Kadayam SRO

About Kadayam Sub-Registrar Office

Kadayam Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) is the official property registration office serving parts of Tenkasi district under the Thirunelveli zone in Tamil Nadu. This SRO plays a key role in registering property transactions, maintaining land-related records, and issuing legally valid copies and certificates for buyers, sellers, and lenders.

The Kadayam SRO has jurisdiction over 22 villages and covers a total of 15,696 survey numbers. If your land/house plot falls within these survey numbers, your sale deed, gift deed, partition deed, lease, or other property instruments must typically be registered at Kadayam SRO to be legally enforceable and accepted for future transactions.

Documents Required for Registration

Carry complete and correct documentation to avoid delays or objections at the counter. A practical checklist for registration at Kadayam SRO includes:

• Sale deed / title documents (draft to be registered, with correct property schedule and boundaries)
• ID proofs of buyer and seller: Aadhaar and PAN (commonly requested for identity and tax compliance)
• Photographs of buyer and seller (passport-size, as required)
• Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for the relevant period to confirm lien/charge status
• Patta copy (or relevant revenue record, as applicable)
• Property tax receipts (latest available, especially for buildings/urban properties)
• Previous sale deeds / chain of title (supporting continuity of ownership)

Depending on the nature of the transaction, additional documents may be required (e.g., power of attorney, legal heirship proof, NOC, or building approvals). Confirm document requirements before your appointment.

Registration Process at Kadayam SRO

Property registration becomes smoother when you plan the steps in advance. Below is a commonly followed workflow:

1. Check guideline value for your property’s village and survey number to estimate charges.
2. Calculate stamp duty and registration fee: stamp duty (7%) and registration fee (2%) are often applied for sale transactions (final rates may vary by deed type and concessions).
3. Prepare the sale deed with accurate owner details, extent, survey number, boundaries, and consideration.
4. Sign the deed as per requirements (parties and witnesses), and keep originals ready for submission.
5. Book a slot online through the TNREGINET portal to reduce waiting time at the office.
6. Visit Kadayam SRO on the appointment day with all documents and required parties/witnesses.
7. Biometric verification and document scanning are completed to authenticate identities and digitize records.
8. Collect the registered document as per the SRO’s delivery process (same day or later, based on workload).

Tip: Ensure names, initials, survey numbers, and measurements match across Patta, EC, and prior deeds to prevent registration holds.

Services Provided

Kadayam SRO typically provides the following registration and record-related services:

• Sale deed registration for land, plots, and buildings
• Gift deed registration among eligible parties
• Partition deed registration for family/ancestral property division
• Lease registration and related property agreements (as applicable)
• Will registration (optional but useful for record clarity)
• Encumbrance Certificate (EC) issuance
• Certified copy requests for registered documents

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the office timings of Kadayam SRO?

  Timings can vary by working day, token cut-off, and government notifications. Confirm current working hours directly with the Kadayam SRO before visiting.

• How to book an appointment online?

  Use the TNREGINET portal to select the SRO, choose the service, enter property/party details, and book an available slot. Keep your reference/acknowledgement details for entry and processing.

• What is the processing time for registration?

  In many cases, registration can be completed on the same day if documents are correct and parties are present. However, delays may occur due to verification, objections, or high footfall.

• How to obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC)?

  You can apply through TNREGINET by selecting EC services and entering property details like village, survey number, and period. EC can also be applied via the SRO depending on the service availability and record type.

Disclaimer

This page is for general guidance on Kadayam Sub-Registrar Office procedures in Tenkasi district. For current office timings, latest fee/stamp duty updates, slot availability, and official documentation rules, contact the Kadayam SRO directly or refer to the official TNREGINET portal. Guideline values referenced are based on rates effective from July 2024 and may change by government order.