Registering your hospital on the Health Facility Registry (HFR) is a free, online process done through the official ABDM facility portal run by the National Health Authority. You create or use the facility manager's ABHA-based login, fill in your facility's details, upload supporting information, and submit it for verification, after which your hospital receives a unique HFR ID. Most facilities can complete the application in under an hour if documents are ready.
What is the Health Facility Registry?
The HFR is the Government of India's national directory of health facilities: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, diagnostic labs, imaging centres, and pharmacies, across both modern medicine and AYUSH systems. An HFR ID gives your facility a verified digital identity in the ABDM ecosystem. It is a prerequisite for ABDM software integration, appearing in national facility searches, participating in schemes built on ABDM rails, and complying with state directives that mandate registration. Lakhs of facilities across India have already registered.
Documents and Details to Keep Ready
- Facility manager's identity: The Aadhaar-linked mobile number of the owner or authorised manager, used to create their ABHA/HPR-linked login.
- Facility basics: Official facility name, address with PIN code, and geolocation (you can pin it on the map in the portal).
- Ownership and type: Private, government, or trust; hospital, clinic, nursing home, lab, or pharmacy; and the system of medicine practised.
- Registration proof: Clinical establishment registration, trade licence, or other government-issued proof as applicable in your state.
- Infrastructure details: Bed count, departments and specialities, and services offered (OPD, IPD, diagnostics, pharmacy).
- Facility photographs: A photo of the building or signboard is typically requested during the process.
Step-by-Step HFR Registration Process
- Create the manager login: Visit the official ABDM Health Facility Registry portal (facility.abdm.gov.in) and sign in. The facility manager first needs an ID created via Aadhaar and mobile OTP verification.
- Start a new facility registration: Choose "Register a new facility" and select the correct state and district.
- Fill in basic information: Enter the facility name exactly as it appears on official documents, complete address, and pin the location on the map.
- Add facility details: Select ownership type, system of medicine, facility type and subtype, specialities, bed strength, and services offered.
- Upload supporting evidence: Add the requested photographs and registration details.
- Review and submit: Cross-check every field, then submit the application for verification.
- Verification and HFR ID: The application is verified (state or district verifiers may be involved). Once approved, your facility receives its unique HFR ID, visible on your dashboard.
Common Mistakes That Delay HFR Approval
- Name mismatches: The facility name on the application must match your establishment registration documents.
- Wrong facility type: Selecting "hospital" for a facility registered as a clinic (or vice versa) triggers rejection.
- Inaccurate geolocation: Pin the actual building, not just the locality.
- Personal mobile issues: The manager's mobile number must be Aadhaar-linked for OTP verification.
- Stopping at HFR: HFR registration alone is not full ABDM compliance; you still need ABDM-integrated software to create ABHA IDs and link records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HFR registration free?
Yes. The National Health Authority does not charge any fee for registering a facility on the Health Facility Registry, and there are no renewal charges for the ID itself.
How long does HFR verification take?
Timelines vary by state and verifier workload. Clean applications with matching documents are often approved within days, while mismatched details can add weeks of back-and-forth.
Do clinics and labs also need HFR registration, or only hospitals?
The HFR covers all health facilities: clinics, nursing homes, diagnostic labs, imaging centres, and pharmacies. Several states expect every facility type to register, regardless of size.
From HFR ID to Full ABDM Compliance with Healthixio
An HFR ID is step one; the real value comes when your hospital software uses it to create ABHA IDs, run Scan and Share, and link digital health records. Healthixio is officially ABDM-integrated and guides facilities through HFR, HPR, and milestone workflows end to end. Visit our ABDM integration page, check pricing, or contact us at 07513135857 for hands-on registration support.