Land Record Services in India —
Every Service Explained for All States
Ownership records, encumbrance certificates, mutation tracking, home loan documents, plot maps, historical records — where to get each one, and what it costs.
India’s Land Record System — Every Service, Every State, Explained
A comprehensive reference covering what each land record service provides, the state-specific terminology, how to access it online, and what it costs — for property buyers, loan applicants, and legal professionals.
Each Indian state has its own land record portal, terminology, and range of online services. Here is a detailed breakdown of what is available in each major state:
Portal: banglarbhumi.gov.in
Ownership record: Khatiyan (RoR) · Plot identifier: Dag Number · Account: Khata Number · Mutation: Namjari / Dakhil Kharij
What’s available online: Full Khatiyan view (LR, RS, CS records from 1928) · Dag-wise and Khata-wise search · Mutation status tracking · Plot map (Mouza map) · Certified copy application · Conversion details
Measurement units used: Decimal, Katha, Bigha, Acre (varies by district)
Special feature: West Bengal has one of the most comprehensive digitization of historical records — CS (pre-1940), RS (1940s–70s), and LR (current) records are all accessible on the same portal, making it invaluable for inheritance and title dispute research.
Portal: upbhulekh.gov.in · Map: upbhunaksha.gov.in
Ownership record: Khatauni (RoR) · Plot identifier: Khasra Number · Account: Khata/Khewat · Mutation: Dakhil Kharij
What’s available online: Khatauni view · Khasra register · Plot map via UP Bhunaksha · Mutation application and status · Certified copy (via e-District UP)
Measurement units: Bigha, Biswa, Hectare, Acre
Portal: bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in
Ownership record: 7/12 Utara (Satbara) · 8A (Khate Utara) · Plot identifier: Gat Number or Survey Number · Mutation: Ferfar
What’s available online: 7/12 view · 8A view · Ferfar (mutation) register · Property card for urban areas · Certified copy download (digitally signed, same-day in many districts)
Measurement units: Hectare, Are, Guntha, Acre
Special feature: Maharashtra allows same-day certified copy download in many districts via the AnyRoR portal — one of the most digitally advanced state systems in India.
Portal: bhoomi.karnataka.gov.in · EC/Registration: kaveri.karnataka.gov.in
Ownership record: RTC (Rights, Tenancy and Crops) / Pahani · Plot identifier: Survey Number / Hissa Number · Mutation: Mutation entry on Bhoomi
What’s available online: RTC view · Mutation register · Village map · Certified RTC copy · Encumbrance Certificate via Kaveri portal · DC Conversion certificate tracking
Measurement units: Acres, Guntas, Cents
Special feature: Karnataka’s Kaveri portal provides full Encumbrance Certificate (EC) online — one of the best EC access systems in India, covering all registered transactions going back decades.
Portal: eservices.tn.gov.in · Registration EC: tnreginet.gov.in
Ownership record: Patta (ownership) & Chitta (area / classification details) · Plot identifier: Survey Number and Sub-division Number · Account: Patta Number · Mutation: Patta Transfer
What’s available online: Patta/Chitta view · FMB (Field Measurement Book) · Encumbrance certificate via TNREGINET · Patta transfer application · A-Register (village land records)
Measurement units: Hectare, Acre, Ground, Cent
AP Portal: meebhoomi.ap.gov.in · Telangana Portal: dharani.telangana.gov.in
Ownership record: Pahani / Adangal (RoR 1-B) · Plot identifier: Survey Number · Mutation: WEBLAND (AP) / Dharani (Telangana)
What’s available online: Pahani/RoR view · Pattadar Passbook details · Mutation tracking · Registration via IGRS portal · EC via IGRS Andhra/Telangana
Special feature — Telangana: Dharani is one of India’s most integrated portals — property registration and ownership records are fully linked, with mutation happening automatically after registration in most cases. Pattadar Passbooks are Aadhaar-linked.
Punjab: jamabandi.punjab.gov.in · Haryana: jamabandi.nic.in · Rajasthan: apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in
Ownership record: Jamabandi / Fard · Plot identifier: Khasra Number / Rectangle Number · Account: Khewat / Khatauni · Mutation: Intkal (Punjab/Haryana), Dakhil Kharij (Rajasthan)
What’s available online: Jamabandi (Fard) view · Mutation register · Nakal (certified copy) · Khasra Girdawari (agricultural inspection report) · Shajra Nasb (genealogy of ownership) in Punjab
Measurement units: Marla, Kanal, Bigha, Biswa, Acre
The online record is excellent for verification and due diligence. But when you need to submit it to a bank, court, or Sub-Registrar, you need a certified copy with an official stamp or digital signature. Here is the complete process:
- Go to your state’s e-District portal (not the land record portal — look for “[State] e-District” or “[State] Service Plus” online)
- Register or log in with your mobile number. Registration is free and takes 2 minutes.
- Under “Revenue Services” or “Land Record Services”, select “Certified Copy of RoR / Khatiyan / Patta / 7-12” (as applicable to your state)
- Enter the property details — district, block/taluka, village/mouza, plot number or account number
- Pay the fee — typically ₹20–₹50 per record via net banking, UPI, or debit card
- In states with fully digitized systems (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana), the digitally signed certified copy downloads immediately
- In other states, you receive an application reference number and can collect or download the stamped copy within 3–7 working days
- This certified copy is valid for all official purposes — home loan applications, court submissions, property registration, KCC/agricultural loan applications
| Service | What You Need It For | Cost | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online View of Ownership Record | Personal verification, due diligence before purchase | Free | State land portal — no login needed |
| Certified Copy of RoR / Patta / 7-12 | Bank loan, court submission, property registration | ₹20–₹50 | State e-District portal or revenue office |
| Encumbrance Certificate (EC) | Verify mortgage status before purchase or loan | ₹25–₹100varies by state & period | Sub-Registrar / IGRS / Kaveri / TNREGINET portal |
| Mutation Application (Namjari / Dakhil Kharij) | Update owner name after purchase or inheritance | ₹50–₹200nominal government fee | State e-District portal or BL&LR / Tehsildar office |
| Plot Map / Bhu-Naksha Download | Boundary verification, loan documentation | Free | Bhunaksha.nic.in or state-specific map portal |
| Land Use Conversion Certificate | Converting agricultural land for construction use | ₹500–₹5,000+varies widely by state & area | District Collectorate / Revenue Department |
Government-operated portals only. Basic record search is free and requires no registration or login for viewing: