Andhra Pradesh Property Registration

Under section 17 of the Indian Registration Act 1908, AP stamps and registration deed details of every immovable property sold should be registered in the Registrar’s office within six months of deed execution.  IGRS AP deed details help in preserving the ownership title and also act as proof if the property documents are lost.

When a property is being registered and you get IGRS AP deed details, in addition to stamp duty and registration charges, transfer duty is also levied, according to the Andhra Pradesh Gram Panchayats Act, 1964 and the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965. The buyer and the seller must go to the SRO office where the property is located and proceed with the AP stamps and registration process. Also, present should be two witnesses for the AP stamps and registration of deed details.

The stamps and registration AP department takes up AP registration of 5,000 to 6,000 properties on a daily basis. Annually, nearly 17 lakh to 18 lakh AP registration properties and AP land registration is done.

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e-Stamping services launches in Andhra Pradesh

The Stamps and Registration department of Andhra Pradesh launched the e-stamping services that will simplify stamp duty and registration process in the state. The service is offered by Stock Holding Corporation of India  The service is available in 1,400 centres now and the state government plans to extend the project to a 1,000 more centres.

Purpose of Property Registration

  • It serves for proper recording of documents which provide more authenticity
  • To ensure prevention of fraud, conservation of evidence, transfer of title to the owner
  • By registering property, the document will maintain an up to date public record

Documents

  • Passport-size photo of both seller and buyer
  • Photo identification (Voter Identity Card, passport, Aadhaar card)
  • Certified copy of the original old sale deed
  • Copy of the latest property register card (From the City Survey Department)
  • Copy of Municipal Tax bill

Online Registration Procedure

Step 1: Please visit the official website http://registration.ap.gov.in/ of Andhra Pradesh Government.

Step 2: Click on “Prepare Your Own Document” which is on the home page of the portal.

Step 3: Enter the Aadhaar number of the seller to fetch the details of the seller based on the number provided.

Step 4: Click on the button “Save and Continue” to proceed further.

Step 5: Now enter the Aadhaar Number of the buyer to fetch the details of the buyer based on the number provided.

Step 6: Select “Continue” to proceed further with the steps.

Step 7: User has to select the presenter and the person who is preparing the document.

Step 8: Enter total consideration value and details of Local body type, Registration District and Sub Register Office location.

Step 9: Provide details by clicking on “Add Schedule of the Property to be Registered“.

Step 11: Select the mode of payment and click on ” Save Payment Details” option.

Step 12: Enter the details of Sub Register Office for property registration.

Calculation of Market Value and Registration Charges

Step 13: Market value and registration charged will be calculated based on the above details provided.

Step 14: The applicant needs to select the ” Mode of Payment” to make payment online.

Step 15: Add enclosure details and then click on “Save and Continue” option.

Witness Details

Step 16: Enter the Aadhaar number of two witnesses, and the details will be fetched based on the Aadhaar number provided.

Step 17: Finally click on the ” Submit” button to submit the application.

Generate Slot Booking Slip

Step 18: Slot booking slip will be created after entering the details.

Step 19: The document of sale deed with an application number and barcode displayed can be printed.

 Step 20: Submit the printed document to the Sub Registrar Office on the date and time of the booked slot for biometrics and e-KYC.

FAQs

Where can property registration be done in Andhra Pradesh?

Property registration can be done at the Sub-Registrar’s Office in the jurisdiction where the property is located. The list of Sub-Registrar Offices can be found on the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Registration and Stamps Department.

How is the registration fee calculated?

The registration fee in Andhra Pradesh is typically a percentage of the property’s market value or sale value, whichever is higher. It includes:

  • Stamp duty (usually around 5-7% of the property value).
  • Registration fee (typically around 1% of the property value).
  • Additional charges such as user charges or handling fees.

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