Property Registration

Overview

Registration is the presentation of a deed or document, in person, at the Sub-Registrar's office by the parties to it. Documents that must be registered under the law are generally called 'instruments'.

Registration makes documents relating to immovable property public. It gives the document sanctity and, to an extent, proves the genuineness of the parties, since they appear personally before the Registrar. Once stamp duty has been paid, the Sub-Registrar registers the instrument after verifying the other details.

Several forms and formalities must be completed before a document can be presented. We take you through all of them and guide you throughout.

When you need it

• Sale, gift, relinquishment, partition or conveyance deeds
• Leases of more than one year
• Wills (optional but recommended) and Powers of Attorney

• The stamped document (e-stamp or Collector-stamped)
• Original ID proof of all parties and witnesses
• Photographs of the parties
• PAN, where required
• Index / data-entry form of the Sub-Registrar

This is an indicative list. Exact requirements depend on the property, the authority and your situation, and we confirm the full list after reviewing your papers.

How it works

1. 1

   Prepare

   The deed is finalised and stamp duty is paid.

2. 2

   Book and fill forms

   An appointment is booked and the index / data-entry form is filled.

3. 3

   Present

   The parties and witnesses appear, and photographs and biometrics are taken.

4. 4

   Collect

   The registered document is collected on the specified date.

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