How to Register Property in Delhi
Step-by-Step Guide 2026

Document Verification & Legal Due Diligence

Before starting registration, verify the property title. Check the chain of ownership documents, encumbrance certificate, property tax records, and pending litigations. For DDA/L&DO properties, confirm the original allotment and any conversion status.

Documents to verify: Previous Sale Deed chain, EC from SRO, MCD property tax receipts, NOCs (society/DDA/L&DO).

Draft the Deed

Get the Sale Deed / Gift Deed / relevant document drafted by a qualified advocate. The deed must include: full property description (with survey number, area, boundaries), party details, consideration amount, terms, and Schedule of property.

Important clauses: Indemnity clause, encumbrance-free declaration, possession clause, mutation undertaking.

Purchase E-Stamp Paper

Buy e-stamp paper of the required value from an authorized SHCIL (Stock Holding Corporation of India) centre. The stamp duty value depends on the property's market value or circle rate (whichever is higher).

Stamp duty rates in Delhi 2026:

• Women (sole buyer): 4% of property value
• Men (sole buyer): 6% of property value
• Joint (Male + Female): 5% of property value

Print Deed on Stamp Paper & Sign

Get the drafted deed printed on the e-stamp paper. All parties (buyer, seller, witnesses) must sign on each page. The deed must be signed in blue or black ink. Do NOT use pencil or colored ink.

Book Appointment on DORIS Portal

Book an appointment on the Delhi Online Registration Information System (DORIS) portal at doris.delhi.gov.in. Select your SRO based on the property's locality. Upload required documents during booking.

SRO selection: The property must be registered at the SRO that has jurisdiction over the property's location, not the buyer's or seller's residence.

Visit SRO for Biometric & Registration

On the appointment date, all parties (buyer, seller, 2 witnesses) must appear in person at the Sub-Registrar Office with original documents and Aadhaar. Biometric verification (fingerprint + photo) is done for all parties.

At the SRO, they will:

• Verify identities via Aadhaar-based biometric (fingerprint + OTP)
• Check all original documents
• Collect registration fee (1% of property value, max Rs.30,000)
• Endorse and stamp the deed

Collect Registered Deed & Apply for Mutation

The registered deed is typically available for collection within 7-10 working days after registration. You'll receive an SMS when it's ready. After collecting the deed, apply for property mutation at the local MCD office to update revenue records.