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Clean Title Verification Checklist (Before You Buy Any Property)Maharashtra Makes Land Records Fully Digital — A Big Win for Property Owners
The Maharashtra Revenue Department has made a landmark decision: digital land records such as the 7/12 extract, 8-A extract and mutation (ferfar) extracts will now be legally valid without requiring a physical signature or stamp from the village talathi. Instead, these documents will carry a digital signature, a QR code, and a unique 16-digit verification number.
What Does This Mean for Land Owners?
- Instant online access: Citizens can now download their land records from the official portal in just a few clicks — no need to visit the talathi’s office or wait in long queues. The records cost a nominal fee (₹15) for a digital extract.
- Legally valid documents: The digitally signed extracts are now accepted across all government departments, banks, courts, registration offices, and other authorities for official use.
- Better transparency & security: With digital verification features (signature + QR code + 16-digit ID), the scope of forgery or tampering is significantly reduced. It’s a move toward building a more trustworthy, corruption-resistant land record system.
Why The Change Was Needed
Traditionally, obtaining valid land records in Maharashtra meant physically visiting the talathi’s office—a process often plagued by delays, bureaucratic hassles, and, at times, unofficial middlemen. Manual signatures and stamps left room for tampering or fraudulent documents. Many property transactions got stuck or delayed due to outdated or unclear records.
What Titles & Extracts Are Covered
- 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) — the essential land record extract showing ownership and land-use status.
- 8-A extract (also known as “Khata” in some regions) — summarises a landowner’s rights, liabilities, and revenue payment history.
- Mutation / Ferfar extract — records changes in ownership due to sale, inheritance, gift or other legal transfers.
Who Benefits from This Reform?
- Home-buyers and land investors — easier access to legit documentation without delays or paperwork hassles.
- Farmers and rural landowners — instant access to agricultural land records, reducing dependence on intermediaries.
- Banks, financial institutions, and courts make property verification easier for loans, disputes, and legal proceedings.
- General public — increased transparency and fewer chances of fake or forged documents.
What You Should Do Next If You Hold Land in Maharashtra
- Visit the official portal (e.g. the state’s land-records website, e.g., “MahaBhoomi”).
- Download your latest 7/12, 8-A or Mutation extract — costs just ₹15.
- Verify the digital signature, QR code and 16-digit code to confirm authenticity.
- Use these digital documents for bank loans, property transfer, registrations, legal work, etc.
- Keep digital copies safe — they are now legally valid and equivalent to physical documents under the new rules.
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