Legal tips for property registration

The day of property registration is a day of extreme excitement in the life of a soon-to-be homeowner. However, this is also the day when the buyer must be at their cautious best to ensure the process goes smoothly without any last-minute ugly surprises. To prepare such a buyer for D-day, we share 5 tips that would ensure a hassle-free property registry without any anxiety or stress.

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Make a document check-list

There are just too many documents one must carry for the registration to go smoothly. Then, one must also be ready with at least two sets of duplicate copies of these documents. If one is not diligent and careful, arranging the documents could prove to be mindboggling, leaving room for missing something or the other. This makes it pertinent to first, make a checklist of documents, and then arrange those in the same order.

Prepare your witnesses

The law mandates that the buyer and seller bring one witness along on the day of the final registry. These witnesses must be people who know you and must be willing to testify this. Their presence at the SRO on time is crucial for the registry to go hassle-free. They must also carry their respective identity proofs and address proofs along with duplicate copies. One must clearly state all these requirements to them to avoid last-minute surprises. Also, they will be spending as much time at the SRO as you. This means they too might have to miss work due to this engagement. Make sure all these points are explained to the witnesses.

Reach the sub-registrar’s office before time

Time management is key to ascertaining your property registration goes smoothly. Factor in delays caused by traffic and public transport to decide the time when you must leave for the sub-registrar’s office. If you are not able to make it to the office on time, you will have to book a fresh slot for yourself for another day. This can make the whole process highly unpleasant for each party concerned.

Take leave from work

Property registration takes time. So even if the SRO has given you a morning slot and you expect the work to be done by, say 2 PM, it would be better to not keep yourself occupied with other engagements on this day. It can take a lot longer for the work to be done than you expect.

Keep your stationery

Here is a list of stationery you might need on the day of the property registry. Make sure you have those handy:

File organiser
Plain paper
Pen
Pencil
Eraser
Stapler
Adhesive
Marker
Notebook
Paper clips
Calculator
Scissors
Sharpener
Envelop
Rubber band
Tape

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Sunita Mishra

An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sunita holds an MA degree in Sanskrit, with a specialisation in Indian Philosophy, from Delhi University. Outside of her work schedule, she likes to unwind by practising Yoga, and pursues her passion for travel.
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