Last updated: 2 October 2026
Quick Answer: Aaple Sarkar registration is done online on aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in in seven short steps, starting with the portal's new-user link and a mobile OTP. Option 1 creates a quick user ID and password. Option 2 also saves your photo, identity and address proof, so you needn't attach them to every application.
Aaple Sarkar is the Government of Maharashtra's online portal for citizen services. Once your account is active, you log in there to apply for certificates such as caste, income and domicile.
At a glance: Aaple Sarkar registration
| Detail | What applies |
|---|---|
| Portal | aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in (Government of Maharashtra) |
| Ways to register | Option 1: mobile OTP + user ID. Option 2: full profile with proofs |
| You need | Your district, a 10-digit mobile number, your name in English and Marathi, date of birth |
| Fee | None at registration; you pay only when you apply for a service |
| Next step | Log in and apply for caste, income or domicile certificates |
| Beware | Lookalike sites. The real address ends in .gov.in |
Short on time? Jaagruk Bharat's team can handle your certificate application online, as the help box after the registration steps explains.
Who needs an Aaple Sarkar account?
You need Aaple Sarkar registration to apply online, on your own, for Maharashtra services notified under the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015. That includes Revenue Department certificates such as caste, income and domicile.
You don't need one just to track an application, which needs only the application ID, or if an Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra operator applies for you.
How do you register on Aaple Sarkar step by step?
Open the official Aaple Sarkar registration page, pick an option, verify your mobile with an OTP and set a password. For Option 2, scan your photo and proofs before you start the Aaple Sarkar registration process.
- Go to aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in and click New User? Register Here.
- Choose Option 1 or Option 2.
- Enter your 10-digit mobile number, tap Send OTP and type the code you receive.
- Pick a username of at least 4 letters or numbers and check that it's available.
- Set a password that meets the portal's rule.
- Fill in your details, and for Option 2 upload your photo and proofs.
- Tick the declaration and click Register.
That completes your Aaple Sarkar new registration.
Get it done for you
- Share your details and documents online, with support on WhatsApp.
- Our team creates your certificate application from them.
- You get a confirmation and can track the application's progress.
Apply for your caste certificate online in Maharashtra with expert help
What details do you need to register?
Option 1 needs only your district, a mobile number, your name, date of birth, a username and a password. Option 2 adds your full address, a photo and one proof each of identity and address.
| Item | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile number + OTP | Yes | Yes |
| Username and password | Yes | Yes |
| Name (English and Marathi), date of birth | Yes | Yes |
| Father's name, gender, occupation | No | Yes |
| District | Yes | Yes |
| Address with taluka, village, pincode | No | Yes |
| Photo | No | JPEG, 5–20 KB, 160 px wide, 200–212 px high |
| Identity proof (any one) | No | PAN, voter ID, passport, Aadhaar, driving licence or another listed ID |
| Address proof (any one) | No | Ration card, Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, 7/12 extract, utility bill or rent receipt, among others |
| Proof file format | Not needed | JPEG or PDF, 75–256 KB |
Press Ctrl + Alt + K for the portal's Marathi keyboard. These details become the base for most certificates, so match spellings to your documents.
How do you log in or reset a forgotten password?
For your Aaple Sarkar login, open the portal's home page, enter your username and password under "Already Registered? Login Here", choose your district, type the captcha and click Login.
Forgot your password? Click Forgot Password?, select your district, enter your registered mobile number and the captcha, then tap Send OTP. Enter the OTP, type a new password twice and click OK.
Forgot your username? Click Forgot UserName, enter your registered mobile number and the captcha, and submit. Once in, see how to check your Aaple Sarkar application status and download the approved certificate.
Aaple Sarkar registration not working?
Most Aaple Sarkar registration errors come from the OTP, the password rule or a file of the wrong size.
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| OTP doesn't arrive | Wrong number or network delay | Recheck the 10 digits, wait a minute, then tap Resend OTP |
| Username rejected | Already taken, under 4 characters, or not letters and numbers only | Use at least 4 letters or numbers, check availability and try another |
| Password rejected | Rule not met | Use 7–20 characters with a digit, a lowercase letter, an uppercase letter and one of @ # $ % |
| Photo won't upload | Size or shape | JPEG, 5–20 KB, 160 px wide and 200–212 px high; use the portal's crop tool |
| Proof won't upload | File too big or small | Save as JPEG or PDF between 75 KB and 256 KB |
| Page freezes | Old browser | Use Chrome or Firefox, clear the cache and retry |
| Still stuck | Portal-side issue | Call the 24x7 toll-free helpline, 1800 120 8040, or visit an Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra |
If the website keeps failing on your phone, try the Aaple Sarkar section on UMANG.
Which certificates can you apply for once your Aaple Sarkar account is ready?
To apply for a caste certificate online in Maharashtra, log in to Aaple Sarkar, open the Revenue Department, choose Caste Certificate, fill the form, upload your documents and pay the fee. Keep the application ID you receive, since tracking needs it.
The same menu lists the certificates people apply for most:
- Caste certificate: our step-by-step Maharashtra caste certificate guide covers eligibility, documents and fees.
- Income certificate: to apply for an income certificate online in Maharashtra, pick Income Certificate in the same Revenue Department menu. Read our Maharashtra income certificate guide, or get help with your income certificate.
- Domicile certificate: to get a domicile certificate online in Maharashtra, pick the Age, Nationality and Domicile Certificate there. See our Maharashtra domicile certificate guide, or apply online for a domicile certificate with help.
Rather skip the forms? Jaagruk Bharat's team can take the certificate application off your hands, as the help box under the registration steps shows.
