Are you looking to buy a property in Jammu & Kashmir? Or perhaps you need to verify the ownership of your family land? Thanks to digital initiatives, accessing land records in J&K is now easier than ever—right from your home.
This guide will walk you through the entire process of checking Jammu & Kashmir Land Records online in simple, easy-to-follow steps. We’ll cover everything from finding the official website to understanding the documents you see
What are Jammu & Kashmir Land Records?
Land records are official documents that detail the ownership and cultivation of a piece of land (or “Khasra”). In J&K, the most common records you’ll need are:
- Jamabandi (रू-ए-जमाबंदी / روع جوابندی): This is the most important record. It’s a revenue document that shows current ownership, possession, and cultivation details for a specific piece of land.
- Fard (फर्ड / فرد): A certified extract from the Jamabandi, often required for legal and mutation purposes.
- Intkal (इंतकाल / انتقال): This refers to the mutation record, which shows the history of ownership transfers from one person to another.
- Khasra: A unique plot number in the revenue survey that identifies a small agricultural land parcel.
- Khewat / Khata: : Khewat is a ledger number showing a group of holdings; Khata is an account of holdings for a person or family.
- Cadastral Map: The visual map showing land parcels, boundaries, and Khasra numbers.
Why check these online? Because verifying these records before any transaction reduces risk of fraud, saves a trip to the revenue office, and provides quick proof for loans or legal work.
Who uses online land records and for what purposes?
- Buyers and sellers : To confirm ownership, area, and encumbrances.
- Banks and financial institutions: To verify property before sanctioning loans.
- Farmers and landowners: To check cultivation rights and area.
- Lawyers and title agents: To research property history and mutation status.
- Government officials: for planning, taxation, and dispute resolution.
How to check land records online — step-by-step (simple)
This is a clear practical approach you can use on most land-record portals:
1. Open the official J&K Land Records portal: The J&K Revenue Website has the “Online Records Portal”. Here is the Direct Link of that Portal . Click Here to Open the Revenue Department Portal
2. On the New Page, you will see something like this: ” Click on the User Login Button ” It will take you to the New Page
3. Here you have to Enter your Email Address and Mobile No. then enter the Captha code and click on the “Submit Button” After that, an OTP will be sent on your Email / Mobile No. that you have to Enter to Proceed further.
4. Then you will see something like this, Here, you have to Select the Service that you like to Avail from the Service Types given below. and Click on the Apply Button.
5. Finally, you have to update your Basic Required Details and upload your Documents to apply for various Revenue Department Services online.
This way you can apply for various Revenue Department Services online and check the Online Records.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is the information on the JK Land Records portal accurate?
Yes, the data is pulled directly from the government’s revenue records. However, it is always recommended to physically verify the details at the Tehsil office for critical transactions like property purchase.
Q2: Is there any fee to check land records online?
No, accessing and viewing land records on the JK-LRIS portal is ** completely free of charge**.
Q3: I found an error in my land record. What should I do?
You cannot correct it online. You need to visit your local Tehsil office (Tehsildar) with relevant proof of ownership and identity to apply for a correction.
Q4: Can I check land records from my mobile phone?
Absolutely! The JK Land Records website is mobile-friendly and can be accessed from any smartphone with an internet connection.
Final Thoughts and Important Reminder
The online land records system is a powerful tool for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, bringing transparency and ease to a previously cumbersome process.
While this guide provides accurate steps based on the official portal, land revenue matters are sensitive. For official legal purposes, always cross-verify the online information with the physical records at your local Revenue Office.
