Sub-Registrar Office in Property Registration: Role, Process & Legal Importance

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The Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) is the government authority responsible for legally registering property transactions under the Registration Act, 1908. It ensures ownership rights are recorded, protects buyers from fraud, and collects stamp duty and registration fees.

Why It’s Mandatory Any property sale, transfer, or lease above ₹100 must be registered at the SRO to be legally valid. Without registration, ownership claims are not recognized by law.

Functions of the SRO
Registers sale deeds, gift deeds, lease agreements, and mortgages
Verifies ownership documents and parties involved
Issues Encumbrance Certificates (EC) and certified copies
Collects stamp duty and registration charges
Maintains public records of property transactions

Step-by-Step Registration Process
Draft the sale deed and get it printed on stamp paper
Pay applicable stamp duty and registration fees
Book an appointment at the jurisdictional SRO
Visit the SRO with buyer, seller, witnesses, and original documents
SRO verifies identity, documents, and witnesses the signing
Biometric and photo verification is done
Registered deed is scanned, recorded, and a certified copy is issued

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