Property Registration in Karnataka — Complete Process Guide
Quick Answer: Property registration in Karnataka takes 1 day once you have an appointment. Book online at KAVERI 2.0, pay stamp duty + 1% registration fee, attend Sub-Registrar office with buyer + seller + 2 witnesses + documents.
Property registration legally transfers ownership from seller to buyer. The registered sale deed is the ultimate proof of ownership. Registration must happen within 4 months of execution of the sale deed (or agreement to sell). Both buyer and seller must be physically present at the Sub-Registrar office.
Pre-registration: Verify EC, Khata, tax receipts. Get sale deed drafted by advocate.
Stamp Duty: Purchase e-Stamp from shcilstamps.com for the correct value.
Appointment: Book slot at kaveri2.karnataka.gov.in (available 3–7 days in advance)
Registration Day: Arrive with original documents, IDs, photos, witnesses
Biometric: Thumb impressions + photo of buyer, seller, witnesses taken