Property buyers and sellers in Tamil Nadu can now prepare their own property registration documents online, reducing their dependence on private document writers and intermediaries. The new self-service facility has been introduced through the upgraded STAR 3.0 registration system. Previously, buyers and sellers often depended on document writers to prepare property-related legal documents, particularly for transactions involving complicated procedures. The new online facility aims to simplify document preparation, standardise the process and minimise errors through predefined templates and automated calculations based on applicable guideline values. The facility is available through the Tamil Nadu Registration Department's TNREGINET portal. Citizens can access the 'Create Document' option after logging in and follow a guided four-step process. Users can select the required deed category, enter the details of the parties and property, generate a draft document and proceed with the applicable payments. The online platform supports various types of property documents, including sale deeds, mortgage deeds, lease deeds, settlement deeds, exchange deeds, cancellation deeds and rectification deeds. After preparing the document, users can pay the applicable stamp duty and registration charges through the portal. They can then generate a registration token and book an appointment at the concerned Sub-Registrar Office to complete the registration process. Another important feature is the option to retrieve information from previously registered documents. By entering the earlier registration number and book reference, users can access relevant property details without manually entering the same information again. This is expected to save time and reduce repetitive paperwork during property transactions. The upgraded STAR 3.0 system also introduces paperless document processing facilities, including Aadhaar-based electronic authentication and biometric verification using fingerprint and iris scanning at designated access points. Overall, the new online facility is expected to make property document preparation more accessible, improve transparency, reduce documentation errors and simplify the property registration experience for buyers and sellers across Tamil Nadu.