Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Kerala Registration Department
Facility : Stamp Duty & Fees

Home Page :http://keralaregistration.gov.in/
Download here :https://www.statusin.in/uploads/4956-Revision%20of%20Fee.pdf

Kerala Revision of Fee

Registration of Duplicate Copy filed along with the original document :
Existing Fee 25
Revised Fee 200

Related / Similar Service : Registration Department Kerala e-Stamp

Cancellation or rejection of doct :
Existing Fee Revised Fee 50 200

Additional fee for filing duplicate copy for each additional sheet :
Existing Fee Revised Fee 1/sheet 10 /sheet

Declaration of purchase consideration before the Registering officer :
Revised Fee <Rs 500 Rs500-Rs5000 >Rs 500010% of the declared value subject to max 500
Existing Fee 25

Changing of conditions in bonds already registered :
Existing Fee Revised Fee 25 250

II Filing of Translation :
Existing Fee Revised Fee 10 100

III Additional Fee for Registration by District Registrar :
Existing Fee Revised Fee 50 200

IV (1) Copies of memorandum as per IRA :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 64,65,66,67 20 50

Sending acknowledgements toother states by registered posts 15 100 Opening a sealed cover and entering the contents in the Register :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 100 500

Opening & presentation of will/adoption deed :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 100 500

Adoption deed :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 100 1000

Attestation of Power of Attorney :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 30 100

Pvt Attendance – Residence Pvt Attendance – Jail :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 100 20 500 100

Exemption of appearance of parties in office (addl Fee)
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 50 100

CC/EC in respect of unclaimed documents :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee 30 days Max 25 100 50 200 16 XI

Encumbrance Certificate (Rs 5/year) Application Fee :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee First 5 Years After 5 years up to 30 years For every year after 30 years

Certified copies :
Existing Fee & Revised Fee Rs.4/ 100 words 200/

FAQ On Kerala Stamp Duty

1. I am from Kerala right now I am working in U S, I wanted to sell a land in Kerala. My brother told me that I should be present in person to sign at the registrars office, which is not possible. Is there any way can I register it without my presence?
There is a need that the seller should sign the document and appear before the registering officer for registration. But this could be done without your physical presence, by authorizing an Attorney here to do this activity on behalf of you.

For this you need to execute a power of attorney there attested by a Notary there, which has to be adjudicated with any Sub Registrar here. Based on this Power your attorney can act.

2. What is an Encumbrance Certificate? Why do we need?
The encumbrance certificate contains all the transactions registered relating to a particular property for a period (as required). It is advisable to get encumbrance Certificate before effecting any transactions, as it will give information about previous transactions. This will also help arriving at proper entitlement of the property

3. What is the definition of family for availing concession in stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act?
The family member includes father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter and grandchild. The relationship should be traced from the owner of the property prior to transaction.

4. Can I get the required information directly from the Sub-Registrar?
Yes. The registering officer is required to give any sort of information regarding registration

5. What is the help rendered by Registration Department to common man?
In computerized sub registry offices encumbrance certificates are issued to the applicants within 30 minutes after submitting the applications. Registration process is completed within half an hour and the document after registration is returned to the presenter on the same day itself.

If the public in getting the above services in time from the computerized sub Registry Offices is experiencing any inordinate delay, the fact may be brought to the notice of the Departmental authorities.

Functions of Kerala Registration

The Kerala Registration Department is a government department responsible for the registration of documents in the state of Kerala. The department was established in 1869 and is headed by a Registrar General.

The Kerala Registration Department has a number of functions, including:
** Registration of documents: The department registers a variety of documents, including sale deeds, gift deeds, wills, and leases.
** Maintenance of registers: The department maintains a number of registers, including registers of sale deeds, gift deeds, wills, and leases.
** Issuance of certified copies: The department issues certified copies of registered documents.
** Levy of stamp duty: The department levies stamp duty on registered documents.
** Providing information: The department provides information about the registration process and the fees charged.

The Kerala Registration Department is a vital part of the state’s administration. The department ensures that property transactions are recorded and that the public has access to information about property ownership.