Farmer ID (Kisan Pehchaan Patra): Registration, Status Check, and Everything Else to Know
India’s 11-digit digital identity for farmers, explained from first registration to every scheme it connects to.
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What Is a Farmer ID?
A Farmer ID is a unique 11-digit number that gives a landholding farmer a digital identity. It is issued through the State Farmers Registry, a core part of AgriStack, the government’s digital public infrastructure for agriculture. The ID is tied to the farmer’s Aadhaar and to land records, so one verified profile can stand in for the repeated paperwork that used to accompany every scheme application.
The scale is already large. A PIB release of March 24, 2026 reported that more than 9.20 crore Farmer IDs had been generated as of March 19. On October 24, 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the count had reached 11 crore, about five months ahead of the March 2027 target.
Farmer ID is not Aadhaar. Aadhaar proves who a person is. The Farmer ID adds the farming layer: land held, and, as AgriStack’s crop surveys expand, crops sown.
Who Can Register for a Farmer Id?
- Landholding farmers, including women farmers, with land recorded in the state revenue records
- Cultivators without title, such as tenants and sharecroppers. The registry has a provision to onboard them, though the documents accepted differ from state to state
- Farmers with an Aadhaar number and a mobile number linked to it
Good to know: registration is free and there is no income test. Rollout is state by state, so the portal and its rules depend on where the land is located.
Documents Required for Registration
The core set is short:
- Aadhaar (used for OTP-based e-KYC)
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar, which receives the OTP
- Land record, such as the Record of Rights (khatian in West Bengal), khatauni, khasra or 7/12 extract, depending on the state
- Bank account details for scheme payments
Farmers already enrolled in a state scheme may be asked for that scheme’s ID as well. In West Bengal, trackers list the Krishak Bandhu ID among the details requested.
How to Register for a Farmer ID
There are two routes: self-registration and assisted registration.
Self-registration
- Open the state’s Farmer Registry portal for ➤West Bengal.
- Choose the Farmer login (the other options are for officials and CSC operators) and select the option to create a new account.
- Enter the Aadhaar number, tick the consent box and verify with the OTP sent to the linked mobile number.
- Fill in personal details, confirm the land parcels shown against the Aadhaar and add bank details.
- Submit the form and note the enrollment number.
Assisted registration
Village-level operators, Common Service Centres and agriculture office staff can complete the same process for farmers who cannot do it online. Special camps are also held, and registrations at camps are often approved faster because verification happens on the spot.
After submission, the local agriculture authority verifies the record. Approval time varies by district, from days to a few weeks.
Good to know: registration costs nothing. Paying an agent for it is unnecessary.
How to Check Status and Download the Farmer ID
Once the record is submitted, progress can be tracked on the state registry portal using the enrollment number or Aadhaar after login. When the status turns to approved, the 11-digit Farmer ID appears on the dashboard and the card can be downloaded as a PDF.
If the status stays on Pending for about a month, the block agriculture office is the place to go, with the enrollment slip and land record in hand. Common reasons for delay are a mismatch between the name on Aadhaar and on the land record, a land parcel that has not been mutated, or a mobile number not linked to Aadhaar.
Where the Farmer ID Is Used
The official stated aim is smoother delivery of PM-KISAN, crop insurance (PMFBY), MSP procurement, credit, input supply and disaster relief. In practice, the requirement differs by scheme and state:
- Several states now require a Farmer ID for new PM-KISAN registrations. One tracker lists 14, among them Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
- Gujarat officials have warned that farmers without registration may miss their next PM-KISAN installment.
- Banks and insurers are beginning to use the ID to verify land and holdings, which can shorten loan and claim processing.
- AgriStack ID not mandatory for farmers to participate in paddy procurement: Odisha Minister
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There is no single nationwide deadline, so the current rule for any scheme should be confirmed on its own portal.
Farmer ID in West Bengal
West Bengal’s registry portal is ➤WBFR (Agristack) . Trackers describe the state’s rollout as being at an earlier stage than states such as Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh. Local registration drives have been reported at Gram Panchayat offices, Tathya Mitra Kendras and block agriculture offices, with online registration available on the portal. The state’s own scheme data and the AgriStack registry run separately.
Three IDs are easy to confuse:
| ID | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Farmer ID (AgriStack) | National 11-digit farmer identity | ➤WBFR (Agristack) |
| Krishak Bandhu ID (KB ID) | State scheme enrolment for income support and death benefit | ➤Krishak Bandhu portal Know about Your ➤ KB ID |
| ePaddy registration | Farmer registration for paddy procurement | ➤epaddy |
Having one does not mean having another. A farmer’s Krishak Bandhu or ePaddy registration does not create a Farmer ID.
Costs at a Glance
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Farmer ID registration | Free |
| Status check and download of Farmer ID | Free |
| Updating land or mobile details | Free on the portal, via the block office |
| Assisted registration at a camp | Free |
| Registration through a private agent | Not required |
Charges, if any, at private cyber cafés are not government fees.
Official Links and Helpline
- National portal: ➤AgriStack
- West Bengal registry: ➤wbfr agristack
- Helpline: Kisan Call Centre, 1800-180-1551 (toll free)
10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is a Farmer ID / Registration mandatory to sell paddy at MSP in West Bengal (e-Paddy / Dhanmandi)?
Yes. To sell paddy at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) through government procurement centers, PACS, or designated camps (Dhanmandi) in West Bengal, farmers must be registered on the official e-Paddy portal (epaddy.wb.gov.in). Registration generates a unique Farmer Registration Certificate (FRC) or profile confirmation, which is compulsory for booking a slot and receiving direct bank transfers (DBT).
2. What documents are required for Farmer ID and Paddy Procurement registration?
To complete your registration and generate your procurement credentials, you generally need:
–Aadhaar Card (linked with an active mobile number for OTP verification)
–Voter ID Card
–Land Records / ROR (Khatian/Plot details) showing proof of cultivation or ownership (lease agreement if applicable)
–Bank Account Details (Passbook or cancelled cheque with IFSC code for Direct Benefit Transfer)
–Krishak Bandhu ID (if already enrolled, which simplifies parts of the process)
3. How can I check my Farmer Registration and Paddy Sale Status online?
You can easily track your details and transaction status by visiting the official West Bengal e-Paddy portal:
1. Go to epaddy.wb.gov.in.
2. Log in using your registered mobile number or credentials.
3. Navigate to the “Track Payment Status” or
“Public Profile” section to check your application approval, slot booking status, and payment history for sold crops.
4. Can non-Krishak Bandhu farmers register to sell paddy?
Yes. Even if you are not registered under the state’s Krishak Bandhu scheme, you can still register on the e-Paddy portal as a non-Krishak Bandhu farmer by providing valid land documents or self-declarations of cultivation to prove your eligibility.
5. What is the process after successful registration?
Once your registration is approved by the concerned local authorities (such as the BDO or food department), you can log into the portal during the procurement season to use the Self-Scheduling feature. This allows you to choose your nearest procurement center, select an available date/time slot to drop off your paddy, and securely track your payments.
