BIS Hallmark Checker
Verify BIS hallmark certification of any jeweller
Verify Your HUID Online
Enter the 6-character HUID code stamped on your ornament
HUID is a 6-character alphanumeric code. Example: AB1C23
HUID must be exactly 6 alphanumeric characters (letters and digits only).
HUID Verified
Jeweller
Purity
HUID
Hallmarking Centre
Hallmarking Date
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Enter Hallmark Number
Enter the BIS hallmark licence number or certification number (e.g. P21BIS1234)
What is BIS Hallmark?
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) Hallmark is an official quality certification for gold jewellery in India. It guarantees the purity of gold as per the marked fineness. Since September 2021, BIS hallmarking is mandatory for all gold jewellery sold in India.
How to Read a BIS Hallmark Stamp
BIS Logo
The triangular Bureau of Indian Standards logo — confirms the jewellery has been tested at a BIS-recognised centre.
Purity Grade
999 (24K), 916 (22K), 750 (18K), 585 (14K), 375 (9K) — the fineness number stamped on the article.
Year Letter
A letter code indicating the year of hallmarking (e.g. A=2000, K=2021 onwards uses a new format).
HUID (6-digit)
From April 2023, each hallmarked item has a unique 6-character alphanumeric HUID for traceability via BIS Care app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since September 16, 2021, BIS hallmarking is mandatory for gold jewellery of 14K, 18K, and 22K in India. Since April 1, 2023, only HUID-based hallmarking is accepted.
Download the "BIS Care" app (available on Play Store & App Store). Select "Verify HUID", enter the 6-character HUID printed on your ornament, and the app will show the article details registered with BIS.
Old jewellery bought before 2021 may not have HUID hallmarks. Have it tested at a BIS-recognised Assaying & Hallmarking Centre (AHC) to get it hallmarked. Selling unmarked gold is now illegal for jewellers.