Steps for hassle free registration of a property

Property registration is the final agreement between the buyer and seller. In India, registration of a sold property is mandatory by law. The government and the law will not cover any legal issues or otherwise faced by the owner if the property is not registered in his name. The law will not recognize unregistered owners to a property even if they have paid in full. This is specified by law to protect the land owners. A person acquires rights to the property only after the sale deed is registered.

The registration process of a property happens at the respective Sub Registrar office of the locality in which the property in question is located, be it rural or urban area. The following are the procedures associated with the land / property registration in India.

Title Verification:

Though not a mandatory process, it is highly advisable that any prospect owner gets the title of the property duly verified by a person practicing law. The buyer has the right to demand for the photocopy of the documents related to the property for verifying the title by a lawyer or a civil consultant.

In most cases, if opting for a home loan, the bank or the financial institution will check the title and only then issue the loan. If the title is not clear of issues, the loan will not be issued. However, it is the responsibility of the buyer to authenticate his purchase even before making the payment.

Sale Deed:

The sale deed has to mention all the specifics related to the property. If the land has any construction on it, the exact specifics have to be mentioned at length. The preparation and attestation of the Sale Deed is done on proper stamp paper by an authorized attorney. The buyer will have to bear the stamp duty and the amount varies based on the locality.

At the Sub Registrar:

Locate the associated sub registrar office with the help of the seller, developer or the person preparing the sale deed. Get a prior appointment from the authorities and stick to it. These days, the computerization means you are given a token number for your appointment. Do not miss it at all costs!

Document Submission:

A thorough verification of the documents is done by the sub registrar and the registration process is followed to the T as per the Registration Act of 1908. Post registration the documents can be collected in person by the owner after signing a dispatch register at the desk. If the owner is not present, a letter of authority (also attested) can be given to a related person.

Title Mutation:

Once the registration is completed, the title of the property becomes the property of the owner. The owner can then get the title of the property transferred (or in this case termed as mutated) in his name at the local Municipal authority.

Without the legal registration of the property you will not be entitled as the owner so register as soon as the payment is made.

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