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Release Deed

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What Is Release Deed?

A release deed is a registered legal instrument used to discharge a property from a trust, mortgage, or encumbrance. It is commonly executed when a mortgage loan has been fully repaid, or when a trust beneficiary receives their entitled property free from all claims. Unlike a relinquishment deed where a co-owner surrenders their share, a release deed operates between the chargeholder and the property owner to extinguish an existing liability. Under the Indian Registration Act 1908, a release deed must be mandatorily registered at the Sub-Registrar Office to be legally enforceable.

Who Needs It & Legal Importance

  • Property owners releasing from mortgage
  • Trust beneficiaries getting property released
  • Co-owners releasing claims on property
  • Properties with expired encumbrances

What If Wrongly Or Not Done?

  • Without registration under Section 17 of the Registration Act, the release deed has no legal effect and cannot be enforced
  • If incorrectly classified as a gift deed instead of release deed, higher stamp duty and penalties may be imposed
  • Property title remains unclear, causing disputes in future sales, mutations, or mortgage applications

How We Do It, Step-By-Step

1. Encumbrance Verification
2. Release Deed Drafting
3. Stamp Duty Payment
4. Registration at SRO
5. Updated EC obtaining
6. Final Handover

Why SaleDeed.com Is Better?

We don't just draft documents. We solve property problems. Here's what sets us apart from everyone else.

  • We Evaluate Before We Initiate

  • Your Case-Specific Procedure

  • No Unnecessary Documentation

  • No Negligence / No Delays

  • We Answer Every Query Raised by the Government Authorities

  • From the Day You Reach Us to the Day We Deliver, You Don't Need to Follow Up. We Will Follow Up with You.

  • It's Done - Or Refund

  • Expert Staff of Minimum 20 Years of Experience

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