Admin What happens if title deeds are lost?
If the deeds went missing or were destroyed while in the custody of a law firm or financial institution then, if satisfied with the evidence, the Land Registry will register the property with an absolute title. If not, then it is usually the case that the property will be registered with a possessory title.
How do I get a duplicate registry copy?
Go to the registrars office at your local jurisdiction along with the photostat copies and apply for a certified copy which is equal as the original and make a complaint to you local police station of such misplaced deed. The deed number shall be present and the matter of record in your copies.
Can a property be sold with photocopy?
Don’t worry. XEROX copy or any unregistered agreement has no legal sanctity in the eye of law. Therefore their is no problem to give Xerox copy of your house. The sale deed or any title deed is a public document and it is always available in Sub Registrars office.
Can you sell your house if you have lost the deeds?
In short, yes you can sell your house without the deeds, however you must be able to prove through other means that you are the owner of the property. As the deeds are the assortment of documents which usually prove ownership, proving it without them can be a more protracted process, but it is by no means impossible.
How do I download a certified copy of a deed?
Visit the Registrar/Sub-registrar’s office where the property was registered. Apply for a copy and pay the charges, which vary across states. It usually takes a few days to process the request. After that, you can obtain a certified copy of the document from the Registrar/Sub-registrar’s office.
How can I get a copy of my registered deed online?
Log into Kaveri Online Services and apply for a certified copy of sale deed….Property registration number or following details of the property is mandatory to apply online,
- District where the property located.
- Sub-Register office where the was registered.
- Document Number or Allotment Number.
- Book Type.
- Year of Registration.
Is it OK to give photocopy of land title?
You cannot complete the transfer of ownership of a property via sale, using only a photocopy of the Certificate of Title.
Is it safe to give photocopy of property documents?
Who holds the deeds to my house?
The title deeds to a property with a mortgage are usually kept by the mortgage lender. They will only be given to you once the mortgage has been paid in full. But, you can request copies of the deeds at any time.