Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Makes Aadhaar Verification Mandatory for Property Registration
Maharashtra is changing how people register property documents.
Starting October 1, people will generally need to verify their identity using Aadhaar.
The rule covers 63 types of documents.
These include property sales, mortgages and partition documents.
The government says this can help stop fake people and witnesses from being used in property deals.
People who do not yet have Aadhaar can show proof that they applied for it.
They must also provide other government identity documents and papers showing their relationship to the transaction.
Children must apply with permission from a parent or legal guardian.
The government says a child or eligible beneficiary cannot be refused registration only because an Aadhaar number is unavailable.
Maharashtra will require Aadhaar verification for property-document registration from October 1, 2026.
The rule applies to 63 document types, including sales, mortgages and partitions.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the measure aims to prevent fraudulent transactions.
People without Aadhaar must provide enrolment proof, government identification and relationship documents.
Children and eligible beneficiaries cannot be denied registration solely because Aadhaar is unavailable.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Revenue Department, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the rule.
- What
- Aadhaar-based identification will be mandatory for registering property documents and 63 other document types.
- When
- The rule takes effect on October 1, 2026; the announcement was dated September 30, 2026.
- Where
- Maharashtra, with the announcement filed from Mumbai.
- Why
- The government says the rule will reduce fraud, limit fake parties and witnesses, and make registration more transparent and efficient.
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
- Coverage
- 63 types of document registrations
- Included transactions
- Property sales and purchases, mortgage deeds, and partition-related transactions
- Required identification
- Aadhaar verification
- Alternative for people without Aadhaar
- Aadhaar enrolment proof, other government-issued identity documents, and relationship documents
- Children
- Aadhaar enrolment applications require parental or legal-guardian consent
- Safeguard
- Children and eligible beneficiaries cannot be denied registration solely because Aadhaar is unavailable