Documents Required for Property Registration in Kerala

1. Sale Deed/Deed of Conveyance: This is the legal document that transfers ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. It should be registered with the Sub-Registrar’s office within four months of the date of execution.
2. Power of Attorney: If the property is being purchased or transferred through a Power of Attorney, the original document should be registered with the Sub-Registrar’s office.
3. Encumbrance Certificate: This certificate is issued by the Sub-Registrar’s office and shows whether the property has any outstanding debts or liens. It should be obtained by the buyer before the registration of the property.
4. Property Tax Receipt: This document shows that the property taxes have been paid up to date. It should be obtained from the local Municipal Corporation or Panchayat office.
5. NOC from the Kerala Pollution Control Board: If the property is located in a designated ecologically sensitive area, an NOC from the Kerala Pollution Control Board is required.
6. Building Plan Approval and Completion Certificate: If the property is a new construction, a Building Plan Approval and Completion Certificate should be obtained from the local Municipal Corporation or Panchayat office.
7. PAN Card and ID Proof: Both the buyer and the seller should provide copies of their PAN Card and ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card or Passport, at the time of registration.
8. Payment of registration fees and stamp duty: The registration fee and stamp duty should be paid to the Sub-Registrar’s office at the time of registration. The fees are based on the value of the property and are calculated as a percentage of the sale price.

All these documents should be submitted to the Sub-Registrar’s office along with the application form for land registration in Kerala. The office will verify the documents and register the property in the name of the new owner. After registration, the Sub-Registrar will issue a registration certificate, which serves as proof of ownership of the property.