Transfer of an immovable property starts with scrutiny of title deeds. It is the preliminary step needed in every transfer to ascertain the clear title and possession of the transferor. Next to ascertaining clear marketable title and possession is the registration process.

Process of Registration:

The formalities of registration are similar in Chennai and the rest of Tamilnadu. Entire Tamil Nadu including Chennai is divided into various registration districts. Each Registration District is divided into Sub-Registrations. Place in which the property situate decides the concern jurisdictional registration office. Executants of the Documents, Advocates and Licensed Document Writers are the only eligible persons to draft deeds

Requirements:

The following are required to register a document:

• Executed Document

  
  




• Copy of the document in the registration copy form (if the Registration of office fully computerized it is not required)

  
  




• Patta Transfer application with court fee stamp of Rs. 5/-

  
  




• The details of PAN / GIR number of the seller in case of the property stated in the document exceed Rs. 5 Lakhs or Form 60 Statements in case PAN/GIR Number not provided in the document.

  
  




• Property Registration fees

  
  




• Sub-Division fees

  
  




• NOC is required from local bodies concerned if the document relates to first conveyance of house site in an unapproved layout.

  
  




• NOC is required from concerned authorities, if the documents relating to the properties belonging to Government, local bodies or religious institutions.

  
  




• Two Photographs of Executants

  
  




• Original and copy of the identity proof and address proof for verification.