Verifying a property deed is one of the most important steps in any real estate transaction. Thanks to the digital transformation of land records across India, checking these details online has become quick and convenient. Whether you are a buyer, seller, investor, or property owner, the following five easy methods will help you check a property deed online—including specific access for Maharashtra.
- Use Your State’s Official Land Records Portal (Bhulekh/Bhumi Abhilekh)
Every Indian state operates its own digital land records portal where you can view the Record of Rights (RoR), 7/12 extract, mutation details, and more.
For Maharashtra, the official portal is Bhumi Abhilekh Maharashtra, where you can check:
7/12 extract (Satbara)
8A extract
Property ownership details
Mutation status
Similarly, other states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal provide Bhulekh services to easily verify the documents online.
- Visit the State Registration Department Website
Most states provide the facility to search and view the property registration documents directly through their Registration Department websites. You can search and verify:
Registered sale deeds
Name of buyer/seller
Year and registration office
Document numbers
The Department of Registration & Stamps (IGR Maharashtra) provides a searchable database facility to the citizens of Maharashtra. Using this facility, you can search registered documents and index records.
- Check Through NGDRS (National Generic Document Registration System)
NGDRS is an electronic registration system through which you can access various registration services provided by different states. Using this facility, you can:
Search e-registered deeds
Verify the authenticity of documents.
Track registration applications
There are various states registered with the NGDRS system.
- Download Encumbrance Certificate (EC) Online
An Encumbrance Certificate is an essential document showing any transaction history and any legal/financial liabilities for a property. Today, several states enable users to download an Encumbrance Certificate with minimal information, such as:
Survey number
Property location
Owner name
In Maharashtra, an Encumbrance Certificate can be downloaded from the IGR Maharashtra website.
- Using BhuNaksha for GIS-Based Land Mapping
The digital cadastral maps offered by BhuNaksha include various states in India. Users can access information by entering district, village, and survey numbers. This helps them:
View plot boundaries and measurements.
Confirm land classification
Verify the accuracy of locations.
This is particularly useful for identifying agricultural land and plotted developments.
Final Thoughts
With increasing digitisation, checking property deeds online in India—especially through systems like Bhumi Abhilekh and IGR Maharashtra—is now easier than ever. Using a combination of these five methods ensures accuracy, transparency, and protection from fraud in any property-related transaction.