Get an RTC extract for land ownership verification, loan applications, mutation, or court cases.
Jurisdiction
India — state-specific land records portals; Karnataka (Bhoomi), Maharashtra (MahaBhulekh / 7/12 extract), Uttar Pradesh (Bhulekh UP), Andhra Pradesh / Telangana (Meebhoomi / Dharani), Rajasthan (Apna Khata) described; RTC extract is the Karnataka equivalent, called Pahani (AP/Telangana), Jamabandi (Punjab/Haryana/Rajasthan), 7/12 Satbara (Maharashtra)
Who applies
Owners of agricultural land, prospective buyers of agricultural land, banks (for agricultural loans), lawyers doing title due diligence, or any person needing official confirmation of agricultural land ownership, cultivation, and rights
Typical time
Online download: Instant to 5 minutes (all major states have online portals). Offline from Taluk/Tehsil office: 1–3 working days
Fee
Most states offer online RTC/Pahani/7-12 download free of charge or for a nominal fee of Rs 15–Rs 30. Certified/digitally signed copies: Rs 25–Rs 50 per extract. Offline certified copy: Rs 25–Rs 100
| # | Document | Type needed | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Survey number / Gat number / Khasra number / Hissa number of the land | Original | Unique identifier of the land parcel in revenue records; required for online search as well as offline application |
| 2 | Village name, Hobli/Taluk, and District | Original | Land records are organised by village and taluk; exact village name and taluk are mandatory for searching the correct records |
| 3 | Owner's name (for name-based search)(optional) | Original | Alternative search criterion when survey number is not known; used on portals that allow owner-name search |
| 4 | Aadhaar card / valid ID (for certified copy / offline application)(optional)Required only for offline certified copy application | Self-attested Copy | Identity verification at the Taluk office when applying for a certified RTC extract |
| 5 | Application form (for certified offline copy)(optional)Required only for offline application for certified extract | Download / Print | Formal written request submitted at the Taluk office for certified/attested RTC extract |
Original documents: Carry originals only for in-person visits — do not hand them over permanently unless explicitly required.
Each state maintains its own land records portal. Karnataka: landrecords.karnataka.gov.in (Bhoomi); Maharashtra: mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in (7/12, 8A); UP: upbhulekh.gov.in; AP: meebhoomi.ap.gov.in; Telangana: dharani.telangana.gov.in; Rajasthan: apnakhata.raj.nic.in; Punjab/Haryana: jamabandi.nic.in.
On the state portal, find the section for RTC (Karnataka), Pahani (AP/Telangana), 7/12 Satbara (Maharashtra), or Jamabandi (Punjab/Haryana). Select the option to view or download the extract for a specific survey number.
Use dropdown menus to select the district, taluk, hobli (revenue circle), and village. Enter the survey number or khasra number. Some portals also allow search by owner's name or Aadhaar number.
The extract is displayed showing the survey number, extent (area), landowner name(s), nature of land, water source, crop details (current season), encumbrances column (loans — loans shown through mutation), and tax/revenue details. Download or print the extract.
For submission to courts, banks, or government offices, a digitally signed certified extract is required. On Karnataka's Bhoomi portal, choose 'Certified RTC' — pay the fee online and a digitally signed extract is generated instantly. In Maharashtra, the e-7/12 with digital signature is available on mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in.
Visit the Taluk Land Records office (Karnataka) or Tehsil office (other states). Submit a written application with the survey number and village details. Pay the prescribed fee. The Village Accountant (VA) or Karyalaya Tahsildar prepares and certifies the RTC/Pahani extract within 1–3 working days.
Read the RTC carefully: verify owner name, area (in acres/guntas or hectares), nature of land, water source, and encumbrance columns. Cross-check with the mutation (pahani khata) records to ensure all previous transactions are reflected. If the name has not been updated after a recent sale, apply for mutation immediately.
State Revenue Department — Taluk/Tehsil office
Maintaining and certifying land records
Maintains the village land records (RTC/Pahani), certifies extracts, records mutations, and updates cultivator/owner details
State Revenue Department
Supervision, mutations, and certified copies
Supervises the Village Accountant; approves mutations; issues certified copies of land records; resolves disputes about entries
State Revenue Department — District level
Appeals and corrections to land records
Hears appeals against Tahsildar orders; orders corrections to land records when entries are found to be incorrect
Online view, download, and certified copy of Karnataka RTC extract (Record of Rights, Tenancy & Cultivation)
Online view and download of Maharashtra 7/12 Satbara extract and 8A
Online Pahani (adangal) for Andhra Pradesh agricultural land
Telangana Pahani / land passbook and mutation records
Uttar Pradesh Khatoni (land record extract) view and download
Rajasthan Jamabandi / Nakal (land record extract) download
An RTC extract is a revenue record, not a title deed. Courts and banks consider it along with registered sale deeds and EC. If the RTC shows a different name than the registered deed, mutation needs to be done. Never rely solely on RTC for title verification.
Mutations take time to reflect in the online portal. After purchasing agricultural land and getting the mutation approved, it may take 15–90 days for the RTC to be updated online. For due diligence, request a fresh certified copy from the Taluk office.
The mortgage/loan column in RTC is updated only when the bank initiates a mortgage mutation. Many bank loans are not reflected in the RTC. Always obtain a separate Encumbrance Certificate for rural/agricultural property to check for loans.
The RTC shows the classification of land (dry, wet, garden, etc.). It does not indicate whether conversion from agricultural to non-agricultural has been granted. Check the conversion order separately if the land is intended for non-agricultural use.
When land is owned jointly (ancestral property, family land), the RTC shows all co-owners. Purchase of such land requires consent from all co-owners, and partition/mutation must be done before a clear title can be conveyed.
State land records portals frequently experience downtime, especially during server migrations or updates. If the portal is unavailable, use the Bhoomi kiosk at the Taluk office or obtain a manual certified copy from the Village Accountant.