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Maharashtra Mandates Aadhaar for Property Registration to Combat Fraud
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:57
Maharashtra Mandates Aadhaar for Property Registration to Combat Fraud
- •Maharashtra government makes Aadhaar-based identity verification mandatory for property document registration from October 1.
- •The new rule applies to 63 categories of document registrations, including sale, purchase, mortgage, and partition deeds.
- •Aadhaar verification aims to curb fraud, impersonation, and the use of fake witnesses in property transactions, strengthening identity checks.
- •Applicants without an Aadhaar number must submit an enrolment acknowledgement and another government-issued ID, with verification required before registration.
- •Special provisions ensure children and eligible beneficiaries are not denied registration solely due to the unavailability of an Aadhaar number.
Key Questions Answered
The Maharashtra government has made Aadhaar-based identity verification mandatory for registering property-related documents across 63 categories, including sale, purchase, mortgage, and partition deeds, starting October 1 to curb fraud and impersonation.
Applicants without an Aadhaar number must submit their Aadhaar enrolment application receipt, another government-issued ID, and documents establishing their relationship to other transaction parties to proceed with registration after verification.
Yes, for children below 18 years of age, the Aadhaar enrolment application requires parental or guardian consent, and a child or eligible beneficiary cannot be denied document registration solely due to an unavailable Aadhaar number.
