Every registered MSME gets a Udyam Registration Number (URN) in the format UDYAM-XX-00-0000000. It is printed on the Udyam certificate, it stays the same for the life of the registration, and it is what banks, buyers and government portals ask for when they need proof that you are an MSME.
What each part of the number means
| Part | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| UDYAM | UDYAM | Fixed prefix for every Udyam registration |
| XX | MH | Two-letter code for the state or union territory where the enterprise is registered |
| 00 | 26 | Two-digit code for the district within that state |
| 0000000 | 0012345 | Seven-digit serial number for the enterprise |
So UDYAM-MH-26-0012345 would be an enterprise registered in Maharashtra. Common state codes include MH (Maharashtra), UP (Uttar Pradesh), DL (Delhi), KA (Karnataka), GJ (Gujarat) and TN (Tamil Nadu).
A valid number always has exactly 19 characters including the three hyphens: five letters, then two letters, then two digits, then seven digits.
Udyam number vs the old Udyog Aadhaar number
| Udyam Registration Number | Udyog Aadhaar (UAM) number | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | UDYAM-MH-26-0012345 | 12 characters, starting with the state code (for example MH26A0012345) |
| Issued | From 1 July 2020 | 2015 to June 2020 |
| Valid today | Yes | No, it stopped being valid in 2022 |
If your certificate shows only a UAM number, the business is not currently registered. Follow our Udyog Aadhaar to Udyam migration guide to get a Udyam number.
How to check a Udyam number is real
- 1Check the format. Anything that does not match UDYAM-XX-00-0000000 is not a Udyam number.
- 2Verify it on the government portal. The "Verify Udyam Registration Number" option on udyamregistration.gov.in shows the enterprise name, type and other basic details. Our verification guide walks through it.
- 3Match the details. The enterprise name should match the supplier's invoices, and the classification year should cover the period you care about.
Where you need your Udyam number
- Bank loans under MSME schemes such as CGTMSE, and priority sector lending
- Filing a delayed payment case on MSME Samadhaan
- Registering as a seller on GeM and onboarding on TReDS
- Giving buyers proof of MSME status for the 45-day payment rule
- Logging in to update or print your certificate
Lost your Udyam number?
You can find it again using the mobile number or email used at registration, or your PAN. See recover a lost Udyam number and find your Udyam number using PAN. Once you have it, you can download the certificate again.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of a Udyam Registration Number?
UDYAM-XX-00-0000000: the UDYAM prefix, a two-letter state code, a two-digit district code and a seven-digit serial number.
Does my Udyam number change when I update my details?
No. Updating details keeps the same Udyam Registration Number. A new number is issued only for a new registration.
Is a Udyog Aadhaar number the same as a Udyam number?
No. Udyog Aadhaar numbers were issued before July 2020 and are no longer valid. Businesses must register on Udyam.
Looking for Udyam Registration help? Provelty Enterprises is a private consultancy that files Udyam registrations and updates for a service fee. Registration on the government portal itself is free.