Sahaay — Maharashtra Government Services Made Simple

Sahaay explains Maharashtra (Aaple Sarkar) government services in simple Marathi, Hindi and English, step by step, and links you to the real official government websites. Sahaay is free, never asks for your OTP, and never asks for your documents. Sahaay is an independent helper and is not the government.

Certificates in Maharashtra

• Income Certificate (उत्पन्न दाखला / आय प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper showing your whole family's yearly earnings — job, farming, shop, rent and pension, all together. Official website.
• Caste Certificate (जात दाखला / जाति प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper stating your caste/category. Needed for reservation and schemes. Official website.
• Domicile Certificate (रहिवासी दाखला / निवास प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper showing you live in Maharashtra (Age–Nationality–Domicile). Official website.
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (नॉन-क्रिमीलेयर दाखला / नॉन-क्रीमीलेयर प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper showing an OBC family's income is under the set limit. Official website.
• EWS Certificate (EWS दाखला / EWS प्रमाणपत्र) — An income-and-assets certificate for economically weaker (general category) families. Official website.
• Senior Citizen Certificate (ज्येष्ठ नागरिक दाखला / वरिष्ठ नागरिक प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper showing you are above 60. For concessions and schemes. Official website.
• Nationality Certificate (राष्ट्रीयत्व दाखला / राष्ट्रीयता प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper stating you are an Indian citizen. Needed for passport/jobs. Official website.
• Solvency Certificate (सॉल्व्हन्सी (ऐपत) दाखला / विलायकता प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper showing your assets/net worth. Needed for contracts/bail/guarantees. Official website.
• Agriculturist Certificate (शेतकरी असल्याचा दाखला / किसान होने का प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper stating you are a farmer. Needed for buying farmland/schemes. Official website.

ID & Documents in Maharashtra

• Aadhaar Update / Download (आधार अपडेट / डाउनलोड / आधार अपडेट / डाउनलोड) — Change your address, name, date of birth or photo on Aadhaar, or download your e-Aadhaar. Address can be changed online; name, date of birth, photo and fingerprints must be done in person at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Aadhaar centre). Official website.
• PAN Card (पॅन कार्ड / पैन कार्ड) — Get a new PAN or an instant e-PAN using Aadhaar. Official website.
• Voter ID (EPIC) (मतदान ओळखपत्र (EPIC) / वोटर आईडी (EPIC)) — Register as a new voter, correct your details, or download your e-EPIC (digital voter card). Official website.
• Passport (पासपोर्ट / पासपोर्ट) — Apply for a new passport or renew it, then book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra. Official website.
• PAN–Aadhaar Link (पॅन–आधार जोडणी / पैन–आधार लिंक) — Link your PAN with your Aadhaar, otherwise your PAN can become inoperative. Official website.
• DigiLocker (डिजिलॉकर / डिजिलॉकर) — Keep official documents — Aadhaar, driving licence, RC, marksheets — safely on your phone and show them anywhere. Official website.
• ABHA Health Card (ABHA आरोग्य कार्ड / ABHA स्वास्थ्य कार्ड) — A free 14-digit digital health ID that lets you store and share your medical records safely across hospitals and doctors. Official website.

Land & Property in Maharashtra

• 7/12 Extract (७/१२ उतारा / 7/12 उतारा) — A record (Satbara) showing who owns farmland and what crop is on it. Official website.
• Property Card / 8A (मालमत्ता पत्रक / ८अ / संपत्ति कार्ड / 8A) — Ownership record for urban/non-farm land (property card) and 8A extract. Official website.
• Digitally-signed 7/12 (डिजिटल स्वाक्षरीचा ७/१२ / डिजिटल हस्ताक्षरित 7/12) — An official digitally-signed 7/12 copy valid for bank/court use. Official website.
• Bhu Naksha (plot map) (भू नकाशा (गट नकाशा) / भू नक्शा (प्लॉट मैप)) — View the map of your survey/plot number online. Official website.
• Property Registration / Stamp Duty (मालमत्ता नोंदणी / मुद्रांक / संपत्ति पंजीकरण / स्टाम्प) — Register a property sale deed and pay stamp duty. Official website.

Birth, Death & Marriage in Maharashtra

• Birth Certificate (जन्म दाखला / जन्म प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper saying when and where a person was born. Needed everywhere. Official website.
• Death Certificate (मृत्यू दाखला / मृत्यु प्रमाणपत्र) — A paper recording a death. Needed for inheritance, insurance and property. Official website.
• Marriage Registration (विवाह नोंदणी / विवाह पंजीकरण) — Register your marriage officially and get a marriage certificate. Official website.

Vehicle & Driving in Maharashtra

• Driving Licence (वाहन परवाना (Driving Licence) / ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस) — New licence, renewal or address change — all online. Official website.
• Learner's Licence (शिकाऊ परवाना (Learner) / लर्नर लाइसेंस) — The first step before a full licence — the test can be taken online from home. Official website.
• Vehicle Registration (RC) (वाहन नोंदणी (RC) / वाहन पंजीकरण (RC)) — Address change, ownership transfer, duplicate RC — vehicle-related tasks. Official website.

Bills & Welfare in Maharashtra

• Ration Card (रेशन कार्ड / राशन कार्ड) — A family card for subsidised grain and as a proof of identity. Official website.
• Electricity Bill / New Connection (वीज बिल / नवीन जोडणी / बिजली बिल / नया कनेक्शन) — Pay your electricity bill, view it, or apply for a new connection. Official website.
• Scholarships (MahaDBT) (शिष्यवृत्ती (MahaDBT) / छात्रवृत्ति (MahaDBT)) — Apply for many state scholarships in one place (MahaDBT). Official website.
• e-Shram Card (ई-श्रम कार्ड / ई-श्रम कार्ड) — A free card for daily-wage and unorganised workers to access welfare schemes. Official website.
• PM-Kisan (पीएम-किसान / पीएम-किसान) — Income-support scheme for eligible farmer families — register, do eKYC, and check installment status. Official website.
• EPF / PF (UAN & Passbook) (भविष्य निर्वाह निधी (PF/UAN) / भविष्य निधि (PF/UAN)) — Check your PF balance/passbook, activate your UAN, update KYC, or file a withdrawal claim. Official website.
• Senior Citizen Card (ज्येष्ठ नागरिक कार्ड / वरिष्ठ नागरिक कार्ड) — An identity-and-benefits card for people aged 60 and above — used for concessions on bus/train fares, pension eligibility, and priority services. Official website.

Business & Help in Maharashtra

• Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence (दुकान परवाना (गुमास्ता) / दुकान लाइसेंस (गुमास्ता)) — The Shop Act (Gumasta) licence needed to start a shop/business. Official website.
• File a Grievance (तक्रार नोंदवा / शिकायत दर्ज करें) — If a government service is delayed or has a problem, file a complaint online. Official website.
• GST Registration (जीएसटी नोंदणी / जीएसटी पंजीकरण) — Register your business for GST, file returns, or track your application. Official website.
• Income Tax Return (ITR) (आयकर विवरणपत्र (ITR) / आयकर रिटर्न (ITR)) — File your yearly income tax return online, check refunds, or download Form 26AS. Official website.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sahaay free to use?

Yes. Sahaay is completely free. We never charge you, never ask for your OTP, and never ask for your Aadhaar, PAN or any documents.

Is Sahaay a government website?

No. Sahaay is an independent helper and is not the government. It links you to the real official websites, which end in .gov.in.

How do I update my Aadhaar address?

Update your address online at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in using the mobile linked to your Aadhaar. Name, date of birth, photo or fingerprint changes must be done at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Which is the official site for income, caste and domicile certificates?

These Revenue Department certificates are applied for on Aaple Sarkar at aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in.

How do I view my 7/12 (Satbara) online?

View it free on bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in. A digitally-signed legal copy is on digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in.

How do I create an ABHA health card?

Create it free at abha.abdm.gov.in using your Aadhaar (with a linked mobile), driving licence or PAN. You get a 14-digit health ID.

In which languages is Sahaay available?

Marathi, Hindi and English. You can switch language at any time.

Sahaay is an independent help service and is not affiliated with the Government of Maharashtra. Only a website ending in .gov.in is the real official website. Never share your OTP, password, or documents with anyone.