KPME certificate guide
Verify any clinic or hospital’s KPME registration in under a minute, and get your own certificate without delays.
- Clinics, labs, dental and hospitals
- All districts of Karnataka
- Portal filing, documents and inspection support
Patients, insurers, landlords, corporate clients and hospital empanelment teams increasingly ask for proof of KPME registration. The good news: every approved certificate can be checked online on the official Karnataka portal, free and without a login. This guide shows how to check a KPME registration number, what the certificate number means, and how establishments get and display their own certificate.
How to check a KPME registration number online
- Open the official portal at kpme.karnataka.gov.in. Avoid look-alike sites that ask for payment.
- Go to Informational Services › Approved Certificates (direct link: Approved Certificates).
- Search by establishment name, or by application number or certificate number.
- Read the result row: system of medicine, category, establishment name, address, certificate validity date and certificate number.
- Click View under Rate Details or Establishment Details to see the declared charges and establishment information, or use the QR code option.
If the establishment does not appear, try a shorter part of its name. Names are stored exactly as entered in the application, often in capital letters, and spellings can differ from the signboard.
What the KPME certificate number means
Certificate numbers on the portal follow a pattern such as BLU00000ALCOC:
| Part | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| District code | BLU | The district where the establishment is registered (BLU appears for Bengaluru Urban) |
| Serial number | 00000 | The running number within the district |
| System of medicine | AL | AL for allopathy; AYUSH systems carry their own code |
| Category code | COC | The KPME category, for example COC (clinic, consultation only), CDS (with diagnostic support), DEN (dental), MDL (lab) |
The category code tells you what the establishment is registered for. A clinic registered as COC should not be running a lab or X-ray; that needs the diagnostic support category. All codes and fees are in our KPME fees and categories guide.
Check the validity date, not just the number
The result shows the certificate validity. Under Karnataka Act No. 06 of 2026, registration is valid for five years and renewal must be applied for 90 days before expiry. A certificate past its validity date is a red flag: in October 2026 two hospitals in Dakshina Kannada were fined Rs 1 lakh each for operating without renewal.
How establishments get their own KPME certificate
- The certificate is issued after the application is approved by the district Registration and Grievance Redressal Authority.
- Under the 2026 amendment, a provisional certificate is due within 10 days of a complete application, and permanent registration is decided within 90 days after inspection.
- Log in to your establishment account on the portal to track the status and get the approved certificate.
- Keep both a printed copy and the PDF. You will need it for insurance empanelment, NABH, bank loans and renewals.
Display rules: number board and certificate
A June 2024 Health Department circular requires every establishment to display a board at the entrance with the KPME registration number, establishment name and owner’s name: blue background for allopathy, green for AYUSH. The certificate itself should be displayed inside. Missing boards are being acted on during inspections; see KPME penalties and compliance.
Common certificate problems and fixes
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Establishment not found in Approved Certificates | The application may still be pending, provisional or rejected. Check the status in your login. |
| Wrong name, address or category on the certificate | Raise a correction through your login or the district office. A wrong category also affects your fee. |
| Validity date has passed | Apply for renewal at once using the renewal or auto-renewal option. See KPME renewal. |
| Doctors or services changed since approval | Update staff and services on the portal so the inspection record matches reality. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Last reviewed on 2 November 2026 against: KPME portal; KPME Rate Details (category fees); Karnataka Act No. 06 of 2026 (KPME Amendment Act, 2025); Mangalore Today, 14 Oct 2026: hospitals fined for failing to renew registration; New Indian Express, 9 Jun 2024: KPME number display circular; KPME Approved Certificates search. Medasus Healthcare Pvt Ltd is a private consultancy that helps establishments prepare and file applications. Licences and approvals are granted only by the respective government departments; Medasus cannot guarantee approval or timelines. Rules and fees change, so always check the official source before applying.
