Where is the registration office located?

The registration office, also known as the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO), is the government authority designated to handle the registration of property transactions, deeds, agreements, and other legal documents under the Indian Registration Act, 1908. The appropriate office is determined by the geographical jurisdiction of the property being transacted.

1. Jurisdiction Depends on Location of the Property

• The property must be registered at the Sub-Registrar Office that has jurisdiction over the area where the property is located.
  
• Jurisdiction is defined based on:
  
  • Village, town, or municipal ward
    
  • Survey number, plot number, or locality name
    
• Each district may have multiple sub-registrar offices, each covering a specific set of localities or survey zones.
  

2. How to Identify the Correct Sub-Registrar Office

• Visit the official website of the State’s Registration Department or Inspector General of Registration (IGR).
  
• Use features such as:
  
  • “Know Your SRO” tools
    
  • Jurisdiction locator by pin code or survey number
    
  • Interactive maps or online services
    
• Some popular portals include:
  
  • (Maharashtra)
    
  • (Karnataka)
    
  • (Tamil Nadu)
    
  • (Andhra Pradesh)
    

3. Documents and Verification at the SRO

• At the Sub-Registrar Office, parties must appear in person with:
  
  • Original sale deed and supporting documents
    
  • Identity and address proofs
    
  • Passport-size photos and witness details
    
  • Stamp duty and registration payment proofs
    
• Biometric verification and photographs are taken on the spot before document registration.
  

4. Appointment and Timings

• Many states require online slot booking for registration to avoid delays and crowding.
  
• Offices typically operate during government working hours, often 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Saturday (excluding public holidays).
  
• Some high-density urban areas offer e-registration counters or franchisee facilitation centers.
   

5. Digital Registration and e-Office Integration

• In states with advanced digital infrastructure, partial processes like:
  
  • Draft deed preparation
    
  • Stamp duty payment
    
  • Document uploading
    
• Can be done online, with only the final signature and verification requiring physical presence at the office.