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Complete step-by-step guide to registering property in India - from title verification to receiving registered sale deed.
Verify seller's ownership and property title. Obtain encumbrance certificate for last 30 years. Check for any pending loans, litigation, or disputes on the property. Get title search report from a property lawyer.
Timeline: 2-7 daysPrepare sale deed agreement on stamp paper. Include property description, sale consideration, payment terms, possession date, and indemnity clauses. Get drafted by a property lawyer for legal compliance.
Timeline: 3-5 daysCalculate stamp duty based on property value or circle rate (whichever is higher). Purchase e-stamp certificate online (SHCIL portal) or from authorized vendors. Keep payment receipts.
Timeline: 1 dayVisit state registration portal to book appointment slot. Most states now offer online appointment booking. Choose date and time convenient for both buyer and seller.
Timeline: 1-2 days waitBoth parties sign the sale deed on stamp paper in presence of two witnesses. Witnesses must provide ID proof and photographs. Ensure all signatures are properly placed.
Timeline: Day of appointmentVisit Sub-Registrar office on appointed date with all original documents. Pay registration fees. Provide biometrics (fingerprints/photos). Sub-Registrar verifies all documents and parties.
Timeline: 2-4 hoursAfter verification, Sub-Registrar issues acknowledgment receipt with registration number. Obtain Index II (record of transaction). This serves as temporary proof of registration.
Timeline: Same dayOriginal registered sale deed is returned after 7-15 days (or can be collected online in some states). Keep original document in safe custody - it is the primary proof of ownership.
Timeline: 7-15 days after registrationApply for mutation (recording ownership change) in municipal records. Update property tax records in buyer's name. Register for online access to property records if available.
Timeline: 15-30 daysMany states now offer online facilities for property registration. The following can be done online: