Police verification for tenants in Mumbai is mandatory by law — and completely free. Yet most landlords skip it, not knowing the penalty is a ₹3,000 fine and up to one month's imprisonment. The good news: the entire process can be done online in about 15–20 minutes on the Mumbai Police portal.
This guide walks you through exactly how to do it — step by step.
⚠️ Mandatory for All Mumbai Landlords
Under IPC Section 188, failure to complete tenant police verification in Mumbai can result in:
- Fine of ₹3,000
- Imprisonment up to one month
- FIR against the landlord — multiple cases have been filed in Mumbai
- Landlord held responsible if the tenant is involved in any criminal activity
Before You Start — You Need a Registered Agreement
The Mumbai Police portal requires you to upload your registered rent agreement during the verification submission. A notarized agreement is not accepted.
If you don't have a registered agreement yet, get one first through propdeed — then complete the police verification.
📋 Correct Order of Steps
Step 1: Register your rent agreement (via propdeed) → Step 2: Complete tenant police verification online (via Mumbai Police portal). Both are mandatory. Both protect you legally.
Documents Required for Police Verification
Step by Step — Online Tenant Police Verification Mumbai
🌐 Visit the Mumbai Police Portal
Open your browser and go to the official Mumbai Police tenant verification portal:
🔗 mumbaipolice.gov.in/TenantForm →🏛 Select Your Police Station
From the dropdown menu, select the police station that covers your property's jurisdiction — not your home police station, but where the rented property is located.
🏠 Fill Property & Landlord Details
Enter the following details accurately:
- Complete property address (flat, floor, building, area, pin code)
- Landlord's full name as per Aadhaar
- Landlord's mobile number
- Landlord's email address
- Rent amount and agreement start date
👤 Fill Tenant Details
This is the most detailed section. Fill in:
- Tenant's full name as per Aadhaar
- Tenant's permanent address (hometown address)
- Tenant's Aadhaar number
- Date of birth
- Mobile number
- Employer name and address (or nature of work if self-employed)
- 2–3 reference contacts (name + phone number)
📎 Upload Documents
Upload scanned/photographed copies of:
- Registered rent agreement (PDF or image)
- Tenant's Aadhaar card or photo ID
- Tenant's passport-size photograph
✅ Submit & Save Acknowledgement
Review all details, then submit the form. You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number for confirmation.
After OTP verification, a PDF acknowledgement is generated. Download and save it immediately — this is your proof of submission.
Offline Option — Visit Police Station
If you prefer offline or face issues with the portal:
- Download the tenant verification form from mumbaipolice.gov.in
- Fill it manually with all tenant and landlord details
- Attach photocopies of all documents
- Submit at your local police station's front desk
- Collect the stamped acknowledgement copy
What Happens After Submission?
After you submit the form online, Mumbai Police may:
- Process the verification in the background through their records
- In some cases, a police constable may visit the property to verify the tenant's presence
- Contact the references you provided
The acknowledgement PDF you receive after submission is itself valid proof that you have completed the landlord's legal obligation. Keep it safely throughout the tenancy period.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong police station selected — always select the station covering the property location, not your own area
- Notarized agreement uploaded — the portal requires a registered agreement. Get one first
- Permanent address filled as Mumbai address — tenant's permanent address is their hometown, not the rented flat
- Not saving the acknowledgement — once you close the page, you may not be able to retrieve it easily
- Delaying after tenant moves in — do police verification within the first week of tenant moving in
Need a Registered Agreement First?
Police verification requires a registered rent agreement — a notarized agreement is not accepted. Get your agreement registered with propdeed before completing police verification.
Register Your Agreement →Service fee ₹899 · Doorstep biometric · Delivery as per SRO timeline