Kaveri Online Services 2026: Kaveri 2.0 Registration, EC and Fees

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Legal & RERA

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Kaveri Online Services is the Karnataka government’s portal for property registration, run by the Department of Stamps and Registration at kaveri.karnataka.gov.in. The current version, Kaveri 2.0, lets you enter deed details online, pay stamp duty and registration fee, book a slot at the sub-registrar office, and download a digitally signed encumbrance certificate (EC) or certified copy. This guide explains each service, the main steps, and the 2025 changes buyers in Karnataka should know.

Kaveri Online Services at a glance

Portal: kaveri.karnataka.gov.in (Kaveri 2.0); the older Kaveri site has been replaced
Run by: Department of Stamps and Registration, Government of Karnataka
Coverage: all sub-registrar offices; rolled out statewide in 2023
Key services: document registration, slot booking, online EC, certified copy, guidance value, fee calculator, marriage registration
Registration fee: 2% of property value from 31 August 2025 (was 1%)
Digital e-stamp: for rent, lease and similar non-compulsory documents since September 2025
Helpline: 080-68265316 (as listed in public guides)

In this guide

What Kaveri 2.0 is
Services on Kaveri Online Services
How to register a property on Kaveri 2.0
How to get an EC on Kaveri 2.0
How to get a certified copy
2025 changes on fees and stamps
Stamp duty and fee example
Documents you need
Common errors and what to check
Frequently asked questions

What Kaveri 2.0 is

Kaveri 2.0 replaced the older Kaveri software. The state finished rolling it out to all of its roughly 256 sub-registrar offices in 2023. Under Kaveri 2.0, most of the work happens online before you reach the office: data entry, document upload, fee payment and a check by the sub-registrar. The office visit is then mainly for photos, thumb impressions and signing.

The department’s 2024 status note lists 257 sub-registrar offices and 35 district registrar offices, with online registration in all of them.

Services on Kaveri Online Services

Service	Login needed?	What it does
Document registration (PRDE)	Yes	Enter deed, party and property details, upload papers and pay fees
Appointment booking	Yes	Pick a date and time slot at the sub-registrar office
Online EC	Yes	Search registered deals on a property and download a signed EC
Certified copy	Yes	Get an e-signed copy of a registered document
Marriage registration	Yes	Hindu and special marriage applications
Guidance value search	No	Check the government guidance value for an area
Fee calculator and challan	No	Work out stamp duty and fee, and check challan payment status
Digital e-stamp	Yes	Buy an e-stamp for rent, lease, loan and similar agreements

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How to register a property on Kaveri 2.0

Create an account on kaveri.karnataka.gov.in with your mobile number and log in.
Open Pre-Registration Data Entry (PRDE) and choose document registration.
Enter the document type, seller, buyer, witnesses, property details and value.
Upload the draft deed and supporting papers.
Wait for the sub-registrar’s online check. The department aims to finish this within 24 hours.
Pay stamp duty and registration fee online once approved.
Book a slot at the sub-registrar office and note the SMS confirmation.
Reach the office about 15 minutes early with all parties, witnesses and original documents. Biometrics and signing are done there.

Since March 2025, sub-registrars have been told to register properties in towns and villages only through the e-Aasthi and e-Khata systems, so keep your e-Khata or e-Swathu record ready.

How to get an EC on Kaveri 2.0

Log in and choose Online EC under Services.
Enter the district, taluk, village or area and the property number. For farm land, the portal also lets you point to the plot on a map.
Choose the search period. For a purchase, a long period such as 30 years is safer.
Enter the OTP sent to your mobile or email.
View the results, choose a digitally signed EC, and pay the fee shown.
Download the signed EC as a PDF.

The EC fee depends on the number of years searched. The portal shows the amount before you pay.

How to get a certified copy

Log in and choose Certified Copy.
Enter the district, sub-registrar office, year and document number.
Pay the fee, which depends on the number of pages.
E-sign the request with your Aadhaar.
Download the signed copy from your dashboard.

For old documents entered before computerisation, the online copy may cover only part of the record. The sub-registrar office can give the rest.

2025 changes on fees and stamps

Registration fee doubled: by a notification of 29 August 2025, the fee rose from 1% to 2% of property value for deeds from 31 August 2025.
Digital e-stamp: from September 2025, Kaveri 2.0 sells digital e-stamps with a QR code for rent, lease, loan and partnership agreements, under the Karnataka Stamp (Digital e-Stamp) Rules, 2025 (as reported). Sale deeds still follow the normal registration process.
e-Khata check: registration is linked to e-Aasthi and e-Khata records in urban areas.

Stamp duty and fee example

For a property above ₹45 lakh, stamp duty is 5%. Cess and surcharge are added on top, and lower slabs apply to cheaper property. See our Karnataka stamp duty guide for the full slabs.

Item	Example (property value ₹80,00,000)
Stamp duty at 5%	₹4,00,000
Registration fee at 2%	₹1,60,000
Cess and surcharge	As shown by the Kaveri fee calculator

Duty is worked out on the higher of the deal value or the guidance value. Use the calculator on the portal for the exact amount.

Documents you need

Draft sale deed and previous title deeds
e-Khata (city) or e-Swathu (village) record for the property
Recent EC and latest property tax receipt
Aadhaar and PAN of buyer and seller (Form 60 if no PAN)
ID of two witnesses and passport photos
Approved plan, RERA details or other papers where the deed needs them

Common errors and what to check

Name mismatch: names should match Aadhaar, PAN and the e-Khata exactly, or e-signing and checks may fail.
Wrong guidance value: pick the right ward or village and property type, or the duty will be wrong.
Missed slot: there is a short grace period only. Reach early.
Short EC search: a few years of EC may miss an old loan or sale.
Fake sites: use only kaveri.karnataka.gov.in and pay only through the portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official Kaveri Online Services website?

The Kaveri 2.0 portal is kaveri.karnataka.gov.in, run by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Karnataka. Use only this address for registration, EC and copies.

How do I download an EC from Kaveri 2.0?

Log in, choose Online EC, enter the property details and search period, confirm the OTP, pay the fee and download the digitally signed EC.

What is the registration fee in Karnataka in 2026?

The registration fee has been 2% of property value since 31 August 2025. Stamp duty, cess and surcharge are extra.

Do I still need to visit the sub-registrar office?

Yes, for sale deeds. Data entry, checks and payment are online, but the parties and witnesses attend the office for biometrics and signing at the booked slot.

Is e-Khata needed to register property in Karnataka?

A March 2025 government circular told sub-registrars to register properties only through the e-Aasthi and e-Khata systems. Get your e-Khata or e-Swathu record before booking.

Can I buy an e-stamp for a rent agreement on Kaveri?

Yes. Since September 2025, digital e-stamps for rent, lease and similar agreements can be bought on Kaveri 2.0 with Aadhaar authentication.

How do I get a certified copy of a sale deed in Karnataka?

Choose Certified Copy on Kaveri 2.0, enter the office, year and document number, pay the page-based fee, e-sign with Aadhaar and download it.

Fees, rates, menus and services are set by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Karnataka, and can change. Check kaveri.karnataka.gov.in or your sub-registrar office before you pay or sign. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Sources: Department of Stamps and Registration, Karnataka (kaveri.karnataka.gov.in); department Kaveri 2.0 status note, September 2024; registration fee notification of 29 August 2025 as reported by K&S Partners; Deccan Herald reports on the Kaveri 2.0 rollout and the March 2025 e-Khata circular; reports on the digital e-stamp service, September 2025.

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