How to apply for a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in Maharashtra
Quick answer
Open the Non Creamy Layer Certificate service on the Aaple Sarkar portal, read the list of documents, fill in the application (new or renewal), attach the documents and submit. The Sub Divisional Officer is the officer who delivers the service, and the notified time is 21 days. Keep the Application ID to track the application. The official pages we checked do not state a fee, so read the payment screen on the portal.
This service has no fee in the official pages we checked: the service page has none, the application form has none, and there is no fees and checklist PDF for it. LABHLO does not guess it.
The portal service page and the official application form list the documents differently. The page names four kinds of proof. The form lists several kinds of caste proof and extra documents for some applicants. We show the form's list.
The official pages we checked do not state the income limit or the other conditions for this certificate. LABHLO does not give a figure.
There is no official procedure document for this service. The steps below come from the service page (documents, Apply, Track) and the application form. Follow the screens on the portal.
Who it is for: Anyone who needs a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in Maharashtra. The official form asks for proof of caste and a declaration of family income. The pages we checked do not list which categories can apply, so check the rules of the office or institution that asks for the certificate.
What you need before you start
- A mobile number for the OTP and an account on the Aaple Sarkar portal
- Your caste proof and income proof (see the list below)
- Details of your family's income from salary, business, land and other sources, for the form
- Details of the previous Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if you are renewing
Conditions
- The form asks for the applicant's details, the beneficiary's details, religion and caste, and the occupation and income of the father, mother and spouse.
- It also asks whether you pay income tax or wealth tax, and asks for a signed self declaration.
Step by step
Step 1: Open the service page and read the documents
On the Aaple Sarkar portal open the Non Creamy Layer service page and read the list of required documents before you start.
Step 2: Log in or register
Log in to the portal. If you do not have an account, register with your mobile number.
Step 3: Choose the Non Creamy Layer Certificate service
Find Non Creamy Layer Certificate in the list of Revenue Department services and choose Apply.
Step 4: Fill in the application
Choose New or Renewal. Fill in your details, the beneficiary's details, and the occupation and income of your family. Say whether you pay income tax or wealth tax.
Step 5: Accept the declaration and attach documents
Accept the self declaration, which says the information is true, and attach the identity proof, address proof, caste proof and income proof.
Step 6: Submit and note your Application ID
Submit the application and pay if the portal asks for a payment. Note the Application ID you receive.
Documents
Identity proof (any one)
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- Driving licence
- RSBY card
- Aadhaar card
- Identity card issued by a government or semi government body
- PAN card
- MNREGA job card
Address proof (any one)
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- Driving licence
- Aadhaar card
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
- Extract of 7/12 and 8A, or a rent receipt
- Telephone bill
- Ration card
- Property tax receipt
Proof of your caste (as the form lists it)
- School leaving certificate that mentions caste
- Bonafide certificate from the school that mentions caste
- Self attested copy of a caste certificate
- If uneducated, the birth registration extract
- Caste and residence certificate issued by the Sarpanch, local police or corporator
- An affidavit for caste
Proof of income (as the form lists it)
- Income tax returns for the previous 3 financial years, if you are salaried, self employed or in business
- Income certificate from the Tahsildar for 3 years, if you are a farmer or labourer
- An affidavit stating income for the last 3 years
The form lists these as options for different kinds of applicants. Choose the one that fits you.
Extra documents, only if they apply to you
- Property tax receipt
- If proof of your father's caste is not available: a relative's caste certificate and a genealogical affidavit
- If you moved from another state or district: your father's caste certificate from the competent authority there
- If you are a married woman: caste proof from before marriage, the marriage registration certificate and the gazette notice of the name change
- If you are Muslim: the Tahsildar's investigation report, or a caste certificate from a registered Muslim society
Fee: The Aaple Sarkar service page and the application form do not give a fee for this service, and there is no official fees and checklist document for it. Read the payment screen on the portal before you pay, and ask at your Tahsil office if it is unclear.
After you apply
- The application goes to the Sub Divisional Officer, who is the designated officer for this service.
- If the service is delayed or refused, you can appeal. The first appeal goes to the Additional Collector and the second to the Collector.
- To follow your application, choose Track your Application on the Aaple Sarkar portal and enter the Application ID you got when you applied.
- To check that a certificate is genuine, choose Verify Your Authenticated Certificate on the portal and enter the barcode value printed on it.
- For questions about services under the Right to Services Act 2015 you can call the 24 hour toll free citizen call centre, 1800 120 8040.
Common problems
I cannot find the fee anywhere.
That is expected: the official pages we checked do not state it. Do not pay anyone who quotes a fee outside the portal. Read the payment screen on the portal, or ask at the Tahsil office or on 1800 120 8040.
The service page lists fewer documents than the form. Which is right?
The portal page names identity proof, address proof, income proof and a caste certificate as mandatory. The application form lists several kinds of caste proof and extra documents for some applicants. We show the form's list. Read what the portal asks for when you apply.
The Aaple Sarkar home page has a notice that some services moved to the MAITRI portal. Is this service affected?
MAITRI is the Department of Industries' single window for business approvals. On 26 September 2026 the Aaple Sarkar page for this service still showed its details, the Apply option and Track your Application. If you cannot find the service, ask at your Tahsil office or call 1800 120 8040.
Questions and answers
Where do I apply for a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate?
Online on the Aaple Sarkar portal, aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in, under the Revenue Department services.
What is the fee?
The official pages we checked do not state a fee for this service. We do not guess it. Read the payment screen on the portal.
How many days does it take?
The notified time on the portal service page is 21 days.
Which officer issues it?
The Sub Divisional Officer. Appeals go to the Additional Collector first and then to the Collector.
What is the income limit for Non-Creamy Layer?
The official pages we checked for this service do not state an income limit or the other conditions. We do not give a figure from memory. The office or institution that asks for the certificate can tell you what it needs.
How do I check the status of my Non-Creamy Layer application?
On the Aaple Sarkar portal choose Track your Application and enter the Application ID you received when you applied.
Is there a Renewal option?
Yes. The application form has a New and a Renewal option and asks for the details of the previous certificate if you renew.
Official links
Related guides
How to get a Caste Certificate in Maharashtra
The Caste Certificate is given by the Sub Divisional Officer or Deputy Collector. You apply online on the Aaple Sarkar portal and pay a fee of Rs 40.
- Apply
- Online
- Fee
- Rs 40
- Time
- 45 days on the portal service page, 21 days in the official checklist PDF
How to get an Income Certificate in Maharashtra
The Income Certificate is given by the Nayab Tahsildar. You apply online on the Aaple Sarkar portal and pay a fee of Rs 20.
- Apply
- Online
- Fee
- Rs 20
- Time
- 15 days (notified time)
How to get a Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
The Age, Nationality and Domicile Certificate is given by the Tahsildar. You apply online on the Aaple Sarkar portal and pay a fee of Rs 20.
- Apply
- Online or at an office
- Fee
- Rs 20
- Time
- 15 days (notified time)
LABHLO is an independent information platform. This guide is a summary of the official source and is not a government document. Rules, fees and websites can change, so check the official portal before you apply.