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Buying a Flat in Surat – Documents Checklist

Updated 2026-10-11

Before you pay a token amount for a flat in Surat, verify the paperwork. This checklist covers what buyers commonly ask to see. It is general information, not legal advice – have a property lawyer review the documents.

Ownership and title

• Sale deed / title deed of the current owner and the chain of earlier agreements.
• Land and ownership records as applicable (for example Index-II) to confirm ownership.
• Allotment letter or society share certificate, if the flat is in a cooperative housing society.

Approvals

• Approved building plan and building use (BU) permission.
• Society NOC for the sale, where required.

Dues and receipts

• Property tax receipts from Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC).
• Electricity, water and gas bills – confirm there are no pending dues.
• Society maintenance receipts and any pending transfer fees.

Loan and encumbrance

• Confirm there is no existing mortgage. If there is one, ask for the bank's release letter at closing.
• Obtain an encumbrance / search report through your lawyer.

At closing

• Agreement to sale, then sale deed registration at the sub-registrar office. See how registration works.
• Keep copies of the stamp duty and registration receipts.

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