Tamil Nadu Makes 'Anywhere Registration' Mandatory for First Sale of Plots and Flats from August 17. In a major digital governance initiative, the Tamil Nadu Registration Department has announced that its 'Anywhere Registration' system will become mandatory for the first sale of plots and flats across the state from August 17. The move is aimed at making property registration more transparent, efficient, and convenient while reducing the need for physical visits to sub-registrar offices. Under the new system, builders and land developers can complete the registration process entirely online through the Registration Department's portal. They will be able to create dedicated user accounts, upload required documents, complete identity verification, pay registration fees online, and digitally submit applications from any location. Applicants will be required to upload Aadhaar details of the executants, claimants, and witnesses. Biometric authentication through fingerprint or iris scans, along with photographs, must also be completed before documents are submitted for verification. If registration officials require additional information or corrections, applicants can respond through the online portal within 30 days, eliminating the need for repeated office visits. Once approved, the digitally signed registered documents and payment receipts will be issued either on the same day or by the next working day. Registered documents will remain available for download through the portal for 60 days after registration. To support the implementation of the digital registration system, the Tamil Nadu Government has amended relevant provisions under the Registration Act, 1908, providing legal recognition to digitally registered property documents. Officials said the new system is expected to reduce congestion at sub-registrar offices, speed up document processing, improve transparency, and enhance the overall property registration experience for buyers and developers. A dedicated help centre will also be established to assist applicants with online registration, document submission, biometric verification, and other technical issues. To use the digital registration service, applicants will require an internet connection, an Aadhaar-approved L0 or L1 fingerprint authentication device, an iris scanner, and a webcam. The Registration Department has also directed officials to improve public service delivery by ensuring quicker grievance redressal, providing adequate facilities for visitors, discouraging corrupt practices, and issuing registered documents without unnecessary delays. The mandatory implementation of the Anywhere Registration system marks another significant step in Tamil Nadu's ongoing efforts to modernize public services and promote digital governance in the real estate sector.