Verification & Stamping of Weights and Measures (Legal Metrology) — Maharashtra
Also known as: weights and measures verification, legal metrology stamping, weighing scale verification, vaidh mapan, weighing balance stamping
Any weighing scale or measure you use to buy or sell by weight/volume in trade must be verified and stamped by the Legal Metrology department — and re-verified periodically. A shopkeeper isn't a scale dealer, so no dealer licence is needed; what you need is the periodic verification stamp on each instrument. Using an unstamped or lapsed instrument in trade is a punishable offence.
- Issued by
- Department of Legal Metrology, Maharashtra (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection)
- Official portal
- Vaidhmapan (Legal Metrology Maharashtra)
- You get
- Verification / Stamping Certificate (Legal Metrology) — Renewable
- Offline options
- Legal Metrology Inspector office, Aaple Sarkar (MahaOnline) service portal
Who can apply
- You use weighing or measuring instruments to buy or sell goods in trade (e.g. a shop weighing loose grains, produce or sweets)
- The instrument must be of a model approved under Legal Metrology (buy from a licensed dealer whose instruments are model-approved)
What it costs
| Verification / stamping fee (per instrument)Set by a state fee schedule and varies widely by instrument type and weighing capacity. Confirm the exact fee for your scale on the Maharashtra Legal Metrology schedule. | ₹50–₹1000 |
How long it takes
Typically 1–30 days.
Often quick for small scales; on-site verification of fixed instruments is scheduled with the inspector.
The full step-by-step guide
What's inside for this procedure:
- 5 steps in exact order, with the official link at each one
- 4 documents — accepted alternatives
- 4 common reasons applications get rejected, and how to avoid each
- The nearest office and authorised centre to file it, for your PIN code
- Progress tracking with your deadlines, notes, and application numbers
Common questions
Do I need a Legal Metrology licence for my kirana?
A shopkeeper doesn't need a dealer/manufacturer licence — that's for those who make, sell or repair scales. What you need is verification and stamping of the scales you use in trade, and periodic re-verification.
How often must a scale be re-verified?
Commonly once a year for weighing instruments, though it varies by instrument type. Go by the expiry on the stamping certificate.
What happens if my scale isn't stamped?
Using an unstamped or lapsed-stamp instrument in trade is an offence — inspectors can fine you and seize the scale.
Part of a bigger goal
- Open a kirana / general store — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
After you get this: staying compliant
Would you rather have someone do this for you?
The guide above covers the full procedure. If you would prefer professional help, let us know — assisted filing is on the way, and this helps us decide which services and cities come first.
We record the service, the state and the first 3 digits of your pincode — enough to see which areas need help, not enough to identify you. No name, no phone number.
Where this comes from
This guide is put together from the official government sources listed below. We last reviewed it on 20 July 2026. Government rules and fees change often, and official websites are sometimes incomplete or unclear, so we cannot promise every detail is current. We make every effort to keep this updated, but there is no guarantee. Always check the official source linked below before you act or pay.
Recent changes
- 20 July 2026 — Re-voiced steps to the action-first step-writing standard (docs/STEP-WRITING-STANDARD.md): second-person imperative, action first, who-you-need surfaced; all facts, citations, fees and references preserved.
- 15 July 2026 — Initial authoring: verification & stamping of weights and measures (Legal Metrology, MH) — scoped to a trader's instruments (not a dealer licence). Periodic re-verification, model-approval requirement, and the separate LMPC packaged-commodity regime noted. Fee schedule, re-verification cycle and model-approval specifics flagged for verification against MH Legal Metrology.
Official sources for this guide
KaamKar is an independent guide, not a government website. Apply only on the official portal linked above. Content prepared to published requirements — no outcomes are guaranteed.