What is this service?
Formal registration of a lease deed at the SRO.
Leases that cross the registration threshold under the Registration Act, 1908 must be registered at the SRO. Kaveri 2.0 supports online data entry, draft upload, fee payment and slot booking for lease deeds.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- An unregistered lease that requires registration cannot be received as evidence of its terms.
- Who needs it
- Lessors and lessees of leases requiring registration - most commercial and longer residential leases.
- When
- At execution of the lease.
Required documents
- Executed lease deed
- Ownership documents of the lessor
- Identity proofs of both parties and witnesses
- Khatha and tax records of the property
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Draft the lease deed and confirm the term requires registration
- Enter details and upload the draft on Kaveri 2.0
- Pay stamp duty and registration fees online
- Book the slot and attend the SRO with witnesses for execution
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Stamp duty
- Stamp duty and registration charges are set by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Government of Karnataka, and depend on the instrument and the property value. Confirm the current amount on the official Kaveri / IGR portal before paying anything.
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Registration Act, 1908
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
Common rejection reasons
- Term or rent particulars inconsistent with the stamp paid
- Ownership documents of the lessor not produced
- Parties or witnesses absent at the slot
Important cautions
Do not assume a lease avoids registration because of its label - the term and renewal structure decide
After the online draft is approved, key terms cannot be changed
FAQs
Which leases must be registered?
The Registration Act sets the threshold by term. Check the current law for your lease - most leases beyond a year require registration.
Can the lease be submitted online?
Yes, a draft can be submitted on Kaveri 2.0 and the parties then execute at the SRO slot.
What if we miss the slot?
The department FAQ provides for rescheduling - a slot can be rescheduled after 24 hours, without a rescheduling charge.
