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Maharashtra has given legal validity to digitally signed land records, including 7/12 extracts, 8-A extracts and property cards. Citizens can now download certified copies from the Mahabhumi portal for INR 15, and these copies will carry a digital signature, QR code and a unique 16-digit verification number. All government departments, courts, banks and registration offices have been instructed to accept these digital records for official work. The move replaces the need for physical signatures, reduces paperwork and helps curb tampering and delays in land-related processes.
Maharashtra has formally recognised digitally signed land records as legally valid documents, marking an important change in how land-related information will now be accessed and used. The approval covers 7/12 extracts, 8-A extracts and property cards, which earlier required a manual signature and stamp from a talathi or another revenue official. Advertisement
Certified digital copies can now be downloaded directly from the Mahabhumi portal for INR 15. These documents will carry a secure digital signature, a QR code and a 16-digit verification number. The system allows anyone to verify the authenticity of the file without relying on a physical copy or visiting an office.
The state has directed district collectors, courts, registration departments, banks and other government offices to treat these digital records as fully valid for all official purposes. This includes property registrations, transfer procedures, bank loan processing, litigation matters and routine revenue-related checks. Until now, digital land records were available only for reference and could not be used for legal, financial or administrative processes.
The new framework is expected to reduce visits to talathi and tehsil offices, cut down processing time and limit the possibility of manual errors or manipulation in land documents. The government has said that the shift will also help reduce corruption by standardising document access and removing the dependency on physical signatures.
Land record digitisation has been underway in Maharashtra for years, but this legal recognition strengthens the system and brings clarity for landowners, buyers, financial institutions and government departments. With legally valid digital copies now available, the state aims to make land administration simpler, faster and more transparent.
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