Once your Mumbai rent agreement is registered, most landlords assume the job is done. It is not. Mumbai has a strict, separate police intimation requirement — and skipping it puts the legal liability entirely on the landlord. This guide covers every aspect of police intimation for rent agreements in Mumbai.
Yes — mandatory under the Maharashtra Police Act. The landlord must notify the local police station about every new tenant within 24 hours of move-in. Failure can result in a fine of ₹3,000 and up to one month’s imprisonment. AgreementDesk handles this entire process on your behalf — correct station identification, form submission, and acknowledgment delivery.
Penalty for Skipping Police Intimation in Mumbai
Under the Maharashtra Police Act, failure to submit tenant police intimation in Mumbai can result in a fine of ₹3,000 and up to one month’s imprisonment for the landlord. FIRs have been filed against landlords who rented property without completing tenant verification. The obligation falls entirely on the landlord — not the tenant.
Mumbai Police Intimation — Done for You
AgreementDesk handles the entire Mumbai tenant verification process on your behalf — identifying the correct police station for your area, filling and submitting the portal form, and delivering the acknowledgment to you.
- ✅ All Mumbai areas: Andheri, Bandra, BKC, Kurla, Goregaon, Malad, Powai, Vikhroli, Chembur, Ghatkopar, and more
- ✅ Correct police station jurisdiction identification
- ✅ Online portal submission (mumbaipolice.gov.in)
- ✅ Acknowledgment copy delivered to you
- ✅ Standalone service or add-on to rent agreement
How to Do Police Intimation Online — Mumbai
Mumbai police intimation is done through the Mumbai Police Tenant Information portal at mumbaipolice.gov.in/TenantForm. This portal covers the entire Brihanmumbai Police Commissionerate area — from Colaba in the south to Dahisar and Mulund in the north.
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1Identify the correct police station Based on the property’s address, not yours. This is the most common error — wrong station = rejected submission. See the area-wise table below.
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2Visit mumbaipolice.gov.in/TenantForm Open the Mumbai Police Tenant Information Form online. No login required — it’s a public form.
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3Fill landlord details Full name, Aadhaar number, PAN, complete property address (wing, flat, floor, society), mobile number.
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4Fill tenant details Aadhaar number, passport-size photograph (digital), employer/college name and address, permanent home address, workplace details.
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5Add tenant references Enter 2–3 people who know the tenant personally: name, relationship, and contact number for each.
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6Upload registered rent agreement copy The agreement must already be registered at the Sub-Registrar and carry the registration stamp. File should be under 2MB.
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7Submit and confirm via OTP OTP is sent to the landlord’s mobile number. Enter it to confirm and finalize the submission.
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8Download the acknowledgment The portal generates a digital acknowledgment. Save this — it may be requested by your housing society, employer, or bank.
Important timeline: Police intimation should ideally be completed within 24 hours of the tenant taking possession. Do not wait until the end of the tenancy period to complete this step. Submit immediately after the agreement is registered and keys are handed over.
Mumbai Area-Wise Police Station Jurisdiction
The most common mistake in Mumbai police intimation is filing under the wrong police station. Jurisdiction is determined by the property address, not where you or the tenant live. Here is a reference for major Mumbai areas:
| Area / Locality | Jurisdiction Police Station | Zone |
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| Andheri East (MIDC, JB Nagar, Chakala) | Andheri / Sahar / MIDC | Zone VIII |
| Andheri West (Lokhandwala, Versova, Oshiwara) | Andheri / DN Nagar | Zone VIII |
| Bandra West | Bandra Police Station | Zone V |
| Bandra East / BKC | Kherwadi / BKC Police Post | Zone V |
| Kurla West / East | Kurla Police Station | Zone V |
| Goregaon East / West | Goregaon Police Station | Zone X |
| Malad East / West | Malad Police Station | Zone X |
| Powai / Chandivali | Powai Police Station | Zone IX |
| Vikhroli / Kanjurmarg | Vikhroli Police Station | Zone IX |
| Chembur / Ghatkopar | Chembur / Ghatkopar PS | Zone VII |
| Dadar / Parel / Worli | Dadar / Worli Police Station | Zone III |
| Lower Parel / Elphinstone | Elphinstone Police Station | Zone III |
| Santacruz East / West | Santacruz Police Station | Zone VIII |
| Vile Parle East / West | Vile Parle Police Station | Zone VIII |
| Borivali East / West | Borivali Police Station | Zone X |
💡 Note: The above is a general reference. Exact jurisdiction boundaries can vary by lane and locality. AgreementDesk verifies the correct police station for your specific property address before submitting — eliminating rejected submissions and repeat trips.
Documents Required for Police Intimation in Mumbai
🏠 Landlord Must Provide
- ✅Aadhaar number (12-digit)Used for landlord verification
- ✅PAN card number
- ✅Passport-size photographRecent digital copy
- ✅Complete property addressWing, flat, floor, building, society, area, pin
- ✅Mobile numberReceives OTP for confirmation
👤 Tenant Details Required
- ✅Aadhaar number (12-digit)Must match name exactly
- ✅Passport-size photographRecent, clear digital copy
- ⚡Employee ID or College IDHelpful but not mandatory
- ✅Permanent home addressWhere tenant is from, not rental address
- ✅Employer name & office address
- ✅2–3 referencesName, relationship, contact number
- ✅Registered rent agreement copyWith Sub-Registrar stamp + reg. number
Who Is Responsible — Landlord or Tenant?
Under the Maharashtra Police Act, the legal obligation falls entirely on the landlord. The tenant cannot initiate police intimation on their own behalf. This means:
- If an issue arises at the property and no intimation was filed, the landlord faces legal consequences
- Many Mumbai housing societies will not activate amenities (clubhouse, parking, gym) until the police intimation acknowledgment is submitted
- At every renewal of the rent agreement, a fresh police intimation must be submitted
- For multiple tenants (co-living / flatmates), intimation covers all occupants listed in the agreement
Police Intimation vs Full Police Verification
Many people confuse police intimation with a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). They are different:
- Police Intimation = landlord informs police about new tenant. Digital acknowledgment generated. Done online in minutes. Sufficient for housing societies and HRA claims.
- Police Verification (PCC) = police actively verify tenant’s background, may involve physical visit, issues a stamped PCC. Required for visa applications, some premium societies, and certain government employer verifications. Takes days to weeks.
Check with your housing society whether they require the portal acknowledgment (intimation) or a physically stamped PCC (full verification). Most Mumbai societies accept the portal acknowledgment — but a few premium societies in Bandra, Juhu, and Worli Sea Face require the full PCC.
NRI Landlords — Police Intimation by POA
If you are an NRI landlord and cannot be physically present in Mumbai, police intimation can be completed by a trusted representative holding a notarized Power of Attorney. The POA must be executed in your country of residence, notarized, and attested by the Indian Embassy or Consulate.
AgreementDesk assists NRI landlords with online POA drafting, notarization guidance, and police intimation submission — so the entire process can be handled without visiting India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Police Intimation for Your Mumbai Property — Done by AgreementDesk
Correct station identification · Mumbai Police portal submission · Acknowledgment delivered. Add it alongside your rent agreement or as a standalone service.