You can draft your Sale Deed and pay stamp duty online through the Kaveri Online Services portal, but the buyer, seller, and witnesses must appear in person at the Sub-Registrar’s Office for biometric verification and final registration.

If your documents are complete, registration takes about 30–60 minutes at the SRO. However, obtaining the registered document copy online may take 2–3 working days.

An unregistered Sale Deed is legally invalid. You won’t be considered the property owner, and you cannot sell, mortgage, or transfer it legally in the future.

If you’ve taken a home loan, the bank keeps the original Sale Deed as security. If not, the buyer retains it permanently as proof of ownership.

Yes. Visit Kaveri Online Services, log in, and download the digitally signed Sale Deed under “Document Registration” → “View Document.”

No. Stamp duty varies based on property value and ownership type. Women buyers receive a 1% concession on stamp duty.

Yes. You can execute a Rectification Deed to correct errors like spelling mistakes, boundary details, or minor information, and register it at the same SRO.

A Sale Agreement records the intention to sell, while a Sale Deed legally transfers ownership. Only a registered Sale Deed grants legal title to the buyer.

Technically yes, but not recommended. Legal experts help identify encumbrances, missing clauses, or title issues that may lead to disputes.

You’ll pay 5–6% stamp duty plus a 1% registration fee based on the property value, along with scanning and service fees.

Use the SRO locator on the Kaveri portal by entering your property address or survey number.

Yes. Both buyer and seller must present valid Aadhaar and PAN cards for KYC verification.

A Sale Deed can be cancelled only through a registered Cancellation Deed signed by both parties or through a court order in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.

A certified copy is an official duplicate issued by the SRO. It is useful if the original is lost or held by a bank.

No. SROs in Karnataka operate on weekdays (Monday–Friday). Some offices allow Saturday half-day registration—confirm on the Kaveri portal.

Yes, ideally within four months of execution. Delays may attract penalties and cause legal complications.

Yes. NRIs can register properties through a POA holder, but the POA must be notarized and adjudicated in India before use.

Use the Kaveri portal’s “Document Verification” feature or visit the SRO with the document number. Vault also offers expert document verification.

You can issue a legal notice or file a civil suit for specific performance to compel the seller to complete registration.