LMPC Dealers License (Weights & Measurements)

For a customized and attractive quotation, please contact with your product details to Rekha Atri (+91 98118 03136) or Aditi Sharma (+91 78348 22004). 

Overview: 

A Dealer Licence under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 is a mandatory licence required for any person or business engaged in the buying, selling, stocking, distribution or trading of weights and measures in India. This licence applies to entities that sell or supply weighing and measuring instruments used for commercial purposes, such as weighing scales, measuring devices and related equipment. 

As per Section 23 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, no person is permitted to deal in weights or measures without holding a valid dealer licence issued by the Controller of Legal Metrology of the respective State Government.The purpose of the dealer's licence is to ensure that only approved, verified and duly stamped weights and measures are sold in the market, thereby maintaining accuracy, transparency and consumer protection in trade and commerce. 

Benefits: 

• Legal Compliance: Avoids heavy penalties and potential seizure of goods by customs during custom clearance of international freight services. 

• Market Legitimacy: Establishes you as a verified entity in the logistics industry, essential for global freight forwarding. 

• Accuracy in Freight Costing: Licensed calibration ensures that air freight rates and sea freight quotes are calculated based on accurate weight, optimizing your freight management. 

• Business Expansion: Crucial for winning government contracts or providing supply chain solutions to top freight forwarders. 

• Consumer Trust: Guarantees precision in last mile delivery and cargo delivery services, enhancing your brand's cargo transport reputation. 

Documents Required: 

To secure your license and streamline your logistics solutions, you will need the following: 

Identity & Business Proof: 

• PAN Card and GST Registration Certificate. 

• Incorporation Certificate or Partnership Deed. 

• Import Export Code (IEC). 

Premises & Equipment: 

• Proof of Business Premises: Ownership documents or a registered lease/NOC. 

• Trade License from the municipal authority. 

• Workshop Details: For repairers, a list of tools and equipment used for cargo services calibration. 

• Verification Certificates: Valid certificates for all master tools used in the workshop. 

Operational Documents: 

• Form LD-1 (Dealers) or Form LR-1 (Repairers). 

• DSC of the authorized signatory. 

• Passport-sized photos of proprietors/partners. 

Fees and Timelines:

Costs and processing times can affect your transportation management planning. 

• Dealer License Fees: Ranges from ₹100 to ₹8,000 depending on the state and equipment type. 

• For a customised professional fee quotation, contact:  
  Rekha Atri: +91 98118 03136.  
  Aditi Sharma: +91 78348 22004.   

Timeline: Approval usually takes 10–30 working days. 

Validity: Licenses are valid for 01 to 05 years. Timely renewal is vital for uninterrupted freight shipping services. 

Process to Apply: 

Managing your logistics and transportation compliance follows a structured path: 

• Identify License Type: Choose between Dealer, Repairer or both based on your freight forwarding model. 

• Document Collection: Gather all business and premises proofs, ensuring they match your logistics website details. 

• Application Filing: Complete Form LD-1 or LR-1 and submit it to the State Controller of Legal Metrology via their logistics platform. 

• Inspection: A Legal Metrology Officer may visit your workshop or showroom to verify equipment used for air cargo or ocean freight services. 

• Issuance: Once verified, your license is issued, allowing you to provide international cargo services legally. 

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• LMPC Model Approval 

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