Documents Required to Buy Property in Karnataka

Quick Answer

When buying property in Karnataka, you need to check the sale deed, RTC (for agricultural land), Encumbrance Certificate, Khata certificate, tax-paid receipts and approved building plan. You will also need identity proof for registration.

Documents to Verify from the Seller

• Original title deed / sale deed — proof of how the seller acquired the property
• RTC / Pahani (for agricultural/rural land)
• Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for last 15–30 years
• Khata certificate and extract (for urban/peri-urban property)
• Property tax receipts (last 3 years at minimum)
• No Objection Certificates (if applicable — bank loans, layout approvals)
• Approved layout / building plan (for constructed property)

Documents You Need (as Buyer)

• Aadhar card
• PAN card
• Passport-size photographs

At Registration

At the sub-registrar office, both buyer and seller must be present with original documents, two witnesses with ID proof, and the stamp duty payment receipt.