Government launches online land registration with aadhaar and video proof; Check here for new rules

New rules allow citizens to register land entirely online with Aadhaar verification, video consent recording, and digital fee payment, making property transactions faster, cheaper, and more transparent.

In a transformative step under the Digital India initiative, the government has introduced a new rule that makes the land registration process completely online, enabling citizens to register property from the comfort of their homes. The reform aims to make the system faster, affordable, and transparent, while curbing corruption and bureaucratic delays.

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Under the new system, citizens no longer need to physically visit tehsil or sub-registrar offices. Instead, they can log into their respective state land reform or land records portal, select the land registration option, fill out the digital form, upload required documents, and use digital signatures for authentication. Once the verification process is complete, the land will be officially registered online.

To prevent fraud and ensure a uniform identity system, the government has made the Aadhaar card mandatory for all parties—both buyers and sellers. Without Aadhaar, the land registry cannot be processed. This measure ensures that only genuine parties are involved in property transactions.

In another pioneering move, video recording of the registration process has been made compulsory. During the online procedure, a digital video will confirm the consent of all stakeholders. This recording will be stored in government databases as permanent proof, minimizing disputes and ensuring transparency in property deals.

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The government has also introduced online payment for stamp duty and registration fees, eliminating the need for cash transactions or visits to banks and treasury offices. This system is expected to reduce corruption, promote digital transactions, and improve efficiency across land administration services.

For families dealing with ancestral property partition, the process has also been simplified and made cost-effective. In states like Uttar Pradesh, ancestral land can now be divided by paying a nominal stamp duty of ₹5,000, avoiding the earlier cumbersome legal and paperwork-heavy procedures.

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The initiative is being implemented nationwide through state-level portals, where citizens can not only register land but also check ownership records and make online payments. This is aligned with the central government’s vision of Digital India, ensuring equal access for citizens in both rural and urban areas.

The ultimate goal of this reform is to empower citizens by reducing dependency on middlemen, streamlining services, and making land transactions secure, transparent, and hassle-free. By integrating Aadhaar-based verification, digital video consent, and online payments, the government expects to drastically cut down on fraud, disputes, and delays, while saving valuable time for citizens and officials alike.

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