Documentation and legal, handled on the ground in India.
Title checks, power of attorney, mutation, due diligence. We run the paperwork and the courthouse trips you cannot make from another country.
What is documentation + legal for NRIs?
NRI property documentation and legal services cover the verification, drafting, registration, and record-update work that an owner abroad cannot complete without a person standing in the right office on the right day.
Indian property paperwork rewards one thing above all: the person standing in the right office, on the right day, with the right file. From four thousand kilometres away, that person cannot be you. And the gap between what you own and what you can prove you own is where NRI property disputes are born.
The patterns repeat. You inherit a flat and the khata or patta still carries your father's name. A buyer asks for an encumbrance certificate and you do not know which office issues it. The power of attorney you signed five years ago has quietly expired and a sale is now stuck behind it. A neighbour claims an easement and the original deed is in a drawer you cannot reach.
We put a qualified property lawyer on every file and a team on the ground in your city. We trace the chain of title and confirm it is clean before you act. We run encumbrance and litigation searches at the registrar and the court, so a hidden loan or a pending case surfaces before it surprises you. We draft a power of attorney scoped to your property and your action, not a one-size template, and guide it through attestation at your nearest consulate.
Standard work runs on a fixed fee, so you are never watching an hourly meter. Title checks, mutation, and power of attorney each have a known price. Stamp duty, registration, and court fees are statutory and pass through at actuals. For complex litigation or disputed title we co-counsel with senior advocates and quote the project upfront.
Your originals never leave your hands. We hold certified copies and high-resolution scans in a document vault you reach from any timezone, so the next time a bank, a buyer, or a court asks for proof, the answer is already filed. This is the difference between owning a property and being able to defend it.
What's included
- Title verification: We trace the chain of ownership and confirm the title is clean before you act.
- Power of attorney drafting: Drafted, vetted, and guided through attestation at your nearest consulate.
- Due diligence: Approvals, dues, and disputes checked before you buy, sell, or let.
- Mutation + records: We update municipal and revenue records so the property reads in the right name.
- Encumbrance + litigation checks: We surface any loan, lien, or case attached to the property before it surprises you.
- Document vault: Every deed, receipt, and certificate scanned and stored in your dashboard.
How it works
- Day 1 — Share the property + scope: Documents you have, the action you need (verify, transfer, file).
- Week 1 — Title + encumbrance check: We pull records from registrar, revenue, and court searches.
- Week 2 — Lawyer review: A qualified property lawyer reviews and writes the opinion.
- On approval — File or register: Draft, attest, file, or register on the ground in your city.
Why 66 MG Road
- A qualified property lawyer on every file. Not a junior copying templates.
- On-ground in 6 cities. We file at the registrar, not from a laptop.
- Encumbrance and litigation checks at every state where records exist.
- Power of attorney drafted to the property, not a one-size template.
- Document vault. Originals stay with you. Scans stay with us.
- Fixed-fee on standard packages. No surprise hourly billing.
66 MG Road vs a typical local broker
| 66 MG Road | Local lawyer alone |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee + on-ground filing | Hourly billing, you file yourself |
| Document vault in your dashboard | Hard copies you cannot reach from abroad |
| Lawyer + property manager on the file | Lawyer only. You manage logistics |
| NRI-aware (PoA, consulate attestation) | Generic conveyancing |
| Multi-city under one record | New lawyer in every city |
Quick takeaway
- A qualified lawyer reviews every file. We do the on-ground filing.
- Fixed fee on standard packages. Stamp duty and court fees at actuals.
- Records sit in your dashboard. Originals stay with you.
FAQ
Can you arrange a power of attorney while I am abroad?
Yes. We draft the PoA scoped to the property and action, vet it, and guide you through attestation at your nearest Indian consulate, then register it in India.
Will a qualified lawyer review my documents?
Yes. Legal work is done with a qualified property lawyer admitted in India. We coordinate; they advise and certify.
Can you check if there is a case or loan on my property?
Yes. We run encumbrance and litigation searches at the relevant registrar and court. You get a written opinion before you act.
How long does a title check take?
A standard title check takes 7-10 working days. Complex chains or disputed records take longer; we tell you upfront.
What does a PoA cost end to end?
Drafting and registration in India are at fixed fee. Consulate attestation cost and time vary by country. We tell you the total before you commit.
Will you appear in court for me?
Our partnered lawyer appears as your counsel where the case allows it. For complex litigation we co-counsel with senior advocates.
What is the difference between mutation and registration?
Registration transfers title under the Registration Act. Mutation updates municipal or revenue records so tax and bills issue in the new owner's name. You usually need both.
Do you keep my originals?
No. Originals stay with you. We hold certified copies and high-resolution scans in your dashboard.