Tenant police verification in Gurugram: steps, fee and documents
Short answer
In Gurugram the landlord has the tenant verified by the police, either online through the Haryana Police citizen services or with a form at the local police station. The official Haryana Police fee table lists tenant verification at Rs 50, within 21 days for a tenant from another district or state.
Is tenant verification compulsory in Gurugram?
Gurugram Police tells landlords to have tenants verified, and the district administration has issued orders under section 144 of the CrPC (now section 163 of the BNSS) requiring house owners to keep a register of their tenants with ID proof. Those orders are issued for set periods. The latest on the district website is dated 8 January 2024. In practice, treat verification as expected of every landlord.
What does it cost and how long does it take?
| Service (Haryana Police fee table) | Time limit | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant verification, tenant from another district or state | 21 days | Rs 50 |
| Stranger verification, resident of Haryana | 5 days | Rs 50 |
Both are available on the HarSamay and eSaral portals and the Jan Sahayak app. The Rs 500 figure seen on some sites is the Gurugram Police fee for a police verification report (PVR), which is a different service.
What details does the form ask for?
The Gurugram Police form is filled and signed by the landlord. It asks for the tenant’s proof of identity (such as a voter card or driving licence), a passport-size photo, permanent and local addresses, two references from the home town, two local references, and the family members living with the tenant.
Step by step
Collect the tenant's details
Get the tenant's ID proof, photo, permanent address, two home-town references and two local references.
Choose online or offline
Online, use the Haryana Police citizen services (HarSamay), eSaral or the Jan Sahayak app. Offline, download the Gurugram Police form.
Submit it
Online, file the tenant verification request and pay Rs 50. Offline, submit the signed form at the police station for the flat's area and keep a copy.
Share a copy with the RWA
Gurugram Police asks landlords to give a copy to the RWA president.
Frequently asked questions
Who applies for tenant police verification, the tenant or the landlord?
The landlord. The Gurugram Police form is in the landlord's name and signed by the landlord. The tenant provides the documents and references.
How much does tenant verification cost in Gurugram?
Rs 50, according to the Haryana Police citizen services fee table. The Rs 500 figure some sites quote is the fee for a police verification report, a different service.
How long does it take?
The fee table gives 21 days for a tenant from another district or state, and 5 days for stranger verification of a Haryana resident.
Can I do it at the police station instead of online?
Yes. Gurugram Police says to download the form, fill it, and submit it with the documents at the police station concerned, keeping a copy and giving one to the RWA president.
Is a rent agreement accepted as proof of address?
For its police verification report, Gurugram Police accepts a notarised 11-month rent agreement, or a registered agreement if it runs more than 12 months.