I need my 7/12 extract for a bank loan but the talathi office is far. Can I download it online and will the bank accept the online copy?
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Yes, Maharashtra provides 7/12 (satbara) and 8A extracts through the state land records portal run by the revenue department (the Mahabhumi / Bhulekh Mahabhumi system). The general steps are: open the official state land records website, select your district, taluka and village, then search by survey number, gat number or your name. You can usually view a free unsigned copy on screen. For a copy that banks and offices accept, you need the digitally signed 7/12, which is issued for a small fee paid online. Two practical points. First, the unsigned online copy is fine for reading your record but most banks want the digitally signed version, so pay for that one. Second, always confirm the exact current website address and fee at your talathi or tehsil office or on the official Maharashtra revenue department page, because portal names and links do change. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
I got my digitally signed satbara last month. The signed PDF had a verification number at the bottom and my bank scanned it without any problem. The free copy I tried first was rejected.
Tip from my side, if the survey number search does not work, try searching by your name. Old records sometimes show the area in different units so check it matches before you rely on it.