Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in Maharashtra: documents required and how to apply
The Non-Creamy Layer Certificate is a Revenue and Forest Department service on Maharashtra's Aaple Sarkar portal. It is issued by the Sub Divisional Officer. Aaple Sarkar lists an income proof and a caste certificate as mandatory documents for it.
Documents required for the non-creamy layer certificate
Exactly as the official documents page lists them — one item from each "any one" group, and every item of an "all" group.
Proof of identityany one
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Driving License
Proof of addressany one
- Passport
- Water Bill
- Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Driving License
- Electricity Bill
- Property Tax Receipt
- Extracts of 7/12 and 8 A / Rent Receipt
Mandatory documentsall of these
- Income proof
- Caste certificate
Who issues it, and if it is delayed
Sub Divisional Officer (designated officer). First appeal: Additional Collector. Second appeal: Collector.
- The time limit is the one in Aaple Sarkar's list of notified services (column “Time limit for providing Service (Days)”, checked 12 Oct 2026).
- If the certificate is delayed or refused, Aaple Sarkar lists a first and a second appeal to senior officers in the department, and a third and final appeal before the Right to Services commission.
- Aaple Sarkar says no physical visit is required for services on the portal unless the law requires one.
This page is a guide, not an official notice. Rules can change — the official source and the issuing office always decide. Never share your Aadhaar number, OTP or password with anyone who calls about a certificate. Found something out of date? Tell us.
Source: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in · Issued by: Revenue and Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra (Aaple Sarkar portal) · Last checked: 12 October 2026
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- Income CertificateThe Income Certificate is a Revenue and Forest Department service on Maharashtra's Aaple Sarkar portal. It is issued by the Nayab Tahsildar.
- Domicile CertificateThe Age, Nationality and Domicile Certificate (often called the domicile certificate) is a Revenue and Forest Department service on Maharashtra's Aaple Sarkar portal. It is issued by the Tahsildar.
- Caste CertificateThe Caste Certificate is a Revenue and Forest Department service on Maharashtra's Aaple Sarkar portal. It is issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer / Deputy Collector.