The AP Labour Card (Construction Worker Registration Card) is issued by the Andhra Pradesh Labour Department to eligible building and construction workers.
Registration helps workers access welfare benefits such as medical assistance, maternity benefits, education scholarships, accident compensation offered by the Welfare Board.
If you've worked in construction for at least 90 days during the last 12 months, you can use this guide to apply for a new AP Labour Card, renew your existing membership, check your application status, or download your Worker ID Card.
Who Can Apply (Labour Card Eligibility Criteria)?
Workers who have completed at least 90 days of construction work during the previous 12 months in Andhra Pradesh are eligible to apply for AP Labour Card registration.
Eligible workers include:
- Building construction, alteration, repair, renovation, maintenance, or demolition
- Construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, and other civil construction projects covered under the BOCW Act.
- Construction-related electrical work, plumbing, welding, painting, carpentry, masonry, and stone cutting
- Other building and construction activities recognised under the BOCW Act
Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Note: If you missed work days due to a work-related injury or accident, those days are still counted toward your 90 days. You will not be penalised for injuries that happened on the job(alert-passed).
What Documents Are Required for AP Labour Card Registration?
Keep the following documents ready before starting the application.
| Document | Details / Format |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Age Proof |
| Mobile Number | Linked to Aadhaar — for OTP verification |
| Passport Size Photo | Clear recent photograph |
| Signature | Signature on white paper |
| Self-Declaration Form | Download from portal, fill, sign and upload (PDF) |
| Bank Account Details | IFSC code, bank name, branch, account number |
| Family Member Details | Name, Aadhaar, relation, date of birth of nominee |
Download AP Labour Card Self-Declaration Form
Applicants must upload a completed and signed Self-Declaration Form during the AP Labour Card registration process. Use the following link to obtain the PDF.
How to Apply for AP Labour Card Online
The online application process serves as the official Labour Card new registration facility for eligible construction workers in Andhra Pradesh. Applicants must complete user registration, worker registration, document upload, and payment to obtain a Worker ID Card.
Step 1 — User Registration on the Portal
- Visit the Official site https://labour.ap.gov.in portal, and click the User Registration button on the homepage.
- Fill the labour card online application form with your Name and the required details, then click Submit.
- After enrollment, you will receive an Username (your mobile number) and a temporary Password on your registered mobile number.
- Return to the homepage and click Login using the username and temporary password, then click Sign In.
- Set the new password that must contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, special characters, numbers, and at least 8 characters.
Step 2 — Worker Registration
Once logged in, you can begin the construction worker enrollment process.
- From the dashboard, click on Worker Registration, then choose Worker Registration from the "Services for Worker" page.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, and an OTP is sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile. Enter it to auto-fill your personal details (name, date of birth, gender, address)
- Page 1: Fill in personal details (religion, caste, sub-caste, marital status, alternate contact number); then add nominee details (name, relation, date of birth, Aadhaar, nominee status, benefit percentage — must total 100%).
- Page 2: Enter IFSC code (bank name/branch auto-fill), bank account number, and permanent address.
- Page 3: Indicate VB-GRAM G worker status, trade union membership, and present workplace details (employer name, organisation, trade, district, mandal, village, pin code).
- Upload passport photo, signature (as images), and self-declaration form (as PDF).
- Accept the self-declaration checkbox, then click Preview to review all three pages. If correct, click Final Submit.
Step 3 — Payment
After submitting the application, applicants must pay the registration fee and welfare fund contribution.
You can make a payment using the UPI, debit card, credit card, net banking, or other supported payment methods.
After payment, a receipt and transaction reference number will be generated. Save the receipt for future reference.
Important: Payment of the applicable fee does not automatically complete registration. After payment, the application is forwarded to the Assistant Labour Officer (ALO) for verification and approval(alert-passed).
Step 4 — ALO Approval & Getting Your ID Card
The Assistant Labour Officer (ALO) checks your application and uploaded documents and takes one of three actions:
- Approve: Application accepted; your Worker ID Card is generated
- Return: Sent back to you for correction or additional documents
- Reject: Application rejected (with remarks stating the reason)
Once approved, log back in to the portal, go to Worker Registration → Worker Registration Service, and click View Card.
Your official Worker ID Card will be displayed, showing your Worker ID, Registration Number, name, photo, Aadhaar (masked), address, trade, and the validity period. You can also click Print to download or print the card.
Note: You'll also see options for Renewal, Edit Details, and Duplication after clicking in the Worker Registration section(alert-passed).
Other Ways to Apply for an AP Labour Card
Besides the online portal, construction workers can apply for an AP Labour Card through the AP WhatsApp Governance service or by submitting an offline application to the Labour Department.
Apply Through WhatsApp Governance
Workers can apply for AP Labour Card services through the Andhra Pradesh WhatsApp Governance platform by sending a message to the official Mana Mitra WhatsApp number and selecting Labour Department services.
Offline Registration Process
Workers who prefer not to use the online system can apply for a new Labour Card by submitting an application to the Assistant Labour Officer (ALO).
Complete the labour card application form, attach the necessary documents, and submit the application along with the required fee.
Payment for Offline Applications
Applicants using the offline registration process must submit the prescribed fee and contribution amount as instructed by the Labour Department or the Assistant Labour Officer (ALO).
If a Demand Draft (DD) is required, obtain it in favour of the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Attach the DD to your application as instructed.
Because payment requirements may be revised from time to time, applicants should verify the latest amount and mode of payment with the concerned ALO office before making any payment.
AP Labour Card Nominee Rules
When applying for an AP Labour Card, you must nominate at least one person who can receive eligible benefits payable after the worker's death under Welfare Board rules.
- Nominees should be family members.
- The portal allows more than one nominee to be added.
- You must allocate a benefit percentage to each nominee.
- The total percentage of all nominees should add up to 100%.
- Nominee details should be updated whenever family circumstances change, such as marriage, divorce, birth of children, or death of a nominee.
- Death-related benefits, where applicable, are paid according to the nominee details recorded with the Welfare Board.
How Benefit Percentage Works
The benefit percentage determines how benefits will be shared among the nominees.
Example 1: If you add only one nominee, you can assign 100% to that nominee.
| Nominee | Relationship | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | Wife | 100% |
Example 2: If you add two nominees, you can divide the percentage between them.
| Nominee | Relationship | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Wife | Spouse | 60% |
| Son | Child | 40% |
In this example, if a payable benefit of ₹1,00,000 is released to nominees, the wife would receive ₹60,000 and the son would receive ₹40,000.
Note: Ensure that the percentages assigned to all nominees together equal 100% before submitting the application(alert-passed).
How to Check AP Labour Card Status Online?
You can check AP Labour Card status by logging into the AP Labour Department portal or through the Mana Mitra WhatsApp service.
Through Applicant login
Workers can check their AP Labour Card application status by logging into the Labour Department portal. After signing in, they can view application details and track whether the application is pending, approved, or requires action. If the application has been approved by the Assistant Labour Officer (ALO), the Worker ID Card can be viewed and downloaded from the portal.
Through WhatsApp Governance
Applicants can also track their labour card application through the Andhra Pradesh Mana Mitra WhatsApp Governance service by sending a message to 9552300009 and selecting the application tracking/status option.
AP Labour Card Renewal Process
If you already have a Labour Card, you’ll need to renew it every year to keep your membership active and continue receiving benefits. The renewal process can be done online on the same portal you used for registration.
After signing in, open the Worker Renewal option under Worker Registration services.
Documents Required for Renewal
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Current Labour Card / Registration Certificate | Verification of existing membership |
| Aadhaar Card | Identity verification |
| Aadhaar-linked Mobile Number | OTP verification |
| Work Proof | Proof of construction work performed during the required period |
| Bank Account Details | Verification or update of benefit payment information |
| Recent Photograph | If required by the department during renewal |
You must renew and pay your yearly contribution to the welfare fund to keep your membership active. If the contribution remains unpaid for a full year, your membership may become inactive.
In some cases, if a worker is facing genuine financial difficulty, the welfare board may allow a short relaxation of a few months, but this depends on approval from the relevant authorities.
After renewal, you can continue receiving eligible benefits under the scheme.
Acceptable Work Proof Documents
Applicants are required to submit evidence showing that they have continued to work in construction activities. Depending on departmental requirements, acceptable work proof may include:
- Employer Certificate
- Registered Trade Union of Construction Workers certificate
- Contractor Certificate
- Work Experience Certificate
- Muster Roll or Attendance Records
- Job Card Records (where applicable)
- Other documents accepted by the Labour Department
AP Labour Card Validity
AP Labour Card membership remains active as long as the worker continues to meet the eligibility requirements, including completing the required construction work and paying the annual welfare fund contribution.
Although membership does not have a fixed expiry date, the Worker ID Card may display a validity period or renewal due date as a reminder for annual renewal.
Note: Membership ends automatically after the worker attains 60 years of age. However, workers who have maintained continuous membership for at least three years before reaching 60 may remain eligible for certain benefits as per Welfare Board rules(alert-passed).
Lost or Damaged Labour Card (Duplicate Card)
If a registered worker lost or damaged the Labour Card, a duplicate card can be obtained through the Duplication service available under Worker Registration services after logging into the portal.
The applicant may be required to verify identity and pay the applicable fee before a duplicate card is issued.
Who Is Not Eligible for an AP Labour Card?
This Labour Card is mainly for daily wage workers and labourers who work at construction sites and do not get any job benefits from their employer, such as provident fund (PF), employee state insurance (ESI), paid leave, or similar social security coverage.
The following categories of workers are not eligible for registration under the BOCW Labour Card scheme:
- Government employees
- Factory or mine workers (they are covered under separate government protections)
- Regular private company employees covered under PF/ESI
- Bank employees or Public sector employees
- Corporate sector employees with formal employment benefits
- IT and software professionals
Important Eligibility Clarification
Eligibility is determined by the nature of employment and the type of work performed, not merely by a person's trade or occupation.
For example, a plumber, electrician, welder, or carpenter working as a construction worker on building projects may be eligible for registration.
However, the same worker employed permanently by a government department, railway, or factory would generally not be eligible because eligibility depends on the nature of work, not the trade.
AP Labour Card Grievance Registration and Complaint Status
Workers facing issues with AP Labour Card registration, renewal, payment, or card download can file a grievance directly on the Labour Department portal.
Available Grievance Services
- New Grievance Registration: Submit a new complaint regarding Labour Department services.
- Submitted Grievances: View grievances previously submitted through the portal.
- View Grievance Status: Track the progress and current status of a registered grievance.
How to Submit a Grievance
- Visit the AP Labour Department website.
- Open the Services for Grievance section.
- Select New Grievance Registration.
- Enter the required details and describe the issue.
- Submit the grievance and save the reference number for future tracking.
Applicants can later use the View Grievance Status option to check updates and responses from the Labour Department.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is it mandatory to add a nominee?
Yes. During the online registration process, workers are required to provide family member details and nominate at least one family member while filling out the registration form.
Can I change my nominee after registration?
The portal provides an Edit Worker Details option that can be used for labour card correction and modifying other labour card details, subject to verification requirements.
What should I do if my application is returned?
If your AP Labour Card application is returned, log in to the Labour Department portal and check the officer's remarks.
The application may be returned due to incomplete information, incorrect data, unclear document uploads, or missing documents.
Correct the issues mentioned in the remarks, upload the required documents if necessary, and resubmit the application through the website for review.
Can I update my bank details later?
Yes, workers may be able to update their bank account information through the Edit Worker Details option available after logging in to the AP Labour Department portal.
If the bank details cannot be modified online or additional verification is required, workers can contact the ALO or Labour Department office.
It is advisable to keep the bank account particulars up to date to avoid issues while receiving welfare benefits.
How long does approval take?
The approval time for an AP Labour Card application depends on document verification and workload at the Labour Department office, but most applications are processed within a few days to a few weeks. Workers can sign in to the portal at any time to track their application status.
How to Know Labour Card Expiry Date?
You can check the validity period or renewal due date by logging in to the Labour Department portal and opening your Worker ID Card through the View Card option.
If a validity period is displayed on the card, ensure that renewal is completed before the due date to keep your membership active and continue receiving eligible welfare benefits.
Conclusion
Securing your AP Labour Card opens direct access to essential welfare benefits, from medical support and accident compensation to education aid and maternity assistance. Whether registering for the first time, renewing your membership, or resolving issues, the online portal makes the process straightforward and accessible.
An active Labour Card provides real security and peace of mind for you and your family in the demanding construction sector.