Is sale deed a public document?

A sale deed is a private document, but the record of the sale deed kept in the office of the Sub-Registrar is a public record of that private document and hence it falls within the category of ‘Public document’. Therefore, to prove the document, certified copy of the deed is admissible.

How registered sale deed is proved?

The Supreme Court has reiterated that a document is presumed to be genuine if the same is registered and the onus to prove otherwise is on the person who challenged the stated registered document. This suit was dismissed by the Trial Court and the First Appellate Court.

What is copy of sale deed?

Sale deed is a document that certifies the entitlement of a person on a given property. As the name conveys, a sale deed is one of the most essential documents to be possessed when a property is proposed to be sold or transferred, as it conveys details that are of importance to the purchaser.

How can I get a copy of my sale deed?

You have to visit the Sub-Registrar office (SRO) where the property is registered and make an application to get a certified copy of Sale Deed. The Registration office has the scanned copy of your Sale Deed with them.

What happens if you don’t have a sale deed in Your Name?

Similarly, without a sale deed in your name you will not be able to dispose the property in future such as a gift deed, settlement deed, pledging the property as collateral security for a loan. For all these, you need to have a title document in your name.

How is a real estate deed recorded?

Almost all real estate deeds are recorded with the local government entity charged with storing public documents where the property is located. This method usually requires a trip to the recorder’s office and a nominal fee, usually just a few dollars. Some recorders have property records available online.

How do I find out where a deed is located?

The recorder or register of deeds. Almost all real estate deeds are recorded with the local government entity charged with storing public documents where the property is located. This method usually requires a trip to the recorder’s office and a nominal fee, usually just a few dollars. Some recorders have property records available online.