My family owns no land and no property. What do I submit for the property check?

Submit a notarised self-declaration affidavit stating that the family owns no agricultural land and no residential property above the prescribed limits. Also obtain a 'nil holdings' certificate from the Talathi confirming no land in your family's name.

All earning members of my family need to submit income proof. Does this include my working siblings?

Yes — include income proof for all family members living together who earn income. This includes working siblings if they are part of the same household.

I have Form 16 from my employer. Is that enough as income proof?

Yes — Form 16 is strong proof of salaried income. Combine it with salary slips for the last 3 months for the most complete income documentation.

Documents Required for EWS Certificate in Maharashtra

In Simple Words: EWS Certificate requires three types of proof — that you are General category, that your income is under ₹8 lakh, and that your family doesn’t own too much land or property. Gather all three before you start the application to avoid rejection.

Mandatory Documents (All Applicants)

Document	Purpose
Aadhaar Card	Identity proof — mandatory
Ration Card	Family proof and residence
Self-declaration affidavit	Declaring income + property status

Proof of General Category (Caste)

You need to prove you do not belong to SC/ST/OBC/NT categories:

No caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC — this itself is proof
If your family has never applied for any caste certificate, a self-declaration is usually sufficient
Some Tehsildar offices ask for a caste non-availability certificate — check locally

Proof of Income (Below ₹8 Lakh per Year)

Provide income documents for all earning members of the family:

For salaried employees:

Last 3 months’ salary slips
Form 16 or IT return (if filed)

For farmers/agricultural income:

7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) showing land owned
Self-declaration affidavit of agricultural income

For self-employed/business:

Business registration document (if any)
Self-declaration affidavit of annual income

For non-earning family members:

Self-declaration that they have no income

Proof of Property (To Show You Are Within Limits)

Property	Document Needed
Agricultural land	7/12 extract — shows exact acreage owned
Residential house/flat	Property registration document or municipal tax receipt
Plot	Sale deed or property card
No property	Self-declaration affidavit stating no property owned

If your family owns no agricultural land, a self-declaration is sufficient. The 7/12 extract will show zero holdings.

The Affidavit

Most EWS applications require a notarised self-declaration affidavit covering:

Your name, family members, and income from all sources
Statement that you belong to General category
Statement of all property owned by the family
Declaration that all information is correct

Get this notarised on ₹100–₹200 stamp paper from a Notary Public.

Document Upload Requirements

Format: PDF preferred
Size: Under 500KB per file
All names must match Aadhaar exactly

Quick Checklist

Aadhaar card
Ration card
Salary slips / income affidavit for all earning members
7/12 extract (for agricultural land check)
Property documents (house/flat, if owned)
Notarised affidavit of income and property declaration
All names on documents match Aadhaar

Document requirements may vary by taluka. Always check the Aaple Sarkar portal for the current list when applying.

Documents Required for EWS Certificate in Maharashtra – Full Checklist