MSMEs, when registered their business on the Udyam Portal, their business received a unique number—called the Udyam Registration Number. This number looks something like this: UDYAM-XX-00-0000000.

This number acts as an identity card for their business. Whether it's getting a government loan, filling out a tender, or availing any MSME facility—this number is useful everywhere.

If you run an MSME and Forgot Udyam registration number? Don't worry about it; you can easily recover it by following some steps.

What to do if you forget your Udyam Number?

First, understand that this number is never deleted. It's always stored on the Udyam Portal's government servers. All you need to do is find it—and all you need to do is enter your Aadhaar number or mobile number.

Step-by-Step: How to Recover Your Udyam Number Online

Step 1 — Open the Udyam Registration Portal

Open your browser on your mobile or computer and search for Udyam Registration Portal.

Step 2 — Find the "Forget Udyam Registration Number" option.

On the homepage in the navigation bar, click on the "Forget Udyam Registration Number" section.

Step 3 — Complete the Forgot Udyam Number Registration Form and Submit it

You have to fill out the same name, email ID, and mobile number as you had provided during registration in the form.

For example, Rajesh Verma registered his clothing business on the Udyam Registration Portal in 2021. Two years later, when he needed the Udyam Certificate for a bank loan, he couldn't remember the number. Maybe he lost his Udyam Certificate or did not note down the number. He did not panic about it. He searched the Udyam Registration Portal on Google. Then click on the Forgot Udyam section, and he entered their mobile number on the Udyam portal—the same one he had at the time of registration—and the OTP arrived immediately. He put in the OTP to verify the process. He retrieves the Udyam registration number without any hassle.

Step 4 — Verify the OTP

After entering your mobile number, an OTP appears on your number. Enter it and verify it.

Step 5 — View and Save the Udyam Number

Once the OTP is verified, you get your Udyam Registration Number. Take a screenshot or write it down somewhere.

Don't forget to download your certificate.

After receiving your Udyam number, download your certificate as well. To do this:

1. Click on "Print Udyam Certificate" on the portal.

2. Fill the Udyam registration download form as if you have filled the forgotten Udyam form. Verify the process.

3. You get the Udyam registration certificate in your registered email ID. Download the certificate in PDF form or take a printout of it.

Important Points

• Always use the authentic portal.
• Never share your Aadhaar or mobile number with any third-party website or phishing website.
• Always keep your Udyam Certificate backed up in Google Drive or email.

FAQs — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Does the Udyam registration number change or not?

Once you register your MSME and receive the Udyam registration number, the Udyam number never changes. It is your business's permanent ID.

Q2. Do I need Aadhaar for the recovery?

Aadhaar is not mandatory for the same mobile number or email ID. OTP is enough. Just email the mobile number and email ID and verify it with OTP.

Q3. How long does it take to retrieve the Udyam Number?

It depends on which portal you are using; if you retrieve it through a government portal, you get it in a few minutes, but if you are taking help from a private consultancy, it takes some hours.

Q4. With one Aadhaar number, can I register for more than one MSME?

No. A single Udyam Registration can be registered on a single Aadhaar.

Q5. Can I retrieve the Udyam registration number of another MSME?

No. An OTP is sent for recovery to the registered mobile number, and the business owner needs to fill out this process, so the business owner has to do it themselves.

You can also read this to know about Udyam registration benefits: https://udyamindia.in/articles/government-initiatives-for-msme.php

Conclusion

Forgetting your Udyam Number isn't a big deal. The government has made recovery very easy. Simply visit the authentic portal, enter your registered mobile number, and verify the OTP—and you'll get your number back.

One thing you should do for next time—save your Udyam Certificate now via email or Google Drive to avoid this hassle again.