Tenant verification, also sometimes known as tenant police verification, is the process through which a landlord, property owner or housing society in Bangalore (Bengaluru) provides tenant information to the Karnataka State Police so that the tenant’s identity, address and background can be validated before they move in.
The purpose of this process is preventive: it helps maintain a record of residents in each locality, enables background checks through the police database, and strengthens community safety. The procedure is managed by local police stations under the Bangalore City Police, and citizens can also complete it digitally via the Karnataka One or Bangalore One service centres and online portals.
On the official Karnataka One portal, the service titled “Police Verification” explicitly lists Tenant Verification as one of the categories available to the public. The service allows landlords to register tenant details online and download the form for physical submission where required.
Thus, even though no single state law mandates it for every tenancy, the police directive serves as a binding civic obligation
Documents Required
Both landlord and tenant must prepare the following documents:
| Type | Required Documents | Purpose |
| Tenant | Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID | Proof of identity |
| Tenant | Recent utility bill or rental agreement showing present address | Proof of address |
| Landlord | Copy of property-ownership document (Khata certificate, tax receipt, or sale deed) | Ownership validation |
| Both | Copy of the executed rent/lease agreement | Legal evidence of tenancy |
| Tenant | Two recent passport-size photographs | Police record file |
Procedure
Step 1
Collect the Police Verification Form from your police station or a Karnataka One / Bangalore One centre. Fill in:
- Landlord and tenant names, addresses, contact details, and property address.
- Duration of tenancy and rent amount.
- ID numbers of both parties.
Step 2
Attach the documents listed above. Incomplete applications or mismatched addresses are a common reason for delay.
Step 3
A small service fee is payable under the Collection of Fee for Police Verification Services at Karnataka One or Bangalore One centres.
The fee amount is nominal and determined locally by the concerned police division; receipts are issued for every payment.
Step 4
Submit the completed form and attachments to:
- The police-verification desk at the jurisdictional police station, or
- The citizen-service centre forwards the request digitally or manually to the correct police station.
Step 5
Once received, the local police verify the tenant’s identity and may conduct a short field enquiry to confirm occupancy.
Details are entered into the police record system under the relevant station code.
Step 6
After verification, the landlord is provided with an Acknowledgement Slip or Verification Certificate confirming successful registration. This serves as proof that the verification request was submitted and processed.
