Uttar Pradesh
UP Government Introduces Aadhaar‑Based Property Registration System
- 30 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that Aadhaar‑based authentication will be made mandatory for property registration.
Key Points
- New Requirement: Aadhaar‑based authentication will be compulsory for all property registration procedures in Sub‑Registrar Offices in Uttar Pradesh from 1 February 2026.
- Authentication Methods: Identity of buyers, sellers and witnesses will be verified electronically using e‑KYC, biometric authentication and e‑signatures linked to Aadhaar.
- Objective: The initiative is designed to prevent fraudulent property registrations, impersonation and forged documents while improving the credibility of property records.
- Mandatory Aadhaar verification is expected to bring greater transparency and reliability to the registration process and reduce land dispute cases in courts.
- Digital Governance: The reform aligns with the state’s broader focus on digital governance and strengthening the property registration ecosystem technologically.
- Administrative Directive: The government has issued necessary instructions to all Sub‑Registrar Offices to prepare for the implementation of the new authentication system.
