Karnataka

Overview

Karnataka registers documents through the Kaveri system. Rural records are on Bhoomi, while urban properties in Bengaluru depend on khata records maintained by the civic body, making khata status a key check.

Authority: Department of Stamps & Registration, Karnataka
Records: Bhoomi (RTC) and Kaveri (registration)

Registration process

1. Verify the RTC or khata and the sale-deed chain
2. Check conversion and layout approvals
3. Obtain an encumbrance certificate
4. Pay stamp duty and registration fees
5. Register the deed at the sub-registrar office
6. Apply for khata transfer or update

Stamp duty and fees

Duty is linked to guidance value or sale price. Rules, fees and timelines change. Verify current requirements with your sub-registrar or a qualified property lawyer.

Common risks

• A-khata versus B-khata status
• Unconverted agricultural land
• Revenue sites without approvals
• Mismatch between RTC and sale deed

Records and searches

• Akarband
• e-Khata
• Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
• Mutation Extract
• Revenue Court Cases
• RTC (Pahani)
• Survey Sketch
• Village Map

Registration, duty and loans

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

Cities

• Bengaluru
• Mysuru