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Maharashtra Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2025

One-Stop Portal for Placement Agency Registration & Regulation

Official portal of the Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department, Government of Maharashtra. Register, manage, renew and verify placement agency licences under Mah. Act XXIV of 2025.

Public Verification

Verify Agency Certificate

Is this Placement Agency registered?

Job seekers and employers can verify whether a placement agency is officially registered and approved under the Maharashtra Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2025. Enter the agency's Registration ID or Certificate Number below.

e.g. 26274980143984 · This information is public and provided for verification only.

Portal Services

Choose how you want to use the portal

Placement agencies, job seekers, employers and government officials can access the services they need through dedicated portal sections.

New Agency Registration

Apply online for a Private Placement Agency licence. Complete the 8-step application, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee. Receive your MPPA certificate upon approval.

Verify a Placement Agency

Check the registration status of a placement agency before engaging its services. Job seekers and employers can verify licence validity and jurisdiction to make informed decisions.

District / Registering Authority

Dedicated access for District Labour Officers and authorised officials to review applications, approve or reject registrations, generate certificates and monitor regulatory compliance.

Step 0 · Preparation

Before you start — keep these ready

Having everything at hand lets you finish the application in one sitting. You have 7 days from registration to complete all steps and pay.

Documents

  • PAN card of the agency (PDF, JPG or PNG, max 2 MB)
  • Aadhaar card of every key person and the authorised signatory
  • Agency letterhead with the authorised signatory's signature (max 5 MB at sign-up)
  • TAN / GSTIN certificates, if applicable
  • Incorporation / Registration certificate, address proof and office photograph
  • Licences — Contract Labour, Emigration, Security Agency, LIN — if you hold them

Also required

  • Active email & mobile — both are verified by OTP
  • Official agency email must differ from every key person's personal email
  • Maharashtra office — at least one office in Maharashtra is mandatory
  • Signing facility — declaration forms are printed, signed on letterhead, scanned and uploaded
  • Payment method — the registration fee is paid online at the end

General form rules

  • Dates in DD/MM/YYYY — future dates are not allowed
  • Pincodes — only Maharashtra pincodes (400000 – 445999)
  • Mandatory fields are marked with a red *
  • Save & continue — steps unlock in order; a saved step is read-only until you click “Edit this section”
  • Uploads in Enclosures and Declaration must be PDF, max 2 MB per file
Registration Guide

How to Register — 8 Simple Steps

Follow the steps in order, exactly as they appear on the registration form. Tap a step to see what to fill in and upload.

  1. 1
    Create Account
    Credentials, email & mobile OTP, PAN, captcha
    What to do
    • Choose a username and password — you will use these to log in and resume later.
    • Enter the agency's active email and mobile; verify both with the OTP sent to you.
    • Enter the agency PAN and upload the PAN card (PDF, JPG or PNG, max 2 MB).
    • Upload the agency letterhead carrying the authorised signatory's signature (max 5 MB).
    • Solve the captcha and submit to create your account.
    Rules to remember
    • The official agency email must be different from every key person's personal email.
    • The 7-day window to complete the application starts at registration.
    • Lost your session? Log in with the same username and password to resume.
  2. 2
    Part A — Agency Details
    Agency type, address, TAN/GSTIN, Maharashtra offices & branches
    What to do
    • Select the agency type.
    • Fill in the registered address and contact details.
    • Enter TAN / GSTIN numbers, if the agency has them.
    • Add your Maharashtra office(s) and any branches.
    Rules to remember
    • At least one office in Maharashtra is mandatory.
    • Only Maharashtra pincodes (400000 – 445999) are accepted.
    • Dates must be in DD/MM/YYYY; future dates are not allowed.
    • Click Save & continue to unlock the next step.
  3. 3
    Part B — Key Persons
    Directors / Partners / Proprietors with Aadhaar & PAN
    What to do
    • Add every Director / Partner / Proprietor as a key person.
    • Enter each person's Aadhaar and PAN details.
    • Identify the authorised signatory who will sign the declaration forms.
    Rules to remember
    • Each key person's email must differ from the official agency email.
    • Keep address proof of every key person ready — it is needed in Step 6.
    • A saved section is read-only until you click “Edit this section”.
  4. 4
    Part C — Operations
    Sectors, training, mobilization, digital platform
    What to do
    • Select the sectors in which the agency places candidates.
    • Provide details of training and mobilization activities.
    • Provide details of any digital platform used for placement.
    Tips
    • Answer every field marked with a red *.
    • Save the step before moving on — steps unlock in order.
  5. 5
    Part F — Certificates
    Existing licences — Contract Labour, Emigration, Security, LIN — and specimen signature
    What to do
    • Enter details of licences you already hold: Contract Labour, Emigration, Security Agency, LIN.
    • Provide the authorised signatory's specimen signature.
    Rules to remember
    • Dates must be in DD/MM/YYYY; future dates are not allowed.
    • Don't hold a particular licence? Fill in only the ones you have.
  6. 6
    Enclosures
    Upload all required documents (PDF, max 2 MB each)
    Mandatory (7) Required
    • PAN Card of the Agency
    • Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
    • Office Address Proof
    • Office / Premises Photograph
    • Signatory — Signature & PAN in Letterhead
    • Address Proof of Key Persons
    • Specimen Signature of Signatory
    Optional If available
    • GSTIN Certificate
    • TAN Allotment Letter
    • Training / Affiliation Certificate
    • Other relevant documents
    Upload rule: every file must be a PDF of max 2 MB. Compress large scans before uploading.
  7. 7
    Declaration & Authorisation
    Signed FORM-I(A) self-declaration & FORM-I(B) letter of authorization
    Follow this order
    • Download the pre-filled FORM-I(A) and FORM-I(B).
    • Print them on the agency's official letterhead.
    • Sign & stamp by the authorised signatory.
    • Scan & upload as PDF, max 2 MB each.
    The two forms
    • FORM-I(A) — Self-declaration, Rule 3(3)
    • FORM-I(B) — Letter of authorization, Rule 3(1)
  8. 8
    Preview & Payment
    Review, pay online, get Registration ID. Certificate on approval.
    What to do
    • Review every section in the preview; edit anything that is wrong.
    • Pay the registration fee online (amount depends on agency type).
    • Receive your non-transferable Registration ID and a printable receipt.
    Good to know
    • Quote the Registration ID in all correspondence.
    • The certificate becomes available to download once the application is approved.
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After Submission

What happens next

Track your application from your dashboard. Your status will be one of:

Submitted

Under review by the Registering Authority.

Approved

Certificate is available to download.

Rejected

Read admin remarks and file an appeal.

Suspended

Contact the helpdesk or file an appeal.

Please note: the Registering Authority may inspect premises and records at any time. Need help? Call 1800-XXX-XXXX (Toll Free), Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 6 PM.
Registration User Manual

Download the complete guide

Placement Agency Registration User Manual

A step-by-step guide to registering a private placement agency under the Maharashtra Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2025 (Mah. XXIV of 2025). Please read it before you start your application — you will be asked to accept it on the registration page.

About the Act

Protecting job seekers and employers

Mah. Act XXIV of 2025

Maharashtra Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2025

The Act was enacted to regulate the functioning of private placement agencies in Maharashtra, protect the interests of job seekers and employers, and prevent exploitation through unregistered or fraudulent agencies. All placement agencies operating in Maharashtra must obtain a Certificate of Registration.

5 YearsCertificate Validity
45 DaysRenewal Notice Period
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