Sales Deed Registration Process Maharashtra 2026 | Mudrankseva

What is a Sale Deed?

A sale deed is the primary legal document that transfers ownership of immovable property from the seller to the buyer. Without a registered sale deed, the transfer of property is not legally complete in the eyes of the law. In Maharashtra, sale deeds are governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and the Registration Act, 1908.

The sale deed must be registered at the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) of the jurisdiction where the property is located. Failure to register makes the sale void against any subsequent buyer.

Step 1 — Verify Title and Obtain Documents

Before drafting the sale deed, the buyer should verify clear title:

Obtain the 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) for agricultural land or property card for urban properties

Verify there are no encumbrances using an Encumbrance Certificate from the SRO

Check for any pending property tax dues at the local municipal corporation

Obtain NOC from the housing society if it is an apartment

Step 2 — Draft the Sale Deed

The sale deed must accurately describe the property with survey number or CTS number, area, boundaries and all encumbrances. It must include the consideration (sale price), mode of payment, possession date and warranties from the seller about clear title. Mudrankseva drafts court-compliant sale deeds with all mandatory clauses under the Registration Act.

Step 3 — Calculate and Pay Stamp Duty

Stamp duty in Maharashtra is payable on the higher of the market value or the agreement value:

Municipal Corporation area: 5% of property value

Municipal Council or Cantonment: 4%

Rural area: 4%

Additional Metro Cess: 1% in applicable areas

Registration fee: 1% (maximum ₹30,000)

Stamp duty is paid online via the Maharashtra government's GRAS portal before registration.

Step 4 — Book SRO Appointment

Once stamp duty is paid, both buyer and seller must appear at the Sub-Registrar Office for registration. You will need:

Original and two copies of the sale deed

Stamp duty payment challan

Aadhaar card and PAN card of both parties

Two passport photographs each

Property documents (7/12 / property card)

Society NOC if applicable

Step 5 — Biometric Registration at SRO

At the SRO, both parties give their thumb impression and photograph. The SRO officer verifies the documents and registers the deed. The registered document is typically available for collection within 2 to 7 working days.

Doorstep Registration Service

For buyers and sellers who cannot attend the SRO, Mudrankseva's doorstep registration service sends a trained executive to collect biometrics at your location and coordinates the SRO appointment. Available in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, expanding to Mumbai, Thane and Nashik.

Post-Registration Steps

After registration, complete these steps to secure your ownership:

Collect the registered sale deed from the SRO

File for mutation (Ferfar) at the local tehsildar to update 7/12 records

Transfer property tax records to the buyer's name at the municipal corporation

Update the society share certificate if it is an apartment

A registered sale deed is the foundation of clear property title in Maharashtra. Start your sale deed with Mudrankseva and complete the entire process without leaving home.

Sales Deed Registration Process in Maharashtra — Step by Step