Karnataka · Bangalore

Government Formality Guide

Complete 7-step property buying process — RERA, Khata, stamp duty, sale deed.

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🔍RERA VerificationOnline

Verify the property / project is registered under Karnataka RERA

30 minutes

Free

Department

Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA)

Duration

30 minutes

Cost

Free

Documents Required
  • □Project name or RERA registration number
  • □Builder / developer name
Pro Tips
  • 💡 Always cross-verify the RERA number on K-RERA portal — never trust builder-provided PDFs alone
  • 💡 Check if project completion date matches what builder promised
  • 💡 View all approved plans and specifications on the portal
  • 💡 Any delay in project must be communicated to RERA by builder
Watch Out
  • ⚠ Plots in gated communities may be exempt from RERA — verify separately
  • ⚠ Resale properties are not covered by RERA
Open K-RERA Portal
📜Title Verification & ECOnline

Get an Encumbrance Certificate to confirm clear title

3-7 business days

₹200 - ₹500

🏛️Khata Certificate

Obtain BBMP/Gram Panchayat Khata to confirm property records

7-15 business days

₹125 - ₹500 + 2% of property value as assessment

🧮Stamp Duty CalculationOnline

Calculate and pay Karnataka stamp duty and registration charges

1 day (payment) + 1-2 days (registration appointment)

5.6% of guidance value + 1% registration + 0.5% surcharge

✍️Sale Deed Registration

Execute and register the sale deed at Sub-Registrar Office

1-3 hours (appointment day)

Included in Step 4 (registration charges 1%)

🔄Khata Transfer

Transfer Khata to buyer's name in BBMP records after registration

30-60 days

2% of property value as betterment charges + ₹125 application fee

⚡Utility Transfers

Transfer electricity, water, and other utility connections

7-15 days per utility

₹500 - ₹2,000 per utility (processing fees)

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Lawyer Tip

For any property above ₹30 lakhs, spending ₹10,000–15,000 on a property lawyer for title verification is the best insurance you can buy.