To Maintain the Transparency in the property and reduce physical visits to the offices of the Sub-Registrar, the Government of Tamil Nadu made it compulsory for citizens of the state, i.e. Builder, Developer and Common Public of the state to complete the First Sale Registration of the Property. You can complete this registration through online mode using the official website. The registration can be made for the first-time sale of plots or apartments available in the state of Tamil Nadu. Check the full process of the same.
Tamil Nadu First Sale Registration
Now, the state government of Tamil Nadu, from August 17, made it compulsory to complete the online registration for the first-time sale of Flats, plots, and apartments. This is the paperless registration. With the help of this initiative started in the state of Tamil Nadu, the government is going to improve transparency in property transactions and also reduce physical visits to the offices of the Sub-Registrar.

- With the help of this new online system, the registration process can be made paperless.
- Now people will no longer need to make a physical visit to the office of the Sub-Registrar.
- The registration can be made by the Buyer, Builder and Developer.
- It maintains transparency in the property and a faster process of Registration of the property.
| System Started | First Time Registration of Property |
| Property Means | Plots and Flats |
| Type of Registration | Online presence: Less Registration |
| Announced By | Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay |
| Announced on | 17 August 2026 |
| System Use | STAR 3.0 System |
| Registration Portal | TNREGINET |
Why was this Property Online Registration Started in Tamil Nadu?
So, during the time of the online registration of the first sale of the property will provide the details about the proper layout of the plots and Flats in an apartment. The registration for the property can be made only online. By making the registration online now with the help of this system, the builder, applicant/buyer or developer will no longer be required to visit the office of the Sub Registrar. It will save their time and energy.
How to Complete the Registration on the Portal?
All the applicants, i.e., buyer, developer, and builder, will have to visit the TNREGINET Portal and then have to create their Login account. Now, using their credentials, they can Login on the Portal of the Registration Department. Here, at the time of registration, first of all they have to submit their documents. Not only that, but the executant, claimants and witnesses will also need to submit their Aadhaar card and then have to complete their biometric authentication. Once the biometric authentication is completed, it means your verification will be completed.
Documents Required For Registration
Property Documents
- Property Documents like Sale Deed, Title Deed or Land ownership proof.
- All revenue records of the property.
- Layout of the property, i.e., plots, layout, and flats/apartments.
- Non-encumbrance certificate of the applicant.
- RERA Registration.
Verification Documents
- Copy of Aadhaar Card of Buyer, Seller and Witnesses.
- PAN Card
- ID Proof like DL and Voter Card.
- Contact Details etc.
Steps For Tamil Nadu First Sale Registration For Plots and Flats Online
- Kindly access the official portal of the Registration Department of Tamil Nadu, i.e. TNREGINET Portal.
- Now, using your credential details make login in to your account.
- Here have to submit the documents related to the sale of the property.
- Have to upload the Aadhaar Card of the Seller, i.e. Executants, Claimant ( Buyer) and Witnesses.
- Then need to complete the biometric verification, or you can do the iris Scan.
- Need to upload the photographs.
- Now pay the Registration Stamp Duty fee.
- Upload all the rest of the documents with the form and then submit it.
How to Check Status of First Sale Registration Online?
- After submitting the Online Registration details, the registration officers will have to check your application within 24 hours and then process it.
- It all depends on the registering officers to approve, return for correction or reject the application.
- If by chance you get your application returned for correction, then you get the time period of 30 days to make the correction in the form and submit it.
How to Download Verified Document?
- Then, if your application is approved, all applicants will be allowed to download their verified documents within 60 days from their Account.
- These documents contained with digital signature of the Sub Registrar and a dynamic five-colour endorsement.
- The documents also have a QR Code on every page, which contains the registration details of the documents.
FAQs
The application can be processed within 24 Hours after submission.
It may be approved, rejected, or returned for correction.
Everyone will get time of 30 days to complete the correction and submit the new documents.

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