If you’re planning to purchase land in Maharashtra, apply for a loan, or do a simple ownership check, Maharashtra land records are the first thing you should verify. The good news: you can now view key documents online (and even download digitally signed copies for official use).
This guide explains the exact steps to check:
- 7/12 (Satbara)
- 8A
- Property Card
- and what to do if records don’t match.
What is Bhulekh Mahabhumi?
Bhulekh Mahabhumi (MahaBhulekh) is the state’s online portal that lets citizens view land record details like 7/12, 8A, Property Card, and K-Prat online.
Important reality check (don’t skip this):
The standard Bhulekh view page clearly states the displayed information should not be used for government/legal purposes.
So, use it for quick checks but for official work, go for digitally signed records (explained below).
Which Land Record should you check?
- 7/12 (Satbara): It’s for Ownership details, land type, area, mutation history (rural land).
- 8A: It’s for Account/Khata-level details and landholding summary.
- Property Card: It’s for Many urban/City Survey properties (CTS-based).
What you Need Before you Start?
Keep these basics ready:
- District, Taluka, Village
- Survey/Gat number or Name search (where available)
- Mobile number (portal asks for it)
- Captcha (yes, it’s annoying, but required)
You may also see an option related to an 11-digit Property UID on the portal.
How to Check 7/12 Online?
- Open the Bhulekh portal and select Record type = 7/12
- Choose District → Taluka → Village
- Select search method: Survey/Gat Number or Name
- Enter required land survey details
- Add Mobile number + Captcha and submit
- View the record and cross-check owner name, area, land type, and mutation notes
Need a Digitally Signed 7/12 / 8A / Property Card for Official Use?
Here’s the cleaner approach: use the Digital Satbara system (digitally signed documents with verification).
Recent updates in late 2025 officially pushed digitally signed land records as legally valid for official workflows (banks/registration/etc.).
Digitally Signed 7/12 download steps (from the official user guide)
- Select District → Taluka → Village
- Search and select Survey/Gat number
- Click Download
- The fee is deducted from your PRN wallet after download
Payment basics (Digital Satbara)
- After login, first go to Make Online Payment
- You can add an amount between ₹15–₹1000, and it’s advised to pay in multiples of 15
- Note the PRN number
Digitally Signed 8A download steps
- Select District → Taluka → Village → enter Khata number → Download
Digitally Signed Property Card download steps
- Select Region → District → Office → Village → enter/select CTS number → Download
- (The guide also mentions no fee for Property Card at the time it was issued—check the portal while downloading.)
How to Verify a Digitally Signed Record?
Digitally signed documents come with a verification number. You can validate authenticity by entering that number on the verification page.
What if the Online 7/12 details don’t match the Handwritten Record?
This happens—name spelling, area unit, total area, share mismatch, etc.
The Bhulekh portal itself suggests applying online for correction through the e-Hakk / mutation flow, and uploading the old handwritten 7/12 if needed.
You can access these citizen services through the land records department portal.
Want to Update Ferfar / Mutation Online?
For mutation-related services, Maharashtra uses online service workflows (including “Mutation Entry (un-disputed)” with a service timeline shown on the portal).
Real Buyer’s Checklist: What to verify in Land Records
Before paying token money, verify:
- Owner names (current + previous changes)
- Survey/Gat number matches the site location
- Total area + your seller’s share
- Any mutation notes (inheritance, sale, court-related remarks)
- For urban property: CTS + Property Card consistency
If you’re taking a loan: prefer digitally signed extracts