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Documents Required for Rent Agreement in Mumbai 2026 — Only 3 Documents Needed

📅 Updated: May 2026 ⏱ 3 min read ✅ IGR Maharashtra verified

Most people overthink the documents needed for rent agreement registration in Mumbai. The reality is simple — you only need 3 documents to get started with propdeed. No passport photos, no notarisation, no office visit.

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Aadhaar Card
Front & back
Both landlord & tenant
Mandatory
💳
PAN Card
Both landlord
& tenant
Mandatory
🏠
Property Proof
Index II or
Electricity bill
Landlord Only

That's it. Send these 3 documents via WhatsApp — our team handles everything else including doorstep biometric, stamp duty payment, and government registration. These same documents apply whether you register online or offline — though online with propdeed is faster and cheaper.

Document 1 — Aadhaar Card

🪪 Aadhaar Card — Landlord & Tenant
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Front side of Aadhaar Mandatory
Clear photo of the front side showing name, date of birth, gender, and Aadhaar number. Required from both landlord and tenant.
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Back side of Aadhaar Mandatory
Clear photo of the back side showing address. Both sides are required for complete verification.

Aadhaar is used for Aadhaar-based biometric fingerprint verification — our staff visits your home with a fingerprint scanner. The Aadhaar number is matched against the UIDAI database during the biometric scan to confirm identity.

💡 Important

Both the landlord and tenant must be physically present at the property during the doorstep biometric visit. propdeed's staff brings the fingerprint scanner to you — no office visit needed.

Document 2 — PAN Card

💳 PAN Card — Landlord & Tenant
💳
PAN Card — Landlord Mandatory
Required for identity verification and stamp duty records. Also mandatory for income tax purposes on rental income.
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PAN Card — Tenant Mandatory
Required for identity verification. Especially important if monthly rent exceeds ₹50,000 — tenant must deduct TDS under Section 194IB of the Income Tax Act.

Document 3 — Property Ownership Proof

🏠 Property Ownership Proof — Landlord Only
📄
Index II Document Preferred
The official Maharashtra government document showing property ownership history. Can be downloaded from the IGR Maharashtra portal. This is the strongest proof of ownership.
Electricity Bill Accepted
Recent electricity bill in the landlord's name at the property address. Must be recent — ideally within the last 3 months.

What About Witnesses?

Two witnesses are required by law for rent agreement registration in Maharashtra. They must be physically present during the doorstep biometric visit. propdeed's staff will guide you on witness requirements during the process — witnesses should have their Aadhaar cards available at the time of the visit.

What You Do NOT Need

❌ Common Myths — These are NOT required with propdeed:
  • No passport-size photographs needed
  • No stamp paper to purchase yourself
  • No visit to Sub-Registrar Office (SRO)
  • No notarisation required
  • No separate address proof (Aadhaar covers this)
  • No No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from society — unless your society specifically requires it

Property Ownership Proof — Which One to Use?

DocumentAccepted?Notes
Index II✓ PreferredOfficial govt. document. Download from IGR Maharashtra portal free.
Electricity Bill✓ AcceptedIn landlord's name, recent (last 3 months).
Property Tax Receipt✓ AcceptedRecent BMC/municipal receipt with landlord's name.
Society Share Certificate✓ AcceptedIssued by the housing society showing ownership.
Passport size photos✗ Not neededNot required for propdeed's registration process.

How to Submit Documents to propdeed

1

Click Photos on Your Phone

Take clear photos of Aadhaar (front + back), PAN card, and one property proof document. Good lighting, no blurry shots.

2

Send via WhatsApp

Send the photos directly on WhatsApp to our team number. No scanning, no email, no uploading to portals.

3

We Draft the Agreement

Our team prepares the complete Leave & License agreement draft and shares it with you for review and approval.

4

Doorstep Biometric Visit

Our staff visits your home with a fingerprint scanner. Landlord, tenant, and 2 witnesses must be present. Takes about 15–20 minutes.

5

Registered Agreement on WhatsApp

Once the government processes the registration, the stamped and registered agreement PDF is delivered to your WhatsApp. Court-valid, legally enforceable.

Before your biometric visit, take a few minutes to review the 13 important clauses in a Leave and License agreement — especially the deposit, lock-in, and cancellation terms.

propdeed provides doorstep biometric across Thane, Pune, Navi Mumbai, and Palghar — same documents, same process.

Need to draft a Sale Deed, Gift Deed, or Release Deed? propdeed is launching an online property agreement drafting service

for Maharashtra — register your interest to get early access.

Ready? Send Your Documents Now

WhatsApp your Aadhaar, PAN, and property proof — we handle everything else. Doorstep biometric handled by our team. Delivery timeline depends on your SRO — same day in Mumbai/Pune, a few days to 2 weeks in other cities.

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Service fee ₹899 · Govt. stamp duty + ₹1,300 · No hidden charges

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents are required for rent agreement in Mumbai?+
Only 3 documents: Aadhaar card (front + back) of both landlord and tenant, PAN card of both parties, and property ownership proof (Index II or electricity bill) from the landlord. Send them via WhatsApp — no office visit needed.
Is passport size photo required for rent agreement registration?+
No. Passport size photos are not required for rent agreement registration through propdeed. Only Aadhaar card, PAN card, and property proof are needed.
Is Aadhaar card mandatory for rent agreement in Maharashtra?+
Yes. Aadhaar is mandatory for Aadhaar-based biometric fingerprint verification during the government registration process. propdeed's staff brings the fingerprint scanner to your home.
Do I need to visit any government office?+
No. propdeed's staff visits your home for doorstep biometric verification. You never need to visit the Sub-Registrar Office or any government office. The entire process is handled by our team.
Who needs to be present during the biometric visit?+
The landlord, tenant, and two witnesses must all be present at the property during the doorstep biometric visit. Our staff coordinates the visit timing as per your convenience.
What if the landlord doesn't have Index II?+
A recent electricity bill in the landlord's name works equally well. Property tax receipt or society share certificate are also accepted. Index II is preferred but not the only option.