Sale Deed

What is Sale Deed?

A Sale Deed is the primary document by which ownership of immovable property — land, a flat, a commercial unit — is transferred from seller to buyer. We draft, review, and manage the registration of Sale Deeds to ensure the title transfer is legally complete and enforceable.

Under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the sale of immovable property must be completed by a registered sale deed. An unregistered sale deed cannot transfer ownership and has no legal effect. The deed must be stamped at the applicable rate (which varies by state and by property type and location), executed by both parties before the Sub-Registrar, and registered. The registered deed is the primary title document — it is what you produce to a bank for a loan, to a buyer in a future sale, and to revenue authorities for mutation. A well-drafted sale deed covers: complete property description with boundaries, survey number, and area; the seller's chain of title; free-and-clear title warranty; sale consideration and mode of payment; possession date; and indemnity against any claim by prior owners.

How It Works

1. 1

   Title due diligence

   We review the title chain, encumbrance certificate, and approved plans to confirm the seller has clear, marketable title.

2. 2

   Draft sale deed

   The deed is drafted with the correct property description, consideration, possession terms, title warranties, and indemnities.

3. 3

   Stamp duty computation

   We compute the stamp duty payable based on the state, property type, and circle rate or market value (whichever is higher). You procure the stamp paper or e-stamp.

4. 4

   Execution

   Both parties execute the sale deed on stamp paper before witnesses.

5. 5

   Registration

   The parties present the deed at the Sub-Registrar's office. The registration fee is paid and the deed is registered. A certified copy with the registration number is the final title document.

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