Hiring someone to work in your home — where your family, children, and valuables are — without proper background verification is a risk no Indian family should take. Yet millions do it every day, relying on a watchman's recommendation or a neighbor's referral. This guide walks you through the complete verification process you should follow before allowing anyone into your home.
The 7-Step Verification Checklist
- Aadhaar Card Verification
Ask for the original Aadhaar card (not a photocopy). Verify the photo matches the person. Cross-check the Aadhaar number on the UIDAI website (mAadhaar app or resident.uidai.gov.in) to confirm it's genuine. Note down the Aadhaar number for your records.
- Additional ID Documents
Request at least one more ID: Voter ID, PAN card, or ration card. Multiple IDs help confirm the person's identity and prevent impersonation.
- Police Verification
Visit your local police station and request a tenant/domestic help verification. You'll need the maid's Aadhaar copy, photograph, and your own ID. The police will verify their records and issue a clearance certificate. This takes 1-3 weeks through normal channels.
- Reference Check — Call Previous Employers
Ask for phone numbers of at least 2 previous employers. Call them and ask: How long did she work? Why did she leave? Was anything ever missing? Was she punctual? Would you hire her again? Be wary if she can't provide any references.
- Address Verification
Note her permanent and current address. For live-in placements, verify the permanent address through a field visit or trusted local contact. Know where your domestic help lives — it's essential for accountability.
- Photograph & Emergency Contact
Take a clear photograph on the first day. Ask for an emergency contact number (family member). Share these with your building security/RWA for their records.
- Written Agreement
Create a simple written agreement covering: duties, working hours, salary, weekly off, notice period, and termination conditions. Both parties sign. This protects you and the maid.
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Red Flags During Verification
- 🚩 Reluctance to share Aadhaar or any ID documents
- 🚩 Aadhaar photo doesn't match the person
- 🚩 Cannot provide any previous employer references
- 🚩 Inconsistent information about address or work history
- 🚩 Demands advance salary before starting work
- 🚩 Refuses a trial period
- 🚩 Previous employers give vague or evasive answers
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