Farmer ID (Kisan Pehchan Patra)
In short
- The Farmer ID is an 11-digit number that ties your Aadhaar to your land records. Each farmer gets one, for life.
- In the 19 states where the Farmer Registry has started, you need it for a new PM Kisan registration.
- If you are already being paid, you don't need one for now, though other schemes are being linked to it.
- Get it yourself on your state's Farmer Registry website, or at a CSC or a village camp.
What is a Farmer ID?
The Farmer ID, also called the किसान पहचान पत्र (Kisan Pehchan Patra), is a farmer's digital identity. It ties your Aadhaar to your land records. It is created under the central government's AgriStack, but every state runs its own Farmer Registry, and the data stays with the state.
The Farmer ID is an 11-digit number. Each farmer gets only one, even if their land is spread across different states, and once issued it lasts for life. It is built by matching your Aadhaar with your land records, such as the khatauni or jamabandi.
According to the government, more than 10 crore Farmer IDs had been created across the country by August 2026.
A Farmer ID and a Farm ID are different things. The Farmer ID identifies the farmer and has 11 digits. The Farm ID identifies a single plot of land and has 14 characters, starting with the state's code.
Does PM Kisan need a Farmer ID?
In March 2026, the government told Parliament:
“The Farmer ID has been made mandatory for only new registrations under PM-KISAN in 19 States where farmer registry work has been commenced. In the States where the farmer registry work has not yet started, farmers can register without Farmer ID.”
Put simply:
- If you are making a new registration and your state's Farmer Registry has started, you need a Farmer ID to register for PM Kisan.
- If you are already being paid, the government says you don't need a Farmer ID for now. For the 24th installment in October 2026, the government named only three conditions: land seeding, Aadhaar–bank seeding and eKYC.
It is still worth getting one, because the government's other farm schemes are gradually being linked to it as well. Ignore claims like “no Farmer ID, no installment” unless the government says so itself.
Three ways to get a Farmer ID
| Way | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Online, on your own | Your state's Farmer Registry website or app | Farmers whose mobile is linked to Aadhaar |
| At a CSC | Common Service Centre | Farmers who find the online process hard |
| At a camp or through an official | Village camps, the block or tehsil office, the agriculture assistant | Farmers who don't have a mobile |
How to get a Farmer ID online yourself
Every state's Farmer Registry website follows the same address pattern: [state code]fr.agristack.gov.in. Here are some of them:
| State | Website |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | upfr.agristack.gov.in (helpline 0522 2317003) |
| Bihar | bhfr.agristack.gov.in |
| Rajasthan | rjfr.agristack.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | mhfr.agristack.gov.in |
| Gujarat | gjfr.agristack.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh | cgfr.agristack.gov.in |
| Haryana | hrfr.agristack.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | mpfr.agristack.gov.in |
The steps below follow the Uttar Pradesh website. Other states work in much the same way:
- Open your state's Farmer Registry website and choose Farmer under Login as.
- If this is your first time, click Create New User Account.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, tick the consent box and type in the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile. Then set a password.
- Log in with your mobile number and password and choose Register as Farmer.
- Fill in your current address.
- Find your land with Fetch Land Details: enter one survey or khasra number (the plot number in the land records) and pick your name from the list of owners.
- If your land doesn't show up on its own, enter the district, tehsil, village and survey or khasra number yourself. Then check all your land with Verify All Lands.
- Finally, give your consent with an Aadhaar OTP e-sign (Farmer eSign) and submit.
When you apply online yourself, you don't upload any documents, because your Aadhaar and land records are checked online. As soon as you submit, you get an Enrolment ID, which is also sent by SMS. Your Farmer ID is created once the revenue or agriculture department approves the application.
If you were registered through a CSC, an assistant or a camp and now want to log in yourself, you still have to set up your account first with Create New User Account.
How to check your Farmer ID status
- On your state's Farmer Registry website, open Check Enrollment Status at the top.
- Choose Aadhaar Number or Farmer Id and enter the number.
- Type in the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile, and the status of your application will show.
To see your Farmer ID and your details once it is issued, use View Farmer Details on the same website, which opens with your Aadhaar number and an OTP. Whether you also get a printed card is up to each state.
Why a Farmer ID gets stuck
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Your name differs between Aadhaar and the land records | If the names are too far apart, the application goes to an official for review or is rejected. Get the name corrected in your land records or Aadhaar. See name correction. |
| The land is still in your father's or grandfather's name | First get the inheritance or mutation (वरासत / दाखिल-ख़ारिज) done at the tehsil so the land is in your name. See inherited land. |
| The land is still recorded in the seller's name | Complete the mutation for the land you bought. |
| Your name isn't in the list of owners | On the Uttar Pradesh website, use the option for when your name is not in the owners list to add your land from Bhulekh, or meet your lekhpal. |
| Joint land that hasn't been divided | Each co-owner can claim the same land for their own Farmer ID. |
| No OTP arrives | Your mobile isn't linked to Aadhaar, or the Aadhaar server is slow. Try again after a while, or get it done at a CSC. |
If you need to change something in your Farmer ID later, your state's website has an option such as Update Farmer Request. For complaints, the same website has Farmer Grievance.
Common questions
Does getting a Farmer ID cost anything?
Applying online yourself is usually free. A CSC may charge a small service fee, although in some states the government is paying it. If anyone at a camp or CSC asks for more, tell your block agriculture office.
I already get PM Kisan installments. Do I need a Farmer ID?
According to the government, not for now. It is required only for new registrations. Still, it makes sense to get one so you aren't caught out if the rules change later.
Can tenant farmers and sharecroppers get one?
The Farmer ID is built on land records, so for now it is mainly for landowners. Some states are adding sharecroppers as well. Ask your state's agriculture department.
How many days after approval do I get the Farmer ID?
The Farmer ID is created about a day after your application is approved. How long the approval takes depends on your land records and your state.
Is this a government website?
No. Kisan Kisht is my own website. Your records are with the government, and only the government can change them.
Sources: PIB (pib.gov.in), agristack.gov.in, state Farmer Registry websites