Land record verification in Maharashtra
Mahabhulekh / Abhilekh is the official land-record portal for Maharashtra — https://bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in/. URL verified May 2026.
Documents that prove ownership in Maharashtra
- 7/12 Utara (Satbara)
- 8A
- Property Card (urban)
- Mutation (Ferfar)
- Aapli Chawadi
Terminology you will meet on the portal and in deeds
- 7/12 Satbara
- 8A
- Property Card
- Ferfar
- Aapli Chawadi
- Talathi
Language and digitisation
Primary languages: en, mr. Digitisation: Full online.
What actually goes wrong here: 7/12 simplification project changed column structure in 2020-22 creating before-after format inconsistencies; Property Card (urban) and 7/12 (rural) on different systems.
Where records are searched most
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Nagpur
Maharashtra compared with Odisha
| Maharashtra | Odisha | |
|---|---|---|
| Portal | Mahabhulekh / Abhilekh | Bhulekh Odisha |
| Primary documents | 7/12 Utara (Satbara), 8A, Property Card (urban) | Form 25 EC, ROR (Khatiyan), Sale Deed CC |
| Key terminology | 7/12 Satbara, 8A, Property Card, Ferfar, Aapli Chawadi | Khatiyan, Khata, Plot (Sabak/Hal), Form 25, Kissam |
| Languages | en + mr | Odia + English |
| Digitisation | Full online | Full online |
FAQ for Maharashtra land records
What is the official land-record portal for Maharashtra?
Mahabhulekh / Abhilekh (https://bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in/) is the official online portal published by the Maharashtra state government. URL verified May 2026.
Which documents prove land ownership in Maharashtra?
The primary documents are: 7/12 Utara (Satbara); 8A; Property Card (urban); Mutation (Ferfar); Aapli Chawadi. The state-specific terminology you will encounter on the portal and in Sale Deeds is: 7/12 Satbara, 8A, Property Card, Ferfar, Aapli Chawadi, Talathi.
What language are Maharashtra land records written in?
Primary languages: en, mr. Older settlement records are typically in the regional language; recent digitised records often have English columns alongside.
Is Maharashtra fully digitised?
Full online. 7/12 simplification project changed column structure in 2020-22 creating before-after format inconsistencies; Property Card (urban) and 7/12 (rural) on different systems.
Is BhoomiScan available in Maharashtra yet?
BhoomiScan is currently live in Odisha. Maharashtra is on our expansion roadmap (status: Tier 2 — 6 to 12 months). Advocates and serious buyers can join the early-access waitlist at /for-advocates and we will be in touch when Maharashtra opens.
BhoomiScan status in Maharashtra
BhoomiScan is live in Odisha today; Maharashtra is Tier 2 — 6 to 12 months. Join the early-access list.