Jammu and Kashmir

Overview

The Revenue Department of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir keeps land records such as Jamabandi and Girdawari. Citizens can apply for Fard extracts through its Revenue Plus online service.

Authority: Revenue Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Registration, Sub-Registrar offices)
Records: Revenue Department J&K - ROR/Jamabandi status and Revenue Plus (Online Fard Applications)

Registration process

1. Check the Jamabandi and ROR status on the J&K Revenue Department site.
2. Apply for a Fard extract through Revenue Plus (Online Fard Applications).
3. Check the seller's name and the Girdawari entries in the extract.
4. Search the project on JK RERA if you buy in a registered project.
5. Execute and register the sale deed at the Sub-Registrar office.
6. Apply for mutation at the Patwari and Tehsil so the record shows your name.

Stamp duty and fees

Fees and stamp duty vary by deed and office; check the current rates with the Sub-Registrar before you pay. Rules, fees and timelines change. Verify current requirements with your sub-registrar or a qualified property lawyer.

Common risks

• Seller's name may not match the Jamabandi or Girdawari record.
• Agricultural land may need permission before non-farm use or construction.
• An unmutated sale leaves the record in the old owner's name.
• Properties in unregistered projects have no RERA protection.

Records and searches

• Fard (Jamabandi extract)
• JK RERA Project Search

Registration, duty and loans

• Home Loan Legal Check
• Land Records
• Registration Process
• Stamp Duty

Cities

• Jammu
• Srinagar