Before you buy, verify! Here's how to ensure the property you're eyeing is legally clean and rightfully owned.

Online Verification (Fast & Easy)

Most states now offer digitized land records. Here's how to check:

1. Visit your state’s official land records portal (e.g., Dharani for Telangana, Bhulekh for UP, etc.)

2. Enter property details: Survey number, owner’s name, or document number

3. View ownership, encumbrances, and land classification

4. Download or print the record for your reference

You can also check via the National Land Records Portal for links to state-specific sites.

Offline Verification (Still Important!)

1. Visit the Sub-Registrar’s Office where the property is registered

2. Request:

   • Title Deed copy

   • Encumbrance Certificate (EC)

   • Mutation Records

   • Tax Receipts

3. Cross-check with local authorities or municipal records

Red Flags to Watch For:

• Mismatched owner names

• Unregistered past transactions

• Pending loans or legal disputes

• Missing tax or mutation records