Description of the property

🏠 Property Registry Process (India)
1️⃣ Property Title Verification

Before registry, check:

Clear ownership (Title Deed)

Chain of documents (last 15–30 years)

No loan / legal dispute

Approved layout & building plan
👉 Very important to avoid fraud

2️⃣ Sale Agreement (Agreement to Sell)

Buyer & seller sign an agreement

Contains:

Property details

Sale price

Payment schedule

Possession date

Usually 5–10% token amount paid

3️⃣ Stamp Duty & Registration Charges

Stamp duty varies by state.

Example (Haryana – approx):

Stamp Duty: 5–7%

Registration Fee: 1% (max limit applies)

Payment done via:

E-stamp / GRAS portal

Challan or online payment

4️⃣ Drafting of Sale Deed

Sale Deed includes:

Buyer & seller details

Property description

Final consideration value

Rights & obligations
👉 Drafted by lawyer / deed writer

5️⃣ Appointment at Sub-Registrar Office

Book slot online (state portal)

Buyer, seller & 2 witnesses must be present

Carry original documents

6️⃣ Documents Required

✔ Sale Deed
✔ Agreement to Sell
✔ Stamp duty & fee receipt
✔ ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN)
✔ Passport size photos
✔ Property documents
✔ NOC (if applicable)
✔ Bank NOC (if loan closed)

7️⃣ Biometric & Signature

Thumb impression

Photograph

Digital signature
Done at Sub-Registrar office

8️⃣ Property Registration Completion

Registrar verifies documents

Sale Deed is registered

Registration number issued

9️⃣ Receive Registered Sale Deed

Soft copy same day / next day

Hard copy within few days

🔟 Mutation (Very Important)

Apply at Municipal Corporation / Tehsil

Property transferred in buyer’s name

Required for tax & future resale

⏱ Time Required

Registry: 1 day

Mutation: 15–30 days

⚠ Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping title verification
❌ Paying full amount before registry
❌ Not doing mutation
❌ Buying unapproved property