Aaple Sarkar is a one-stop portal of the Government of Maharashtra, which offers different online services for the citizens of Maharashtra. Any individual, who is a domicile of Maharashtra and needs an income certificate, caste certificate, domicile certificate or any other important government document, can apply for it online through the Aaple Sarkar portal.
Note: Documents like income certificate, caste certificate and domicile certificate play a crucial role while applying for any government scholarship schemes listed on the MahaDBT portal.
Which kind of online services can you avail through the Aaple Sarkar portal? Who can avail these services? What process should be followed to avail any of the services? The answers to all these questions are covered in this article. It provides you with in-depth information related to the Aaple Sarkar portal, the services it offers, step-wise registration and login process, etc.
Aaple Sarkar – About the Portal
As part of the Maharashtra Right to Public Service Act (2015), the Maharashtra state government has established a commission by the name of ‘Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Service’. The key objective of introducing this commission was to ensure transparent, efficient and time-bound delivery of all the services it provides to its citizens. Keeping this in view, the government has also created a portal with the name of ‘Aaple Sarkar’. The portal not only provides information related to the services it offers, it also allows its users to register and apply for them online. The table below provides a detailed overview of the portal.
Aaple Sarkar – An Overview
| S.No. | Particulars | Details |
| 1. | Name of the portal | Aaple Sarkar |
| 2. | Run by | Government of Maharashtra |
| 3. | Open for | Citizens of Maharashtra |
| 4. | Website URL | https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en |
| 5. | Contact details | 1800-120-8040 (Toll Free) |
Aaple Sarkar – Key Benefits
What benefits does an individual get after registering on the Aaple Sarkar portal? This is a common question that might occur in your mind, the answer to which is given below. Any user who is registered on the portal can avail the following benefits through the Aaple Sarkar portal –
- Quicker delivery of public services
- Avail doorstep services which means no standing in the queue for hours
- Easy access to information
- Easy and secure payment gateway to avail online services
- Hassle-free and easy-to-use application, documents uploading and tracking of application status
- With minimal paper-work, you get to save both time and money
Aaple Sarkar – Department-Wise List of Services
The key departments of the Government of Maharashtra which host their services online at the Aaple Sarkar portal include Revenue Department, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Labour Department, Water Resources Department, Industries Department, Forest Department, Department of Registration & Stamps, and others. This section provides a detailed department-wise list of online services that are available on the portal.
Aaple Sarkar – List of ServicesAaple Sarkar – Services offered by Revenue Department
| Age Nationality Domicile Certificate | Temporary Residence Certificate |
| Income Certificate | Solvency Certificate |
| Certified Copy | Landless Certificate |
| Senior Citizen Certificate | Cultural Programme Permission |
| Agriculturist Certificate | Caste Certificate |
| Small Land Holder Farmer Certificate | General Affidavit |
| Certificate of Residence in Hilly Areas | Non-Creamy Layer |
| Permission for digging land for industrial purpose | Permission to cut any non-scheduled tree for making use of land for industrial purpose |
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
| Birth Certificate | Certificate of registration of marriage |
| Death Certificate | BPL Certificate |
| No Dues Certificate | Assessment Certificate |
| Old Age Certificate for Niradhar |
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by Labour Department
|
Registration for Principal Employer |
| Contract Labour License Renewal | Registration of Factory |
| Renewal of Registration Shop and Establishment | Contract Labour License New Registration |
| Beedi & Cigar License | Transfer of ownership of steam boiler within Maharashtra |
| Factory Renewal | Issue of duplicate certificate for boiler/economiser/welders’ certificate |
| Factory plan approval | Boiler and Economiser Registration inspection |
| License for Employment | License for Recruitment |
| License for recruitment of labourers by the agent outside Maharashtra | License (old user) for renew and amendment |
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by Water Resources Department
| Domestic and drinking water permission to LGB, UGB and Cantonment board | Sanction of water entitlement to WUA’s |
| Domestic and industrial water permission to corporate and private developers | Bill for arrears of irrigation water charges to WUA |
| Resolution of complaints regarding water charges | Bill for arrears of non-irrigation use of water |
| Command area certificate | Distance certificate from notified River/Reservoir |
| Permission for long term lift irrigation | Industrial water permission |
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by the Industries Department
| Gazette Part 2 for change of name | Gazette Part 2 for change of religion |
| Gazette Part 2 for change of date of birth | Part 2 – Sankirna Information and Advertising |
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by the Department of Registration & Stamps
| E-Search (Free View) | Valuation Report for assessment of Stamp Duty |
| Certified copy of Index | Certified copy of document |
| Filing of notice of intimation | Registration of document |
| Certified copy of index at JDR office | Certified copy of document at JDR office |
| Solemnization of Marriage | Marriage celebrated in other forms |
| Authentication of Special Power of Attorney | Deposit, withdrawal and opening of sealed cover of will |
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by the Department of Co-Operation Marketing and Textiles
- Deemed Conveyance
- Bye Laws Amendment
- Money Lending License Issuance
- Society Name Registration
- Money Lending License Renewal
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by Law and Judiciary Department
- Registration of partnership firms
- Free legal aid and legal assistance
- Registration of trust as per Bombay public trust act
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
| Issue of disability identity card to person with disability | Foreign scholarship |
| Scholarship within India | Senior citizen certificate |
| Admission to government hostels | Admission to residential schools |
| Financial assistance to victim under SC/ST (POA) Act 1989 and Rules 1995 | Admission to Special Schools/Workshop for person with disability |
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by Medical Education and Drug Department (AYUSH)
- Issue of Character Certificate
- Issue of No Objection Certificate
- Issue of Study Certificate
- Issue of No Dues Certificate
- Issue of Discharge Certificate
- Issue of Medical Certificate
- Issue of minor wound certificate
Aaple Sarkar – Services offered by Higher Education and Technical Department
| MSBTE Transcript certificate | MSBTE duplicate certificate |
| MSBTE duplicate marksheet | MSBTE migration certificate |
| Duplicate marksheet | Duplicate degree certificate |
| Retotaling of marks | Document verification |
| DTE Score Card | Migration Eligibility Certificate |
Note: The list of services is not just limited to the services mentioned above. It is advisable to visit the official website to get the complete list of services available.
Aaple Sarkar – Registration Process
Individuals, who wish to apply for any of the services offered by the Government of Maharashtra online, primarily need to register on the Aaple Sarkar portal. The steps to follow for online registration on Aaple Sarkar portal include –
Step 1: Visit the official website of Aaple Sarkar portal.
Step 2: Click on ‘New User? Register Here’ button.
Apple Sarkar – New User RegistrationStep 3: Two options of registration will come up. Option 1 – Creating user ID and password by verifying UID. Option 2 – Creating own user profile using OTP verification on mobile.
Aaple Sarkar Registration OptionsStep 4: Select the option that suits you best.
Step 5: If you select Option 2, complete all the fields marked with an asterisk ‘*’ in the sections – Applicant Detail, Applicant’s Address, Mobile Number and Username Verification, Upload Photograph, Proof of Identity, Proof of Address. (Note: Make sure to follow the guidelines specified while uploading the photograph and documents.)
Aaple Sarkar Registration FormStep 6: Accept the declaration and click on the ‘Register’ button to complete the registration process.
Aaple Sarkar – Login
Once you are registered on the Aaple Sarkar portal, you can proceed with availing online services by simply logging into your user dashboard. Whether you want to apply for an income certificate, caste certificate or a domicile certificate, you can follow the steps given below to avail any of the services mentioned above –
Step 1: Once registered, make a login on the Aaple Sarkar portal using your registered user ID, password, captcha and district.
Step 2: A user dashboard will open. You will be able to see all the department names on the left side of the page.
Aaple Sarkar Service ApplicationStep 3: Upon selection of a department, you will get to see the list of services offered by respective departments.
Step 4: Select the service and make an application as specified.
Aaple Sarkar – Registration Documents
While registering on the Aaple Sarkar portal, the candidates need to upload the following documents in the format and size specified.
1. Photograph (Size between 5KB to 20KB, Format – JPEG, Width – 160 pixels, Height – 200 to 212 pixels)
2. Identity proof (any one) [Format – JPEG/PDF, Size – 75KB to 256KB]
- PAN card
- Voter ID card (POI)
- Aadhaar card (POI)
- Passport (POI)
- Driving License (POI)
- Government/Semi-Government ID proof
- MNREGA job card
- RSBY card
3. Address proof (any one) [Format – JPEG/PDF, Size – 75KB to 256KB]
- Ration card
- Passport (POA)
- Aadhaar card (POA)
- Driving License (POA)
- Voter ID card (POA)
- Extracts of 7/12 and 8A
- Property tax receipt
- Property agreement copy
- Water bill
- Electricity bill
- Telephone bill
- Rent receipt
Important Note: If you want to apply for any of the scholarship schemes offered by the Maharashtra Government, you may be required to obtain certain documents through the Aaple Sarkar portal. Read MahaDBT – Schemes, Scholarship Details Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal, to know more.
Aaple Sarkar – FAQs
Q. Who can avail the services offered through the Aaple Sarkar portal?
The Aaple Sarkar portal is open for all the citizens of Maharashtra. If you are a resident of Maharashtra state, you can avail its online services through the portal only.
Q. Can an individual track the status of their online application on Aaple Sarkar portal?
Yes. If you are availing any online service of the Aaple Sarkar portal, you can track its application status online by clicking on the ‘Track your Application’ button on the home page. You will be asked to select the department and service applied for and enter the application ID to get the current application status.