1. Advertisement License (Hoardings / Boards)
Required Documents
- Application form (online/offline)
- Copy of Trade License
- Building Ownership Proof / Rent Agreement
- Location Sketch / Photo of site
- Structural Stability Certificate (for large hoardings)
- Tax receipt of property
- ID proof of applicant
Application Process
- Visit TMC e-governance portal / Akshaya Center
- Select “Advertisement License”
- Fill location, size, type of board
- Upload documents
- Pay fee based on size/location
- Site inspection by Corporation
- Approval & License Issued
2. Bakery / Food Business License (D&O + Food)
Required Documents
- D&O Trade License application
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India registration
- Kitchen layout plan
- Water test report
- Waste disposal agreement
- ID & address proof
- Rent agreement / ownership proof
Process
- Apply for FSSAI registration first
- Apply D&O license via Corporation
- Submit food safety documents
- Health Inspector inspection
- Pay fee
- Get approval
3. Commercial Shop License (General Trade)
Required Documents
- Application form
- Ownership / Lease agreement
- Building number proof
- ID proof
- Previous license (renewal case)
- NOC (if required)
Process
- Login to Sanchaya / e-district portal
- Select “D&O License”
- Enter business details
- Upload documents
- Pay fee
- Inspection
- License issued
4. Driving School License (Trade Approval)
Required Documents
- Trade License application
- Vehicle RC & insurance
- Instructor license copy
- Parking space proof
- NOC from Traffic Police
- ID proof
Process
- Apply for Trade License
- Submit vehicle & instructor details
- Inspection by Corporation
- Fee payment
- Approval
5. Electrical Shop License
Required Documents
- Trade License form
- Shop ownership proof
- GST registration (if applicable)
- ID proof
- Fire safety compliance (if needed)
Process
Same as general D&O process
→ Apply → Upload → Pay → Inspect → Approve
6. Factory / Small Industry License
Required Documents
- D&O License application
- Pollution Control Board Consent
(Kerala State Pollution Control Board) - Factory layout plan
- Machinery details
- Fire NOC
- Ownership proof
Process
- Obtain PCB Consent
- Apply D&O License
- Submit industrial documents
- Inspection
- Fee payment
- Approval
7. Gym / Fitness Center License
Required Documents
- Trade License form
- Building fitness certificate
- Equipment list
- Trainer qualification proof
- Fire safety certificate
- ID proof
Process
- Apply online
- Upload gym details
- Inspection (safety check)
- Pay fee
- License issued
8. Hotel / Restaurant License
Required Documents
- Trade License (D&O)
- FSSAI License
- Fire NOC
- Health certificate
- Waste disposal agreement
- Building permit copy
Process
- Apply FSSAI
- Apply Trade License
- Submit health & fire docs
- Inspection
- Fee payment
- Approval
9. Internet Café License
Required Documents
- Trade License form
- ID proof
- Shop ownership proof
- Police NOC
- Cyber compliance declaration
Process
- Apply D&O License
- Submit cyber compliance
- Police verification
- Approval
10. Jewellery Shop License
Required Documents
- Trade License
- GST registration
- Shop ownership proof
- Security system details
- ID proof
Process
Same as D&O + additional compliance if required
11. Kerala Shops & Establishment Registration
Required Documents
- Employer details
- Employee details
- Shop address proof
- ID proof
Process
- Apply via Labour Department portal
- Fill establishment details
- Upload documents
- Pay fee
- Certificate issued
12. Liquor Shop License (Special Category)
Required Documents
- Approval from
Kerala State Beverages Corporation - Excise License
- Location clearance
- Police NOC
- Trade License
Process
- Apply via Excise Department
- Get approvals
- Apply Trade License
- Final approval
13. Medical Shop License
Required Documents
- Drug License
(from Drugs Control Department) - Pharmacist certificate
- Shop ownership proof
- Trade License form
- ID proof
Process
- Get Drug License
- Apply Trade License
- Inspection
- Approval
14. Nursery / Playschool License
Required Documents
- Trade License
- Building safety certificate
- Staff qualification proof
- Fire safety certificate
- Health certificate
Process
- Apply Trade License
- Submit child safety documents
- Inspection
- Approval
15. Office / Consultancy License
Required Documents
- Trade License form
- Address proof
- ID proof
- Rent agreement
Process
Standard D&O process
16. Petrol Pump License
Required Documents
- Approval from
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited / IOCL / HPCL - Explosives License
- Fire NOC
- Pollution clearance
- Trade License
Process
- Get oil company approval
- Safety clearances
- Apply Trade License
- Inspection
- Approval
Other Common Licenses
- Quarry License → Mining Dept + TMC
- Retail Store License → D&O
- Salon License → Health clearance
- Textile Shop → Trade License
- Workshop → Pollution + Trade License
- Xerox / Printing → Trade License
Common Unified Application Flow (All Licenses)
Step-by-Step
- Visit:
- TMC Portal / Akshaya Center
- Select:
- “Dangerous & Offensive (D&O) Trade License”
- Register / Login
- Fill:
- Business type
- Location
- Owner details
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (online/offline)
- Field Inspection
- Approval by Health / Revenue Officer
- Download License Certificate
Important Notes
- License validity: 1 year (renew annually)
- Renewal period: Jan–March
- Late fee applicable after due date
- Some trades need multiple department approvals