UVAM Registration Process – Step-by-Step Guide with Real Compliance Flow
Step 1: Seller Account Creation on GeM (Base Eligibility)
UVAM starts only after a seller account exists on GeM.
At this stage:
Business type is selected (Proprietorship / Partnership / LLP / Company)
Primary details are captured (legal name, PAN, contact details)
This does not grant selling rights yet
Think of this as entry into the verification pipeline, not approval.
Step 2: Initiation of UVAM on GeM Dashboard
Once logged in, the seller must explicitly initiate UVAM verification.
Key compliance trigger:
UVAM becomes mandatory before listing products, bidding, or receiving orders
Incomplete UVAM automatically restricts account functionality
The system now moves from self-declared data to Government-validated data.
Step 3: PAN Validation (Non-Negotiable Check)
PAN verification is the foundation of UVAM.
Compliance checks include:
PAN status (active / inactive)
Legal name matching with business name
Constitution consistency (individual vs entity)
Even minor name deviations (spacing, initials, trade name usage) can cause rejection.
Step 4: Aadhaar Authentication of Authorized Person
This is the identity-fixing stage.
Who must authenticate:
Proprietor (in proprietorship)
Authorized partner/director (in firms, LLPs, companies)
Purpose:
Prevent benami vendors
Establish who is legally responsible for transactions
Authentication is done via:
OTP-based Aadhaar consent
UIDAI backend validation
Without successful Aadhaar authentication, UVAM halts here.
Step 5: Bank Account Verification (Payment Risk Control)
This step ensures that Government money flows to the correct legal entity.
Compliance checks:
Bank account holder name vs PAN name
Account type (current/savings as applicable)
IFSC and account validation
Common failure reasons:
Personal bank account used for company
Trade name used instead of PAN name
Joint accounts or third-party accounts
Mismatch = payment blockage risk.
Step 6: Business Constitution Verification
The system validates whether the business structure claimed is legally supported.
Depending on entity type, verification may include:
Firm details
LLP/Company data
Authorized signatory mapping
This step ensures:
Correct authority to sign contracts
Legal enforceability of orders
Step 7: GST Validation (If Applicable)
If GST is applicable:
GSTIN is auto-fetched and validated
Business name and address are cross-checked
PAN–GST linkage is confirmed
Non-compliance risks:
Suspension of taxable supplies
Order restrictions in GST-mandatory categories
Step 8: Contact & Digital Traceability Verification
Final checks include:
Mobile number authentication
Email verification
System risk scoring (duplicate patterns, prior flags)
This strengthens audit traceability and post-transaction accountability.
Step 9: UVAM Approval / Rejection Outcome
After backend validation:
If Approved:
Vendor becomes UVAM-verified
Eligible to list products, bid, and receive orders
Approval is reusable across Government platforms
If Rejected:
Reason is usually data mismatch, not eligibility
Correction and re-submission required
Selling remains blocked until clearance
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