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Aadhaar app verification mandatory for property registration from Nov 4
Aadhaar app verification mandatory for property registration from Nov 4
The Story in Brief
The Maharashtra registration and stamps department has made Aadhaar-based authentication through the UIDAI’s official mobile app mandatory for all property registrations from Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The new process, called online verification seeking entity (OVSE), is integrated into the iSARITA 1.9 system and adds to existing fingerprint and iris scanning methods.
Under the revised guidelines, the previous provision allowing a witness or ‘identifier’ to verify a person whose Aadhaar authentication failed has been discontinued. Every individual involved in a transaction must now pass Aadhaar authentication. The Aadhaar holder must be physically present with their registered mobile phone during the verification process.
To avoid delays, citizens are advised to download the official Aadhaar app and complete registration beforehand. The app requires Android 9.0 or iOS 16 and later, with an active internet connection. Officials have been instructed to explain the credential-sharing process to citizens and obtain their consent.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The change removes the safety net of witness-based verification, meaning a failed authentication can now halt a property transaction entirely. Citizens who have locked their Aadhaar biometrics must remember to unlock them via the app at the time of registration, adding a potential friction point. The department has released a detailed video on its social media handles to guide users, but the real test will be how smoothly sub-registrar offices handle the transition, especially for those without compatible smartphones or stable internet.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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