AI SummaryMaharashtra Government has started MahaID registration on new MahaSarathi portal. This MahaID registration is open for all residents of the state on the portal. After MahaID registration, citizens can apply for more than 90 welfare schemes and 1000+ Maharashtra government services using their MahaId.
Last year, the state government was planning to name the portal Mahasamanvay, but MahaSarathi is the new and final name of the new portal where MahaID registration can be done. More than 68 lakh people have applied and created their MahaID on the MahaSarathi portal as of 24th September 2026.
What is MahaID?
MahaID is a unique identity for citizens of Maharashtra, linked with their Aadhaar number. It is the primary login credential (other than Aadhaar) which can be used to access the MahaSarathi portal and view the schemes you are eligible for and the benefits you are already receiving.
How to Register for MahaID on MahaSarathi Portal?
Applying online for MahaID is a very simple process, just follow the below given process to create your own MahaID on the official portal.
STEP 1: Visit the homepage of the official MahaSarathi Portal at mahasarathi.maharashtra.gov.in (Portal launched).
STEP 2: On the homepage, you will see a page like this below for "New MahaID Registration".
STEP 3: Enter your aadhaar number, click the consent checkbox and then click on "Send OTP", an OTP on the mobile number linked with Aadhar will be sent. You can also register using the ration card number by clicking on "Register using Ration Card" and then entering ration card instead of Aadhar card.
STEP 4: Verify the received OTP
STEP 5: On the next page, accept the "Data Sharing Consent" by clicking the consent checkbox and then clicking "Accept and Continue".
STEP 6: On the next screen, enter all your basic details including email ID, phone number, verify your address and other, enter the captcha code and click "Save and Proceed" button.
STEP 7: A new OTP will be sent to your email ID and mobile phone, verify that also.
STEP 8: After verification, you will see a success message like this below.
Your application for MahaID registration will be sent to the department and after approval, you will received SMS/Email notification with your new MahaID. MahaID creation will take maximum 24 hours.
You can download your MahaID card PDF online on the same Mahasarathi portal after it is created.
Detailed Official MahaID Registration Process
Documents Required
Following documents will be required for MahaID registration and direct application of the social welfare schemes.
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Aadhaar Linked Mobile Number
- Residence Certificate
What is MahaSarathi Portal?
MahaSarathi Portal by Maharashtra government is a single digital platform to connect citizens with all major welfare schemes and services. It works like a unified citizen database, helping people apply for benefits in one place while giving authorities a verified source of information to stop fake claims.
The main aim of this portal is to plug leaks, avoid duplication, and bring more clarity in government spending. For example, earlier over 26 lakh wrong claims were found in schemes like Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, causing huge losses. With this portal, the state has created a "golden record" of genuine beneficiaries, making sure that only real residents of Maharashtra get the benefits.
The portal collects and verifies information from 22 state and central databases, cutting down duplicate records from 15 crore to 5 crore. Citizens can log in with their Maha ID to check which benefits they are already receiving, what new schemes they are eligible for, and apply directly. It connects in real time with government departments to check income, property, and domicile status.
Fraud control features make it compulsory for new schemes to pick beneficiaries from this verified database, with future plans of adding AI tools for data checks and a citizen alert system. Strong firewalls and monitoring are also in place to stop misuse and protect people from fake advisory services.