Registration Charges
Fee paid to the sub-registrar office for officially recording the property transaction in government records.
Registration Charges are fees paid to register your property document with the Sub-Registrar's office. This is separate from stamp duty.
Purpose of Registration
- Creates a public record of ownership
- Provides legal proof of ownership
- Protects against fraudulent claims
- Required for property to be legally transferred
How much
- 1% of property value in most states
- Usually capped at a maximum amount (e.g., ₹30,000 in some states)
Registration Process: 1. Pay stamp duty 2. Execute the sale deed on stamp paper 3. Visit Sub-Registrar office with buyer, seller, and witnesses 4. Pay registration charges 5. Document is registered and returned within 15-30 days
Documents required
- Original sale deed
- ID proofs of buyer and seller
- Property documents (previous sale deed, tax receipts)
- NOC from society/bank (if applicable)
- PAN card copies
- Passport photos
Time limit: Documents must be presented for registration within 4 months of execution. Delay attracts penalties.
Examples
For a ₹80 lakh property, registration charges would be approximately ₹80,000 (1%)
In Maharashtra, registration is capped at ₹30,000 regardless of property value