Bihar property legal checklist
Everything to verify before buying in Bihar — including bihar — mutation & jamabandi verification, the part most buyers miss.
A printable due-diligence checklist
Documents to demand, checks to run and red flags to watch — tailored to your state, property type and purchase. Print it or save as PDF and tick it off.
- • Title, EC, mutation, tax, OC/RERA — as relevant
- • State-specific rules (e.g. Jharkhand CNT/SPT tribal land)
- • Red flags + official portal links
Bihar — frequently asked
- Bihar — mutation & Jamabandi verification — what should a buyer check in Bihar?
- Confirm the seller's name in the current Jamabandi: The Jamabandi (record of rights) should show the seller as the recorded owner — verify on Bihar Bhumi. Check that mutation (dakhil-kharij) is up to date: Under the Bihar Land Mutation Act 2011, the Circle Officer processes mutation after registration. Track it on the Parimarjan portal; dakhil-kharij is a free government service. Inspect the registered deed and encumbrance history on Bhumi Jankari Verify the Khesra, Khatian and Register-II entries
- What documents should I check before buying property in Bihar?
- Verify the sale deed and full chain of title, an Encumbrance Certificate (13–30 years), mutation (dakhil-kharij) in the seller's name, property tax receipts, and — for flats/houses — the approved plan and Occupancy Certificate. Under-construction projects need a valid RERA registration.
- How many years of Encumbrance Certificate should I get in Bihar?
- Get an EC covering at least the last 13 years (30 years is safest) so any hidden mortgage, lien or double sale on the property is visible.