Land Registry Is Not Proof of Ownership Anymore – Here’s What Buyers Must Know

Today, a land registry entry alone is no longer considered full proof of property ownership. The registry only records information but does not confirm whether the ownership is legally valid. Many properties have outdated records, family settlements, court disputes, or fraudulent transfers, which means the name in the registry might not be the actual owner.

To verify real ownership, buyers must also check:

Sale deed

Mutation/Intiqal

Fard or revenue records

Possession documents

Court clearance (if any)


Modern property verification requires multiple documents because registry alone cannot protect against fraud, double claims, or legal disputes.