By Arosh John – Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (MahaRERA-registered Real Estate Consultant)
Maharashtra has taken another significant step towards simplifying property registrations. The “One District, One Registration” reform is now live, allowing property documents to be registered at any Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) within the same district.
This change has wide implications for property buyers and sellers across Thane, Mumbai, and beyond.
What has changed?
- Mumbai pilot (from 17 Feb 2025): Citizens can register property documents at any SRO across Mumbai City & Mumbai Suburban, regardless of where the property is located.
- Statewide rollout (from 1 May 2025): The facility extended across Maharashtra, enabling registration at any SRO within the same district.
- Digital leap (4 Sept 2025): Maharashtra also launched e-registration for property agreements, allowing Aadhaar-based online registration, biometric verification, and digital execution without visiting an SRO.
What it means for Thane buyers & sellers
- In Thane district: You can now register at any SRO in Thane, not only at the office covering the property’s local jurisdiction.
- Cross-district registrations (e.g., Thane property at Mumbai SRO): Not permitted yet. This inter-district option is expected under the upcoming “One State, One Registration” phase.
- Resale transactions: Can be registered at any SRO within the same district.
- Builder-buyer agreements: If the developer offers the new e-registration system, the process can be completed entirely online.
What remains unchanged
- Stamp duty and registration fee calculations remain the same—based on the property’s location, ready reckoner (RR) rate, and document type.
- Document admissibility: Not all instruments may be eligible. Always confirm with the SRO whether your specific document type is accepted under the scheme.
Why this matters
- Convenience: Reduces dependence on one particular SRO, cutting queues and speeding up the process.
- Flexibility: Buyers and sellers can choose SROs with shorter wait times.
- Digital-first push: E-registration promises a major leap towards paperless property transactions.
Editorial Note
This is a landmark reform that balances physical and digital registration convenience. For Thane residents, the ability to register documents at any Thane-district SRO is already live. Mumbai, with its city-suburban common jurisdiction, continues to lead in implementation.
The much-anticipated “One State, One Registration”—allowing property registration at any SRO across Maharashtra—is expected in future phases.
About the Author
Arosh John is a MahaRERA-registered Real Estate Consultant, Founder of John Real Estate, and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News.
With over a decade of experience in the Thane property market, he specializes in luxury villas, resale transactions, and NRI investments. Through Thane Real Estate News, Arosh is building a trusted knowledge hub for buyers, investors, and NRIs, blending professional consultancy with editorial leadership to help stakeholders make informed property decisions.
Disclaimer
This article is based on Government of Maharashtra notifications and IGR circulars. Rules may change, and document admissibility can vary. Readers should verify the latest updates with IGR Maharashtra or seek professional legal advice before executing any transaction. TREN provides this information for awareness and does not offer legal advice.
