How to get Caste Certificate in Maharashtra?

A caste certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming his/her caste.

Documents Required for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra

• Address Proof: Any 1 of Passport / Water Bill / Ration Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / Telephone Bill / Driving License / Electricity Bill / Property Tax Receipt / Extracts of 7/12 and 8 A/ Rent Receipt

• Identity Proof: Any 1 of PAN Card / Passport / RSBY Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / MNREGA Job Card / Driving License / Photo of Applicant / Identity card issued by Govt or Semi Govt organisations

•  Caste Proof: Any 1 of  True Copy of School Leaving Certificate / Self Attested Caste Certificate From the Competent Authorities / True Copy of School Leaving Certificate of Father/Uncle/Aunty

• Relationship Proof: Affidavit attached with the application.

Aaple Sarkar

Aaple Sarkar is an initiative taken by the Government of Maharashtra for Citizens to help them avail themselves benefits of government services online. Citizens can register and submit their application form online and track the status of their application through Aaple Sarkar website. A caste Certificate can be applied through Apple Sarkar website. For this, you need to first register on Aaple Sarkar website.

Follow the below steps to register on the Aaple Sarkar Website.

• Visit Aaple Sarkar website.

• Click on "Register"

• Select any one mode from the given options to create a user name and password i.e. User ID and Password by verifying UID or Create your user profile using OTP verification on your mobile.

• Verification OTP on your mobile number.

• Fill Aaple Sarkar Service Portal Registration form in 6 steps i.e.

• Step 1 - Fill the Applicant Detail

• Step 2 - Fill out the Applicant’s Address 

• Step 3 - Fill the Mobile No. and complete Username verification

• Step 4 - Upload Photograph

• Step 5 - Upload Proof of Identity (Any -one)

• Step 6 - Upload Proof of Address (Any -one)

• Click on "Register" to complete the registration process.

How to apply online for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra?

To apply online for Caste Certificate, follow the below steps.

• Log in to Aaple Sarkar website

• Choose Revenue Department on the left side of the menu.

• Select "Revenue services" as Sub Department.

• Select "Caste Certificate".

• Select the required category of caste from the dropdown list.

• Fill in the required details.

• Upload the required documents and submit the form.

• You will be provided with an acknowledgement number to track your Caste certificate status.

Track Status of Caste Certificate in Maharashtra

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Caste Certificate in Maharashtra.

• Visit Aaple Sarkar website.

• Click on "Track Your Application"

• Enter Department Name as "Revenue Department"

• Enter Sub Department as "Revenue Services"

• Enter the Certificate as "Caste Certificate"

• Enter the Application ID to track the status of the Caste Certificate

How to apply offline for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra?

• Fill out the Caste Certificate Application Form.

• Submit it to nearest Tahsildar Office

Time Required to get Caste Certificate in Maharashtra

It will take 15 days to obtain Caste Certificate, once the application is submitted.

Fees

You need to pay  Rs. 33.60/- (Rs. 20 + Rs. 3.60 GST + Rs. 10 Stamp duty) for getting Caste Certificate in Maharashtra.

Department and Officer

A caste certificate will be provided by the Nayab Tahasildar. If you have any issues with the issued certificate, you can approach the Tahsildar or Sub Divisional Officer in your area.

Application Forms

• Caste Certificate Application Form Marathi