Property Registration Process in India
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Step-by-step Process
Prepare Sale Deed
Engage a registered lawyer to draft the Sale Deed. It must include: full names and addresses of buyer/seller, complete property description (survey no., boundaries, area), agreed consideration amount, payment terms, warranties, and indemnity clause. Deed must be on stamp paper of appropriate value.
Pay Stamp Duty
Pay stamp duty before or on the date of registration via state treasury portal. Keep payment challan. If using physical stamp paper, purchase from authorized stamp vendor. E-stamping is available in most states and is preferred to avoid forgery.
Book Appointment at Sub-Registrar Office
Book appointment online through state registration portal or visit in person. Carry: Original + 2 copies of Sale Deed, All title documents (originals), Stamp duty challan, ID proofs of buyer, seller, and 2 witnesses, Photographs (passport size), PAN cards.
Appear Before Sub-Registrar
Buyer, seller, and 2 witnesses must be physically present. Biometric verification (fingerprint/photo) of all parties. Sub-Registrar verifies documents and identity. If PAN missing for transactions above ₹10 lakh, submit Form 60. Registration fee (1%) collected here.
Collect Registered Sale Deed
After verification, deed is scanned, stamped and registered. You receive Document Registration Number immediately. Original deed returned in 1–3 days (or same day in some states). Keep the original registered sale deed safely — it is your primary ownership proof.
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Common Questions
Can registration be done through Power of Attorney?
Yes, if seller is unable to be present, a registered Power of Attorney (POA) holder can sign on their behalf. However, the Supreme Court in Suraj Lamp case (2011) ruled that sale through GPA/SA/Will is not a valid transfer of title. Actual registered sale deed is mandatory.
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