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Senior Citizen Card in Maharashtra

Benefits for 60+

An identity-and-benefits card for people aged 60 and above — used for concessions on bus/train fares, pension eligibility, and priority services.

Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.

Fee~₹35
Time~7–15 days
ValidAs applicable

When do you need this?

What to keep ready

Pick just one paper from each box.

Who you areAny one
  • Aadhaar card
  • PAN card
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
Where you liveAny one
  • Aadhaar card
  • Ration card
  • Electricity bill
  • Water bill
Your ageAny one
  • Birth certificate
  • School leaving certificate
  • Aadhaar card

How to apply for Senior Citizen Card in Maharashtra online

Step by step.

  1. Open Aaple Sarkar. Go to aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in and register / log in (a secret number/OTP comes to your mobile).
  2. Find the service. Choose "Revenue Department", then the Senior Citizen certificate/card service.
  3. Fill your details. Enter your details and upload one ID proof, one address proof and an age proof (a clear photo of each).
  4. Pay the small fee. Pay online by UPI/card/net-banking.
  5. Submit and save the number. You get an application number — write it down.
  6. Track and download. Use "Track Your Application" to follow it; download the card/certificate once approved.You must be 60 or older; it is issued by the Tahsildar's office.
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Good to know

This is issued on Aaple Sarkar (Revenue Department). It is closely related to the Senior Citizen Certificate — the certificate is your age proof, while the card is used for concessions and schemes.

Common questions

How do I apply for Senior Citizen Card online?

You do it online on the official government website (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.

Can I apply for Senior Citizen Card from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?

Yes. Senior Citizen Card is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.

How much does Senior Citizen Card cost?

~₹35 Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.

How long does Senior Citizen Card take?

~7–15 days

What documents are needed for Senior Citizen Card?

Keep ready: Who you are, Where you live, Your age. Any one document per group is enough.

What is the official website for Senior Citizen Card?

The official government website is aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.