To verify property ownership you need to check some documents. Here are the ones to look at:

1. Registered Sales Deed, registered with the sub-registrar’s office.

2. Property sales. Sale chain for 30 years.

3. Allotment letter.

4. Mutation records.

5. Property tax. Records.

6. Electricity and water bill.

7. Encumbrance certificate.

8. Online ownership status of property which varies from state to state.

Let me explain what each of these documents means:

1. Registered Sales Deed,

Registered with the sub-registrar’s office: This is a document that shows the property was sold from the builder or seller to the buyer. It must be. Registered correctly. You should check that the property details, ownership details and sale price are correct. Also make sure there are no disputes or loans on the property.

2.Property sales buy and Sale chain for 30 years:

This shows all the owners of the property for the last 30 years. It helps to verify that the property was legally transferred from one owner to another. This way you can be sure there are no ownership disputes

3. Allotment Letter:

This is a document from the builder that says you have been given a flat. It has details like the number, project name and price.

Mutation Records:

These are government records that show the owners name. They help confirm that the property ownership was updated correctly after a sale or transfer.

Property Tax Receipts and Records:

These documents show that all property taxes have been paid. They help confirm that there are no taxes on the property.

Electricity and Water Bills:

These bills help verify the property’s address. That the bills are being paid. They also show that there are no pending dues

Encumbrance Certificate:

This document shows if the property has any loans or legal claims. It helps confirm that the property is free from burdens.

8. The online ownership status of a property can be checked through government portals. However this may vary from state to state. Checking online helps verify:

• The name of the property owner.

• Property details recorded in government records.

• Whether the ownership information matches the sellers claims.

• Before buying a property it is an idea to check the ownership details through the state governments property records portal.