Sell gold jewellery or artefacts? Legal Startup helps jewellers check whether BIS hallmarking applies, prepare and file the online registration, understand the HUID process and keep the registration valid.
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BIS hallmark registration is the online registration of a jeweller with the Bureau of Indian Standards. Once registered, the jeweller can send gold jewellery and artefacts to a BIS-recognised assaying and hallmarking centre, where the purity is tested and each article is marked with the BIS logo, the purity grade and a six-character HUID. Under the hallmarking order, hallmarking is mandatory for gold jewellery in the areas and categories covered.
Last updated: October 2026. Hallmarking rules, exemptions, covered areas, purity grades and fees change from time to time, so we confirm the current position before filing. Registration and hallmarking are decided by BIS and the hallmarking centres.
A hallmark is an official guarantee of the purity of precious metal. In India, BIS runs the hallmarking scheme, and hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts is mandatory in the areas and categories notified by the government. A jeweller who sells such articles must be registered with BIS and must sell only hallmarked pieces of the covered grades.
Each hallmarked article carries three marks: the BIS logo, the purity grade in carat and fineness, and a six-character Hallmark Unique Identification code, or HUID. The HUID links the article to the jeweller and the hallmarking centre on the BIS system, so buyers can verify what they are paying for. The jeweller must keep records and give a proper invoice with the sale.
Registration is only the first step. The jeweller then gets articles tested and marked at a BIS-recognised assaying and hallmarking centre. Some small jewellers and some kinds of articles are exempt, and silver hallmarking is available as well, so we check the current rules for your case. For the order and the portal, visit the Bureau of Indian Standards website.
Important points every jeweller should know. Rules can change.
The route depends on the size and type of your jewellery business.
You are starting a retail jewellery business.
You already sell gold jewellery and must now comply.
You have more than one shop or branch.
You make or supply jewellery to other jewellers.
Your BIS registration is near expiry.
You want to set up an assaying and hallmarking centre.
Not sure whether hallmarking applies to you or your articles? Send us the details and we will check it free of charge.
Why jewellers register and hallmark their gold jewellery.
Registration lets you sell covered gold jewellery lawfully.
Buyers can see the purity guarantee and verify the HUID.
Hallmarked jewellery is easier to value, exchange and resell.
Each article is linked to the jeweller and the hallmarking centre.
A clear purity mark reduces arguments over quality.
Proper invoices and records help with audits and bank financing.
Selling covered gold jewellery without registration can lead to action under the BIS Act.
From checking applicability to selling hallmarked jewellery, here is how it normally works.
Timelines depend on BIS processing, document accuracy and hallmarking centre schedules. Not to scale.
We confirm whether hallmarking applies to your business, your turnover, your outlets and the kinds of articles you sell.
We list the documents for your type of business, review them and prepare the outlet and signatory details.
The application is submitted on the BIS portal with the prescribed fee, and we follow up on any query raised by BIS.
Once BIS grants the registration, the jeweller can submit articles for hallmarking.
Articles are sent to a BIS-recognised assaying and hallmarking centre, tested for purity and marked with the BIS logo, the purity grade and the HUID.
Hallmarked articles are sold with an invoice that shows the details, and records are kept for BIS checks.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. Our expert will confirm the exact list for your business.
The total cost depends on the number of outlets, the type of business and how many articles you hallmark. It generally has three parts:
Paid to BIS when applying or renewing. The schedule can change, so we confirm the current fee before you apply.
Paid to the assaying and hallmarking centre for each article tested and marked.
Our fee depends on the number of outlets and the support needed. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
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Choose the situation that matches your business, or call free for a custom quote.
You sell gold jewellery and need a BIS registration for the first time.
Your registration is near expiry or you have more than one outlet.
You want to understand how to set up an assaying and hallmarking centre.
Our professional fee is quoted after a free call. BIS fees and hallmarking charges are paid separately as per the current schedule. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free applicability check.
If you sell gold jewellery or artefacts, you need to check hallmarking rules.
Shops selling gold jewellery to customers.
Units that make gold jewellery for sale or supply.
Businesses supplying jewellery to retailers.
E-commerce and brand sellers of gold jewellery.
Founders planning to launch a jewellery brand or shop.
Entrepreneurs who want to offer assaying and hallmarking services.
A quick view of how the BIS hallmark differs from other marks and claims. Ask us which one applies to you.
| Mark or claim | Applies to | Based on | Granted by | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIS Hallmark with HUID | Gold jewellery and artefacts | Purity test at a hallmarking centre | BIS | Mandatory in covered areas and categories |
| ISI mark | Products with an Indian Standard | Factory inspection and sample testing | BIS | Separate scheme from hallmarking |
| CRS registration | Specified electronics and IT products | Testing and registration | BIS | Uses a registration mark |
| Jeweller's own purity claim or shop certificate | Any jewellery | Jeweller's statement | Not applicable | Not a hallmark and not a substitute for it |
Early checks on the rules and the documents prevent most delays.
Registration is only the beginning. Here is how to stay in good standing.
Send jewellery to a BIS-recognised centre and sell only hallmarked articles of the covered grades.
Issue proper invoices with article details and keep records ready for BIS checks.
Inform BIS of changes in the business, partners, address or outlets and update the registration.
Apply for renewal in time so that hallmarking is not interrupted.
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Quick answers on BIS hallmark registration in India.
BIS hallmark registration is the registration of a jeweller with the Bureau of Indian Standards so that the jeweller can sell gold jewellery and artefacts hallmarked as per the BIS Hallmarking Scheme. It is done online and is required before the jeweller can have articles hallmarked.
Yes, for jewellers who sell gold jewellery and gold artefacts in areas where mandatory hallmarking applies. Some jewellers with a small annual turnover and certain types of articles may be exempt, so check the current order and notifications for your case.
Retail jewellers, wholesalers and manufacturers who sell gold jewellery or gold artefacts, whether as a proprietorship, partnership, company or LLP. Each outlet generally needs to be covered by a valid registration, and the rules can be confirmed before applying.
HUID stands for Hallmark Unique Identification. It is a six-character alphanumeric code assigned to each hallmarked article at the time of hallmarking. A hallmarked piece shows the BIS logo, the purity grade and the HUID, and the details can be checked through BIS.
Under the current order the hallmarking grades for gold are 14, 18, 20, 22, 23 and 24 carat. Each grade has a fineness number, for example 22 carat is marked as 916. Grades and rules can be updated, so confirm the current list.
Create an account on the BIS online portal, fill in the jeweller registration application with business and outlet details, upload the documents, pay the prescribed fee and wait for BIS to grant the registration. After registration, the jeweller sends articles to a BIS-recognised assaying and hallmarking centre for testing and marking.
Typically PAN, GST registration, business registration such as partnership deed or incorporation papers, identity and address proof of the proprietor, partners or directors, proof of the shop address, details of the authorised signatory, bank details and photographs. The exact list depends on the type of business.
Costs include the BIS registration fee, the hallmarking charges paid to the assaying and hallmarking centre for each article, and our professional fee. The amounts can change, so we confirm the current fees before you apply.
A jeweller registration is granted for a fixed period set by BIS and must be renewed before it expires. Renewal is also done online, and a lapse can stop the jeweller from getting articles hallmarked, so it is safer to apply for renewal in good time.
The registered jeweller submits the jewellery to a BIS-recognised assaying and hallmarking centre. The centre tests the purity, laser marks the BIS logo, the purity grade and the HUID, and records the details on the BIS portal. The jeweller then sells the hallmarked article with a proper invoice.
Selling covered gold jewellery without registration or hallmarking can lead to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, which include fines and imprisonment, and the articles can be seized. It is safer to register and hallmark before selling.
Look for the BIS logo, the purity grade and the six-character HUID on the piece. You can then verify the details of the article and the jeweller using the BIS Care app or the BIS website. If the details do not match, the hallmark may not be genuine.
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