The 4 Stages of Property Registration in Karnataka
Under the Registration Act 1908, property transfers must be registered at the jurisdictional Sub-Registrar Office. Karnataka's Kaveri 2.0 portal has transformed this into a hybrid digital-physical process.

Why Pre-Registration Document Verification is Crucial
The Sub-Registrar Office merely registers the execution of a deed; registrars do NOT certify clean title or guarantee absence of fraud. The burden of due diligence rests entirely on the buyer.

Mandatory Documents for SRO Execution
Ensure you have certified copies of these 4 verified records before arriving at the Sub-Registrar Office.
Draft Sale Deed (Kraya Patra)
The registered agreement executed on appropriate stamp paper conveying ownership.
Encumbrance Certificate (Form 15)
Kaveri 2.0 official search certificate proving freedom from registered mortgages.
Khata Certificate & Extract
Municipal tax assessment record issued by BBMP or local urban municipal council.
RTC / Pahani (Form 16)
Mandatory revenue record for agricultural or recently converted land parcels.

