valid for 1 financial year or
• As notified on the license.

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

Processing Time

• Renewal can be obtained in One week time

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external
websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe,
myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M%22 Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".

Instructions

• The application for renewal of the license is to be made within thirty days from the date of its expiry.
• In case the renewal process is delayed, then it may attract fine depending upon the rules and regulation of the issuing authority.
• Rules and regulations in relation to the issuance of a trade license vary from state to state.
• The fee structure for the issuance of the license differs based on the nature of the business
• The failure to comply with pre-requisites of the trade license can also result in the closure of a business.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Father's Name
• Aadhaar card
• Mobile number
• email ID
• GST Number

Need for the Document

• A trade license needs to be renewed before its validity lapses.
• No centre shall operate without renewed trade license
• Renewal of trade license is mandatory and helps business operator to understand the latest updates and norms as laid by government from time to time.

Information which might help

• In case the renewal process is delayed, then it may attract fine depending upon the rules and regulation of the issuing authority.
• However, the license does not allow the holder to any other trade or business than for it is issued
• Please follow government’s announcement to avoid un-necessary actions for not following the policy.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Place some external links which might help.

Others

More information which might help people.