Renu Suresh

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Published on: Jun 24, 2026

Kerala Property Registration

The land registration process in India is governed by ‘Section 17’ of the Registration Act, 1908. All transactions that relate to the sale of immovable property should be registered to ensure the transfer of clean title to the owner. The Registration Department of Kerala manages the registration or transfer of property in Kerala. In this article, we look at the online procedure for Kerala Property Registration with stamp duty charges.

Section 17 Indian Registration Act

Section 17 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908 says that all transactions that involve a sale of immovable property, the gift of immovable property and lease for a period exceeding 12 months of immovable property for a value Rs. 100 and above should be registered.

Purpose of Property Registration (Deed registration)

Registration of an immovable property provides the following benefits:

By registering property, the document of the transfer becomes a permanent public record
Any person can inspect a public record, and a certified copy of the document can be obtained
Registering a property is conveying information to the public that the owner has transferred the immovable property to the buyer

Documents Required for Property Registration in Kerala

For registering property, the following documents must be submitted to the Registrar.

Proof of ownership
Certified copy of original old sale deed, assessment of MC or mutation
Identify proof (Ration Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card or PAN Card)
NOC
ID proof of two witness
Map plan and description of immovable property
Digital photograph of property (Building or Plot)

Stamp Duty for Property Registration

Stamp duty is a legal tax payable as a proof for any sale or purchase of immovable property. Rates of stamp duty of various transactions in Kerala are here:

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Online Property registration

The step by step guidelines for registering property in Kerala is given below: Step 1: Visit the home page of the Registration Department of Kerala. Step 2: For online property registration in Kerala, The applicant has to login into the web portal.

User Registration

Step 3: Click on “Online Application” link. Image-1-Kerala-Property-Registration

Image 1 Kerala Property Registration Step 4: Select Online Document Details Entry user Registration from the menu. Image-2-Kerala-Property-Registration

Image 2 Kerala Property Registration Step 5: The page will redirect to the next page. The applicant needs to enter all the details. Image-3-Kerala-Property-Registration

Image 3 Kerala Property Registration Step 6: After successful registration, the message “Success” will be displayed on the screen.

Login to the Portal

Step 7: Now, the applicant can log in into the portal by using the username and password. Image-4-Kerala-Property-Registration

Image 4 Kerala Property Registration Step 8: On login, the applicant will get the page for navigation. Apply for property registration Steps for applying for document registration are given below:

Selection of time slot (Token)
Presentation, documents and Claimant details
Application submission

Search for Available Token

Step 9: The applicant needs to search available token, it includes searching and selecting a convenient time slot for presenting the document in Sub Registrar office. Step 10: After filling mandatory fields, click on View Token. The list will give time slots from the day before and after the selected date. Step 11: Choose one available slot and click on it.

Make Transaction

Step 12: Now, the Transaction type selection window will appear. Step 13: In this window, choose the appropriate transaction type carefully. It can’t be modifying in later stages. Click on Submit button.

Enter Presentation Details

Step 14: Enter details regarding presenter and documents. Step 15: After successful submission of presentation details, the data entered can be continued by entering the previous document details, or the applicant can continue the entry at any time as the token will be listed out in My Token window. Step 16: Click on the View button and edit the presentation details. Step 17: Click on the Next button in the presenter detail. Enter details of previous document details.

Provide Claimant Details

Step 18: Provide claimant details (buyer’s details) here. The applicant can edit the claimant details by click on the edit button.

Fill Executants Details

Step 19: Enter Executants details (seller’s details). Edit the details if needed. Step 20: Power of Attorney details can be entered by clicking Power of Attorney.

Property Details Section

Step 21: The applicant has to enter the details of the property. If the property is having well or building, then tick yes on corresponding fields. Step 22: The applicant can edit the property details using the edit button.

Enter Building Details

Step 23: This section will be displayed if the applicant has entered yes in the field of Building in Property while providing property details.

Claimant-Property Link

Step 24: The claimant property link is applicable when several owners are more than one. In this section, the applicant needs to provide which property is attached to which owner. Note: Documents regarding claimant property need to be submitted in Sub Registrar at the time of presentation.

Witness Details

Step 25: Provide details two individuals who will be the witness at the time of registration of the document.

Stamp Paper Details

Step 26: Enter the stamp paper details. Step 27: The applicant can use an extra note to store extra details regarding the document.

Submit Application to Sub Registrar Office

Step 28: The applicant can choose another slot if the selected one is not convenient by clicking 'View Token'. Then click on Accept and Submit to SR for apply. Step 29: Now, the summary of the entered details will be shown. Go through the details and make the necessary changes to avoid problems at the time of Registration. Step 30: Click on 'Accept and Continue'. Step 31: A box mentioning the 'Mode of Payment' will appear. It shows the payment of fees and Stamp Duty to register the document. Click on the 'Go' button to continue. Step 32: Make an online payment. An Acknowledgement slip will appear. Acknowledgement slip will contain the following details:

Department Reference Number
Date of Presentation
Time of Presentation
Place of Presentation

Step 33: Click on Report to view the detailed report. Step 34: For Registration, submit printout of the Report along with related documents to the Sub Registrar Office in exact time and date which displayed in the Acknowledgement slip. After successful registration, the applicant will get the sale deed. After that, they need to mutate the property, i.e. get Pokkuvaravu. Know more about Pokkuvaravu or Mutation of Property in Kerala

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kerala Property Registration Process Online with Stamp Duty.

The purpose of property registration in Kerala is to provide a permanent public record of the transfer of immovable property from one owner to another. It conveys information to the public about the ownership transfer and allows anyone to inspect the record or obtain a certified copy of the document.

The documents required for property registration in Kerala include proof of ownership (old sale deed, assessment of MC or mutation), identity proof (Ration Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card or PAN Card), NOC, map plan and description of the property, digital photograph of the property, and identification proof of two witnesses.

Stamp duty is a legal tax payable as proof for any sale or purchase of immovable property in Kerala. The rates of stamp duty for various transactions in Kerala are mentioned in the article, and the specific amount to be paid will depend on the nature of the transaction and the value of the property.

The article provides step-by-step guidelines for online property registration in Kerala. It involves visiting the Registration Department's website, registering as a user, selecting a convenient time slot, entering details of the property, documents, and parties involved, making online payment of fees and stamp duty, and submitting the necessary documents at the Sub Registrar's office on the scheduled date and time.

The acknowledgement slip received after completing the online application for property registration in Kerala contains important details such as the Department Reference Number, date and time of presentation, and the place of presentation. This slip needs to be printed and submitted along with the necessary documents at the Sub Registrar's office for the final registration process.

After successful property registration in Kerala, the applicant will receive the sale deed, which is the official document proving the transfer of ownership. The next step is to mutate the property, also known as 'Pokkuvaravu,' which updates the land records to reflect the new ownership.

According to Section 17 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, it is mandatory to register all transactions involving the sale of immovable property, the gift of immovable property, and leases exceeding 12 months for a value of Rs. 100 or above in Kerala.

Yes, as per the Registration Act, any person can inspect a registered property document, which becomes a permanent public record after registration. A certified copy of the document can also be obtained from the Registration Department.

Two witnesses are required during property registration in Kerala. Their details, including identification proof, need to be provided during the online application process, and they must be present at the Sub Registrar's office on the scheduled date and time for the final registration.

Yes, the online application process for property registration in Kerala allows you to edit and make changes to the details entered, such as presenter details, claimant details, executant details, property details, and witness details, before submitting the final application to the Sub Registrar's office.