Tamil Nadu’s new presenceless property registration system, Anywhere Registration, began operations on Monday, with around 248 first-sale registrations of apartments and plots completed online on the first day. The system became mandatory from August 17, 2026, for specified first-sale property transactions. Under the new process, eligible property registrations can be completed without buyers or sellers having to physically visit a Sub-Registrar Office (SRO). Of the 248 registrations completed on the first day, 123 were plots and 125 were apartments, according to the Registration Department. Under the new system, builders and developers create dedicated online logins and upload sale documents along with details of the property and parties involved in the transaction. The identity of the parties is verified through Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, including fingerprint and iris verification. The concerned registration office then scrutinises the application and processes the registration. If officials require additional information or documents, applicants can respond through the online system. Once registration is completed, digitally signed registered documents and receipts are made available online. The first phase of Anywhere Registration covers the first sale of plots by developers and apartments by builders, along with certain linked mortgage transactions. The initiative is aimed at reducing physical visits to registration offices, cutting waiting time and minimising physical interaction during the registration process. At present, Memorandum of Deposit of Title Deed (MOD/MODT) transactions can be completed either online or physically at registration offices. The government has indicated that this process is also expected to become fully online in the future. The successful completion of 248 registrations on the first day marks an important step in Tamil Nadu’s transition towards a more digital and presence-less property registration system.