Property Registration in Kerala for NRIs 2026 | Complete Registration Guide

Property registration is a mandatory legal requirement in Kerala that transfers ownership officially. NRIs must understand the registration process, documents, fees, and how to register remotely through a Power of Attorney.

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Property Registration Process in Kerala

Prepare Sale Deed with qualified lawyer
Pay stamp duty (online or at treasury)
Book appointment at Sub-Registrar office (online via Kerala Registration portal)
Appear before Sub-Registrar (or through POA holder)
Biometric verification of buyer and seller
Document verification by Sub-Registrar
Registration completed and document returned
Apply for mutation in revenue records

Documents Required for Property Registration

✓ Original Sale Deed (prepared by lawyer)
✓ Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
✓ Previous title deeds
✓ Patta/Thandaper (revenue record)
✓ Building permit and plan (for buildings)
✓ Passport and OCI/PIO card (for NRIs)
✓ PAN Card of buyer and seller
✓ Aadhaar Card
✓ Passport-size photographs
✓ Power of Attorney (if registering remotely)

Registration Fees in Kerala

Fee Type	Rate
Stamp Duty	6% of property value
Registration Fee	2% of property value
Total	~8% of property value

Stamp duty and registration fees are subject to change by Kerala government. Verify current rates before registration.

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FAQs - Property Registration in Kerala

Can NRIs register property in Kerala without being present?

Yes, NRIs can register property in Kerala through a Power of Attorney (POA) holder. The POA must be properly executed abroad, apostilled, and registered in India. The POA holder appears before the Sub-Registrar on behalf of the NRI. Engage qualified lawyers to prepare and register the POA correctly.

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Last Updated: March 2026 | Verify all information independently before making decisions.