How Property Title Verification Works

Whether the seller holds clear, marketable and transferable title to the property.

Transfer of Property Act 1882; Registration Act 1908; State land revenue laws; RERA where applicable.

Sub-Registrar's office, revenue authorities and civil courts of the property's location.

Trace title for 30 years, examine parent documents, encumbrance certificate, mutation and revenue records.

Sale deeds, mother deed, EC, khata/mutation, tax receipts, approved plan, RERA registration.

Sub-Registrar, revenue/municipal authority, RERA authority.

Public notice, verification of encumbrances and litigation, legal opinion on title.

Clear title opinion, conditional opinion with rectifications, or advice against proceeding.