Sale Deed Registration

What is a Sale Deed?

A Sale Deed (also called a Conveyance Deed) is the most important legal document in a property purchase transaction. It is executed between the seller (vendor) and the buyer (vendee) and evidences the sale and transfer of ownership of an immovable property from one person to another.

The Sale Deed is the document that gives the buyer complete legal title to the property. Without registration of the Sale Deed, the buyer does not get legal ownership of the property, regardless of the payment made.

⚠️ Under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, registration of a Sale Deed for immovable property is compulsory where the value of the property is ₹100 or more. An unregistered Sale Deed has no legal validity.

Why is Sale Deed Registration Important?

Establishes legal ownership of the property in your name
Provides legal protection against future disputes or claims
Required for obtaining home loans from banks and financial institutions
Necessary for getting utility connections (electricity, water, etc.)
Required to sell, mortgage or transfer the property in the future
Creates a permanent public record of ownership

Key Contents of a Sale Deed

A properly drafted Sale Deed typically includes the following information:

Names and details of the seller and buyer (Vendor and Vendee)
Description of property — complete survey number, plot number, boundaries, area, location
Sale consideration — total agreed sale price
Payment details — token amount, balance payment, mode of payment
Title history — how the seller acquired the property (chain of title)
Encumbrance declaration — property is free from all mortgages, charges, liens
Possession clause — date of handing over physical possession
Indemnity clause — seller's warranty against title defects
Witness signatures — two witnesses required at time of registration

Documents Required for Sale Deed Registration

Document	Who Provides
Original previous title deed / chain of title documents	Seller
7/12 Extract (for agricultural land) or Property Card	Seller
Index II of previous registration	Seller
Encumbrance Certificate (EC)	Both
Approved building plan (for constructed properties)	Seller
NA Order / Non-Agricultural permission (if applicable)	Seller
Aadhaar Card & PAN Card	Both
Passport-size photographs	Both
TDS Certificate (Form 16B) if property value >₹50 lakhs	Buyer

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, the following charges apply:

Stamp Duty: 5% of market value / agreement value (whichever is higher) for male buyers. 4% for female buyers in urban areas.
Local Body Tax (LBT/Metro Cess): 1% additional in municipal corporation areas
Registration Fee: 1% of market value (subject to maximum ₹30,000)

💡 Important: Stamp duty must be paid before or at the time of execution of the Sale Deed. Our team will calculate the exact stamp duty applicable for your property and assist with online payment.

Our Sale Deed Registration Process