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Property Services (Land Records)

Land Records, Property Registration & Encumbrance Certificate

Official Website Contact state Revenue Department / Sub-Registrar office
Fees: Stamp duty: 4–8% of property value. Registration fee: 0.5–2%.
Processing: Same day to 7 days for registration. EC: 1–3 days.

What is Property Services (Land Records)?

Property registration and land records are managed by state governments. The DILRMP (Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme) provides online land record access. Property registration is done at Sub-Registrar offices with stamp duty payment.

Who Can Apply

  • Property buyers and sellers
  • Anyone needing encumbrance certificate
  • Landowners checking land records

Documents Required

  • Sale deed / title documents
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
  • Address proof
  • Property tax receipts
  • Survey number/plot details

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Check Land Records Online

Visit your state land record portal (Bhulekh UP, Bhoomi Karnataka, Mahabhulekh Maharashtra etc.).

2

Get Encumbrance Certificate

EC shows all transactions on a property. Get at Sub-Registrar office or online where available.

3

Check Circle Rate

Check circle rate/guideline value on state stamp duty portal to estimate registration fees.

4

Pay Stamp Duty

Pay stamp duty online via state e-GRAS system or SHCIL portal.

5

Register Property

Visit Sub-Registrar office with buyer, seller, and 2 witnesses with original documents.

Important Tips

  • Always check encumbrance certificate before buying property
  • Verify land records online before making payment
  • Insist on registered sale deed — unregistered agreements are not legally valid
  • Women buyers get 1–2% stamp duty concession in most states

Frequently Asked Questions

QIs property registration mandatory?

Yes, under Registration Act 1908, all immovable property transactions above ₹100 must be registered.

QWhat is mutation (Dakhil Kharij)?

Mutation updates land records after property transfer. Apply at Tehsildar/Patwari office with registered sale deed.

QWhat is circle rate?

Minimum government-set property value for stamp duty calculation. Stamp duty is on higher of circle rate or actual price.

Fees

Stamp duty: 4–8% of property value. Registration fee: 0.5–2%.

Helpline

Contact state Revenue Department / Sub-Registrar office

Processing: Same day to 7 days for registration. EC: 1–3 days.