Land and Property Title Search
We at NRI Global Services, offers comprehensive services related to search, retrieval, analysis and review of all types of legal documents and public records related to any type of property assets, say, Residential, Commercial as well as Agricultural properties primarily in Northern Indian States. NRIs and People of the Indian origin and NRIs living abroad generally face frustrating issues and obstacles to find out and ascertain the latest ownership of a particular property in India whenever they require to do so. It has been generally observed that NRIs and their next generation children face fragmented legal issues regarding the Search of Title of a particular property as they are not thoroughly informed about the exact locations and measurements of their properties in India. The trouble gets further escalated for the reasons that most of these property records do not have any easy and convenient online search and retrieval system. Most of the records are still maintained in a manual record keeping system. We at NRI Global Services provides the NRIs an exhaustive and in-depth search of public records and documents to determine and confirm a correct and legal ownership of any particular property, irrespective of a property having been purchased or inherited.
It is very important and imperative that NRIs should have a complete knowledge and control on the details about their properties located back home in India and they must obtain and preserve the latest certified copies of such properties proving undoubtedly the latest ownership status of the said property. This ensures them that their properties are secure and there is no element of uncertainty with regards to the ownership of these properties. We help NRIs and Indian living overseas with the following details:
- Obtain certified Updated title documents of their properties
- Physical status and details of the property,
- Status of the person in possession of property and the capacity in which the property is being occupied by that person.
- Ascertain about the commercial and, market valuation of the property from certified and approved valuers.
Our services provide precisely this elaborative comprehensive information to our clients. The services provided are listed underneath :
- We get a physical verification of the property done by visiting the property by our representative and finding the correct status about the current occupant of the property and in which capacity they are in possession of the said property.
- We obtain certified copies of the latest title records from the concerned authorities to verify and validate the ownership status of a particular property and provide the same to our clients.
- As part of the comprehensive report we provide to our clients includes the photographs of the particular property based on the ‘Title Search’ undertaken.
- Across India in many states some records of the properties have been made available online, but these are mostly insufficient and, in most cases, not updated as well thorough. Additionally, most authorities in India and abroad accept only the certified copies of the title deeds and docs. We obtain documentation (current as well as old records) to have a complete understanding of the history of ownership of the property.
- Translation of documents, which are mostly in vernacular languages, for clear understanding of the documents is also undertaken by our legal team.
- If any illegal transfer or invalid sale or exchange of a property has been committed, we update our clients about the same and given them legal advice to take timely action in order to challenge the same before the competent authorities, Civil or Judicial, to restore his/her rights over the property.
All related information as sought by the client along with the latest certified copies of documents is provided to our clients in the form of an exhaustive and detailed report. This exercise resultantly possesses the client with a complete comprehensive understanding of their properties assets in India.
We have a complete understanding and experience of the Land Revenue systems and our extended network with documents specialist have thorough understanding of how the record keeping system works in various states of India that equips us to deliver satisfactory information to our client’s expectations.
Frequently Asked Question
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Why is it important to conduct a title search for the NRIs ?
A title search ensures that no uncertainty exists regarding the ownership of the property, as the NRIs are not physically present in the country so this can be a reason for the failure to have complete knowledge and legal and physical of the properties situated in India. Rather, we recommend that NRIs should get conduct a title search of their properties after a certain period if they have not visited their properties for a very long period.
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As we cannot physically visit the property ourselves, will the report include the photographs of the property?
Yes, if we have a clear request for the same, our local team member physically visits the property to understand its correct actual status and possession, and we include the photographs of the property in the title search report to give detailed information regarding the property.
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Can title search be conducted for residential property?
Yes, one can get done a title search for all kinds of property assets, whether it is agricultural, residential or commercial properties.
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Can the process of title search be initiated for an ancestral property ?
Yes, an NRI can conduct a title search for all kinds of properties, whether ancestral, devolved upon or self-acquired properties.
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Mostly the property documents are in vernacular languages, so what service is provided by you for those who cannot understand such languages ?
The property documents procured are generally in vernacular languages and as per particular client request and instructions these docs are got translated into English language to ensure a clear understanding of the documents by our clients.
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Does the title search report contains information about the historical background regarding property’s ownership?
Yes, in addition to the current ownership status of the property, details regarding its previous owners and chain of succession or ownership history upto to past 30 years can be obtained and it is extensively detailed in the title search report prepared.
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I had executed a Power of Attorney (POA) in my relative name, and I think he has misused it to change the ownership of my property. How can I inspect the same without any information to my relative ?
As the title search is exhaustive, it gives precise details about the property’s past and present ownership status along with mutation/transaction entries. In case there is any illegal transfer is reported, we provide a legal advice in this regard so that the concerned person can take timely action to challenge such illegal transfer. It helps NRIs in restoring their legal rights in the property by adopting timely legal measures.
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As an NRI, If I am planning to purchase a property in India, how can you help me obtain all the information related to a particular property ? Can it be obtained through a title search to help me analyze if the property is clear from all encumbrances, and commercially beneficial ?
Yes, along with the property’s current ownership status and commercial (market) value, title search report also provides you information regarding any mortgage, loan, or pending litigation concerning the particular property. This can help understand the clear title status actual current value of the property as an asset.
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Is the property valuation also provided in the Title Search Report?
Yes, if the client gives us instructions with his request for title search, the title search report will also provide you the commercial valuation of the property from a Govt approved and certified evaluator.
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Is the total area of the property included in the title search report?
Yes, the title search report also mentions the total area/size of the property in addition to the complete description/location address of the property.
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What is the authenticity of documents based on which a person can conduct a title search?
The Title Search service provided by us is conducted based on public records inspection. It is a detailed and exhaustive research that determines the legal ownership by inspecting and analyzing the latest certified documents of the concerned property.
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Will it be necessary for me to travel to India to initiate the process of title search?
No, there is no requirement for NRIs to personally travel to India to initiate the process of a title search. NRIs can get the Title search done even in their absence. On his request and written instructions our team will do the entire research and a detailed comprehensive report will be prepared and shared with the NRI securely at their place of residence or as requested by him/her.
