Artisan identity card and PM Vishwakarma registration: documents, fees and how to apply online and offline
The artisan card opens handicraft schemes, fairs and marketing support; PM Vishwakarma gives credit at 5%, a toolkit incentive and training.
How to apply online, step by step
- PM Vishwakarma: register through a Common Service Centre on pmvishwakarma.gov.in with Aadhaar-based verification.
How to apply offline (in person)
- Artisan card: apply at the nearest Handicrafts Service Centre with ID and photos of your work.
Documents required for Artisan identity card and PM Vishwakarma registration, and how to get each
Aadhaar of each founder (linked to a working mobile number)
Get it online
- Already enrolled: download e-Aadhaar from myAadhaar (uidai.gov.in) with the OTP; update the address online with a proof.
Get it in person
- Enrol, or update the mobile number or biometrics, at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or bank / post office enrolment centre.
Fee: Enrolment free; updates Rs 50 to Rs 100 · Time: Download instantly; updates up to about 30 days · Official site
Recent passport-size photographs (and a scanned copy)
Get it online
- Scan or photograph against a plain light background; keep a JPEG under 100 KB for portal uploads.
Get it in person
- Any photo studio; ask for both prints and a soft copy.
Fee: Nominal · Time: Same day
Bank account proof in the business name (cancelled cheque or bank statement)
Get it online
- Many banks open a current account online after incorporation using the certificate, PAN and a video KYC.
Get it in person
- Visit a branch with the incorporation certificate or registration, business PAN, MoA / AoA or deed, board resolution and the signatories' KYC; collect the cheque book.
Fee: Free; minimum balance set by the bank · Time: 1 to 7 days
Questions people ask
How much does Artisan identity card and PM Vishwakarma registration cost?
Free
How long does Artisan identity card and PM Vishwakarma registration take?
2 to 8 weeks
Who issues Artisan identity card and PM Vishwakarma registration?
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts); Ministry of MSME
Can I apply for Artisan identity card and PM Vishwakarma registration without an agent?
Yes. Every step above can be done by the founder on the official portal or at the office; agents and consultants are optional.
Official source: https://handicrafts.nic.in/. Rules and fees change; the official page is the authority. Checked October 2026.
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