Pune, 1st October 2026: Aadhaar-based identity verification will be mandatory for registering property-related documents in Maharashtra from October 1, under a new requirement introduced by the state Revenue Department.
The new system will apply to 63 categories of document registrations, including sale, purchase, mortgage and partition deeds. Officials said documents will not be registered unless the parties involved complete the prescribed Aadhaar-based identification process.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced the decision on Wednesday, saying the measure was introduced following directions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to strengthen safeguards against fraud in property transactions. A gazette notification formalising the requirement has already been issued.
The Registration and Stamps Department, which comes under the Revenue Department, oversees the registration of documents related to immovable property across the state.
According to the government, Aadhaar-based verification is intended to reduce the scope for impersonation, fake identities and fictitious witnesses during property transactions. The system is also expected to reduce manual intervention and make the registration process more transparent.
The new arrangement is expected to make physical witnesses less important during the identity verification process, as the identities of the parties can be authenticated through the prescribed digital verification mechanism.
Alternative process for those without Aadhaar
The government has also specified an alternative procedure for individuals who have not yet been issued an Aadhaar number.
Such applicants will have to produce the acknowledgement receipt for their Aadhaar enrolment application along with another government-issued identity document. They will also be required to submit valid documents establishing their relationship with the other parties involved in the transaction.
The revised process will apply across Maharashtra from October 1.
