Checklist
Documents required
- 1PAN of proprietor / firm / company
- 2Aadhaar of proprietor / authorised signatory
- 3Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed
- 4Address proof of premises / boat / fleet base
- 5Site plan and photographs of the premises
- 6Fire NOC and Pollution Consent (hotels / guest houses)
- 7FSSAI licence (if food is served)
- 8Trade Licence from JMC / SMC / municipal council
- 9Class / classification certificate from HRACC (for star-rated hotels)
- 10IATA / TAAI / IATO certificate (for travel agents, if any)
- 11List of vehicles / boats / shikaras with registration details
- 12Affidavit of compliance with the J&K Tourist Trade Act on ₹100 stamp paper
Process
Step-by-step process
- 1Register on the J&K e-Services portal at egov.jk.gov.in
- 2Select 'Tourism Department' → choose the appropriate Form (Form I for hotels; specific forms for travel agents, shikaras, motor launches, etc.)
- 3Fill the application with trade category, premises / fleet details and capacity
- 4Upload all documents as PDF / JPEG under 2 MB each
- 5Pay the government fee online — varies by category and number of rooms / vehicles
- 6Site inspection by the Tourism Inspector — usually within 15–30 days
- 7Respond to any objection within 15 days
- 8Receive the Tourism Registration Certificate — valid for the period applied for
- 9Display the registration certificate at the reception / vehicle / boat
- 10Renew under Form II before expiry to avoid penalty
As of 2026
Fees & timeline
| Hotel / guest house (up to 10 rooms) | ₹2,500–5,000 · 15–30 days |
|---|---|
| Hotel (11–50 rooms) | ₹5,000–15,000 · 30 days |
| Hotel (51+ rooms) / star-rated | ₹15,000–50,000 · 30–45 days |
| Travel / excursion agent | ₹3,000–7,500 · 15–30 days |
| Adventure tour operator | ₹5,000–10,000 · 30 days |
| Houseboat / motor launch owner | ₹2,500–7,500 · 30 days |
| Shikara / boat / pony owner | ₹500–1,500 · 15 days |
| Validity | 1 to 3 years (renewable under Form II) |
Figures reviewed as of September 2026. Government fees may change without notice.
Frequently asked questions
- Yes. Any premises offering paid lodging to tourists — including homestays, B&Bs, guest houses and bed-and-breakfast units — must be registered under Form I of the J&K Tourist Trade Act. Operating an unregistered homestay can attract penalty and de-listing from official tourism platforms.
- Form I is the application for fresh registration of hotels, guest houses, houseboats, dhabas and tea stalls under the J&K Tourist Trade Act 1978 / 82. Form II is the application for renewal of the same registration before expiry.
- Yes. Travel agents, excursion agents, adventure & sport tour operators and Hajj / Ummrah service providers in J&K must obtain a separate Tourism Department registration in addition to their GST and Shops & Establishment registrations. IATA / TAAI / IATO membership is optional but improves credibility.
- End-to-end, registration typically takes 15–45 days depending on category. Small premises (homestays, tea stalls, shikaras) are processed in 15 days, while star-rated hotels and adventure tour operators may take up to 45 days due to HRACC / inspection scheduling.